Day 200 of 365: Joyeux Anniversaire Maman!

We celebrated my mom's birthday today by going to my favorite French restaurant in Atlanta! This Citroen 2CV is outside the front door. I love this car! Despite the grey rainy day, it just really reminds me of France. :)

Day 199 of 365: Help!

So I went back to the doctor today since I was feeling worse. (See last night's wine experiment which did NOT work unfortunately.) The doctor I had today was much better. It seemed he actually gave a carp and listened to what I was saying. He prescribed a zPack and nasonex for me. He even suggested I get a shot of steroids to jump start the recovery! It was a shot in my ass and it was kinda achy after, but I've been lifting 50 pound weights all afternoon with my left butt cheek! :D I do feel a little better. The oncoming sinus infection seems to have bit the dust. It's mainly just the coughing. I think I'll have to sleep sitting up again, though. As long as I can sleep, I'll be happy!

Day 198 of 365: More whine, please

Everyone seems to think a little alkeehol will help with the sore throat. So far, I'm not convinced. I did get to enjoy 3 glasses of wine tonight, though. It was all in the interest of science, mind! I'll report more conclusive results tomorrow, I hope.

Day 197 of 365: New tunes

I had fun tonight uploading CDs to my itunes to transfer to my new ipod. I should be able to enjoy them at school Friday, since it's a teacher workday. Woo! Dancing in the classroom!

Day 196 of 365: Zen perfection?

Yes, I think a clean kitchen (especially the next morning!!) is as close to zen perfection as I can get these days! *sigh* :)

Day 195 of 365: Giving in..

I've had a nasty sore throat and clogged ears and nose since last Friday. I finally gave in and went to see the doctor. Bleh. Waited about 30 minutes and they did a rapid strep test. The doctor came in and said the test was negative and basically I've got a cold and there's nothing I can do. Booooooooo. He said I should be "turning a corner" in a couple of days or so. Doesn't he realize I have a half marathon in 2 1/2 weeks?? I need to run! I can't be sick any longer. Grf.

Day 194 of 365: Semi-homemade

I was in the supermarket today and suddenly became inspired to make pizza. I used pre-made dough and sauce, but put the rest together myself- olives, onion, yellow pepper and fake pepperoni. I used 6 cheese Italian blend cheese and sprinkled Italian herbs on top after cooking. Yummy! I have enough for another meal later in the week, too. I'm already looking forward to lunch tomorrow!

Day 193 of 365: Amazon is Amazin'!

I ordered these on Tuesday maybe? They shipped Wednesday and arrived Saturday!! Woot! I used the free super saver shipping option, too (supposedly the slow boat shipping). I'm very impressed and of course ecstatic to have my new stuff! The book looks good so far and the ipod case is working very well! Looks sharp.

Day 192 of 365: The big city!!

I was downtown for a French teachers' conference and walked a few blocks to lunch. Not only was it such a beautiful day, I got to be outside! In the city! Having a proper lunch like normal people do!!! I passed this church along the way. I only wish I could work in a city all the time. School can feel like prison sometimes when I don't even get to leave my classroom most of the day. I had a great time!!! Refreshing change of pace to be sure. :)

Day 191 of 365: You say it's your birthday!

This is a close up of my door at school. The students wrapped my door as a "surprise" for my birthday (they've been telling me they would do it for weeks now! lol) Can you see the mini Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower stickers? There were also Mona Lisa and French flags and stuff. It was very sweet!!