Invasion of the Streptococci
My throat is killing me, and I’m afraid I might be coming down with my second case of strep in three weeks. Check it out, these are the bad boys that are taking up residence on my tonsils:
Nasty, huh? I remember when I started dating Karl we lived pretty far from each other and I only got to see him every few months, I would mysteriously come down with strep at the end of every visit. It took us a few times to figure out that he was carrying it without any symptoms. Boo that. I hope that’s not the case with Ethan. Or I could have done something really stupid like not sterilize my retainer after the last bout with strep (I guess toothpaste just doesn’t kill the germs). But seeing as how I am the smart girl that I am, let’s just blame it on Ethan.
Genetically Enhanced
Ethan is really sick with an ulcer and the flu (bad combination). Chicken broth, crackers, movies, baths, Gatorade… I live for this shit. To me there is no greater thing than to make somebody who is feeling shitty feel better. I guess I really picked the right career path. I swear it’s genetic. Pretty much everyone on my mom’s side of the family is a nurse. I must have gotten a megadose of the nurturing gene.
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I hate hate HATE how I can become so easily distracted from my responsibilities by men. It’s like the instant that some guy shows interest in me I completely lose interest in doing the things I need to be doing, like, say, going to class or coming home at night so Merlin won’t have to spend the night by himself. I feel like such an irresponsible person, but it’s like this mania that takes over. Why do my homework when I can hang out and watch a movie? Why get up and go to class when we can cuddle for a few more hours?
So I just have to keep repeating to myself that while yes, it would be a lot more fun to skip on over and have a few drinks and shoot the shit, passing my chemistry exam tomorrow is much more important.
Will someone please come restrain me until I’ve finished reading chapter 19?
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For all of you who didn’t know, this week is Random Acts Of Kindness Week. So, buy that homeless guy a sandwich, put a quarter into that expired parking meter, and buy your mom some daisies for no apparent reason. Call me naїve, but I still believe in the power of the individual to change the world.
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CITY OF LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL COURT
749 MAIN STREET
LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027
In the matter of:
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
v.
Emily H
Case Number xxxxx
MOTION TO DISMISS
THE CITY, through its Prosecuting Attorney Martin R. Staab, respectfully moves for dismissal of the foregoing matter for the following reasons: After reviewing the available evidence, the prosecution and the complaining officer conclude that there is insufficient evidence to prosecute this Defendant. The City asks that this matter be dismissed without prejudice, the trial date vacated, and witnesses released from Subpoena.
ORDERS: Motion to Dismiss is granted
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AHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
I told you those assholes had no case against me. I am so glad I didn’t go for the plea bargain they offered me! I knew they were just trying to squeeze money out of me for something I didn’t do.
Final score:
Emily- 1 million
City of Louisville- 0
…And The Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon
Wow, long time no write. This is one of the very few times during the past few weeks that I’ve actually had two free seconds to myself. I thought I might let everyone know I’m alive before I crack the books. In my defense, I was working on a long photo entry about my trip to San Francisco over Christmas, but I accidentally hit the wrong button and lost about an hour’s worth of work and I just didn’t have the heart to start over. They’re all really beautiful pictures, though, so maybe I’ll get around to it sometime soon.
With chemistry, physics, and physiology breathing down my neck in combination with working on both of my “weekend” days, I have been going nonstop. But I talked it over with my boss and he sympathized and said I can work one day a week instead. Thank God, because I was about ready to gnaw my own foot off. I might have, except I didn’t have time.
Somehow, in the midst of being so busy, I decided that it would be a good idea to get a dog. It’s some extra work but I don’t regret it. Merlin is almost 4, and I got him from a breeder who was retiring him from her breeding program. He’s kind of shy but he’s so sweet and a total momma’s boy and I just love him to death. Isn’t he adorable?
What a ham.
Let’s see… what else is new… I am once again back on my diet. It’s pretty much guaranteed to work so long as I demonstrate a little willpower. So far this year I’ve lost 5 pounds and my goal is to get down to 130 by the end of the year. I can do it, but sometimes it’s hard to stay on the bandwagon, especially during times of stress. Wish me luck.
I’m also kind of dating someone… I don’t know, we’ve only been out a couple times. The weird thing is that he’s one of the bartenders at my bar, and apparently he’s had this crush on me the whole time and finally got up the nerve to ask me out. I thought it was cute, so I said yes. He’s cool but I gotta say it’s strange hanging out outside the bar. We’ll see how it goes.
So that’s the latest news from Chez Emily. I’m off to have a (healthy) snack and read my thrilling chemistry book. Paix.
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