that that that which don't kill me

General consensus is that we should live in the present - carpe diem and all that. Usually I agree. However, the only thing keeping me sane lately is living in the future. I like making plans and looking forward to things. In April, I will have Spring Break. In May, I will fly out to see my sister and nephew. I have other things planned too...

I saw my sister this weekend. She is one of those gorgeous pregnant women who hasn't gotten fat, but rather just very pregnant looking. I felt my nephew. He kicked hard a few times. I already think he's cute.

Also, I have another one of my teaching illnesses, complete with a headache that makes my eyes feel like they're trying to expand through their sockets, neck pain that causes me to turn my entire body when I turn my head, and what my brother has so tastefully called "lung butter." At least it kicked in on the weekend.

My brother has also named me "Auntie Zeek." Kirsten makes a face every time that is mentioned, so it probably won't catch on. I think the alternative is Auntie Anna. Cause Aunt Anna just doesn't roll off the tongue.