Pressure points

I had two very unexpected little moments today. 1) My rabbit Audrey stepped on my belly button today and surprised me. I didn't know that the belly button was a lethal presure point. Apparently, he's a kung-fu master or something. 2) One of my old students sent me an email. She was worried about the H1N1 flu virus (formerly known as the swine flu), and wanted to check I was okay! I was so happy! I worry so much about those kids, and I can't even describe the feeling to know that some of them still think about me. ♪~♪ d(⌒o⌒)b♪~♪ﾗﾝﾗﾝ

The swine flu cometh

We had our first swine flu phone call at the clinic today!! Happily, it was determined to be a false alarm...which is probably why I'm so happy. I'm hoping that all the calls end up like that. A little bit concerned about travellers who still insist on travelling to Mexico despite the dangers. It feels a little selfish. They're more concerned about their money and vacation, than they are about their health and the health of those around them. *sigh*

I've been a little tired lately. I actually didn't hear my alarm clock this morning, woke up 15 minutes before I had to leave for work...I think I just want to get this final exam over with. Not being able to contact the teacher ("correspondence" course) has been scaring me, because I need to submit my marks to the university soon. Plus, constantly having the threat of an exam over you is not fun. I look forward to not having to carry study notes with me everywhere!

裸になって、何が悪い？(What's wrong with being naked?)

Poor boney SMAP (AKA Kusanagi-kun)....I have to admit, my first reaction was "WHAT? Naked!??!" But, the more I think about it, I can't help but feel sorry for him. Being the "good boy" in the group, everyone expects him to be perfect. And yes, getting naked in a park, was not the best idea, but does he deserve all this? How many people, inclduing celebrities, do much worse and they don't get nearly the amount of attention he's getting. He got drunk and made a fool of himself. That's it. He didn't hurt anyone, there was no malicious intent. Leave the poor guy alone. He's more than learned his lesson.

Allergy gone?

I love eating these small little freshwater crabs. But, a few years ago, I started having allergic reactions to them. Of course, this didn't stop me from eating them. I would just take Benedryl before I ate them...and tried to finish my dinner before the medicine made me too sleepy. There was also the problem that these crabs were even better with a little beer...but the of course beer and Benedryl don't mix... But I had some crabs last night, without the medication, and NO REACTION!!! YEA!!!! Small victories...
Today conquering seafood allergies, tomorrow...world peace! (What can I say, I'm an idealist)

Girl power!

I just got my National Geographic email, and found the ultimate girl power article. There is an leaf-cutter ant species in South America that is entirely female (or at least no one has found a male). Perhaps they got lost and refused to ask for directions back to the nest!
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/04/090417-female-ants-picture.html?source=email_inside_20090424&email=inside

Wednesday brunch

Why didn't I think of this sooner? On Wednesdays, I start work at 12pm, which creates a problem of - When do I eat lunch? I usually have breakfast, and then lunch around 1230-1pm. So, I used to bring a lunch to work. But, there have been days where it has been very busy, and I don't have time to eat lunch at work.
So, today, I started Wednesday brunches. It seems to work. But, it was hard to tell, because one of my friends at work bought everyone pizza today!

桜 season

I was a bit sad that my hanami would be only in Ikea lamp format...but then I opened my email today. I got 3 emails from Japan today, all with pictures of cherry blossoms! I'm not sure if that makes me happy or sad!
I'm a little worried right now. I wanted to join a dragon boat team, but they practice in Toronto at 630pm. With work and traffic, I don't know if I get to practice on time...sigh...