What to do when you're sick...

Quilt and paint! It doesn't require a whole lot of effort if you really take it easy, or if you have most of the quilt top finished and only need to do the center block. I started this one about 3 years ago, but never finished it. It's definitely different...well for me. And there's that one purple block that just doesn't belong; I just don't know what was up with that. If I'd been smart, I would have taken it out and replaced it before I started stitching rows together.
I also made a slip cover for one of my couch pillows - I love this fabric...I think it's a Kaufman. Mum bought it for me.
Finishing the coffee table was easy - I sat on the floor the whole time.
And when the coffee table was done, I moved onto canvas...'cause I was bored.
Now I'm just waiting for the Doctor's office phone to stop being busy, so I can see if I can get in and find out why I haven't been able to hear well out of either ear for the last three days, why the cough persists and why my nasal passages feel like they're going to explode! Then I have to take the dog to the vet...again...for shots.

**Update** I have a double ear infection to go with my throat....ugh!

Where's My Night-time Sniffling, Sneezing, Coughing, Aching...Put You In A Coma Medicine?

Spring colds SUCK!

But I'm Feeling Much Better Now

Cold from HELL...that is how I would describe that THING that I had. It was in my head, it was in my chest, it made my bones ache, it made my muscles ache. It just wasn't fun. My voice fades in and out, but I'm feeling much better now. That cold just floored me!

Two things of note, today...

ONE: I saw Mizz Briana on HGTV this morning. They were rerunning the episode of Uncommon Threads that she did. Very, very cool! I had just gotten out of the shower and needed some background noise, turned it on and there was Bri, so of course I HAD to watch it! Everytime a commercial break came on, I'd run into the bathroom to do the next round of whatever to get ready for work. So basically it was, watch the show - run into the bathroom to put on deodorant and cream, towel dry the hair and brush it; watch the show - run back into the bathroom to put on clothes; watch the show - blow dry the hair, etc. Needless to say, I'm inspired to crochet again!

TWO: "Mission: New Kitten" has commenced (that's the official title of my search for a kitten)! I have searched the classifieds, I found the number for someone in Waterville (a 20 minute drive from me) giving away litter box trained, 8 week old, black and grey, long haired kittens. I called an hour ago and left a message with my work # and my home # - I really hope they call me back. Keep your fingers crossed!

In honor of "Mission: New Kitten", here are a few youtube links to some waaaaay too freakin' adorable kitten videos...

Kittens destroying toilet paper

Little wobbly kittens

Sleepy Kitten

Playful Kitten

Ahhhh, the things I have to look forward to :^)

Sick as a Dog and Sounding like a Frog

Since last Thursday, I've been pretty much a couch potato with a head and chest cold. It's getting better, but I still don't have my voice...I have the raspy, whispery version of my voice. It sucks, royally and I'm getting a little sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Anyhoo, that's where I've been. Now I'm going to stoke up the wood stove, head back to my recliner and watch more t.v.