Wednesday, November 18, 2009

November

People around me keep complaining about the weather. Dark, gloomy, rainy, cold, dark. Yes, dark twice since that is what gets people the most it seems.
Apparently November has the worst weather of the year. Apparently the fact that it's dark when you wake up and dark when you go home from work causes you to become this whining creature who can't stop obsessing about the weather.

I don't mind November.

Sure constant rain is a bit impractical and there might be things you put off doing because of it, but I don't mind November weather. It gives me a perfect excuse to stay inside and cuddle up on the sofa with a cup of tea and watch tv.
I can't even say that I feel more tired now when it gets dark sooner. A big plus about it getting dark is that I get to admire my reflection in any window without having to go find a mirror! Hee! And I do like my reflection. Just a little while go I answered an online survey about my body image as a woman. One of the questions was about the likelihood of me getting cosmetic surgery if I didn't have to worry about the financial bits. I answered Not likely. The problems I have with my body have nothing to do with how it looks. Aches and pains and things like that have more to do with actual function than perception.

Another thing about November is that it seems that it goes by really quickly. At least to me this year. First half already behind us and the rest is just a short pit stop before the holiday season kicks in.

Speaking of holiday season; I will have to start figuring out what to get the families for Christmas. Only 36 days to go.

keah

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Thursday, November 05, 2009

So this swine flu thing

News, factiods, rumours, horror stories. It's really hard to identify the useful and reliable bits from all the buzz. My policy so far has been to stay out of the discussion since I haven't made my mind up yet. The other day though I found this and felt that it says very much of what I have been thinking. Horrible headline though.
I still haven't decided whether I should take the vaccine or not, but leaning towards not...

In the meantime I knit. Swine flu.



*grins*

And remember to wash your hands!

keah

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