12/13/2004: "Germs and alien invasions."

In addition to leaving work a little early on Friday due to a sore throat that was seemingly NOT improving with the day, and filling in for house managers that were downed with similar illnesses, the weekend held in store two semi exciting moments.

One of the NON exciting moments was Chornicals of Riddick. I was a big Pitch dark fan and a loyal vin disel fan, and though I wanted to like this movie, I think it was too long and it just reminded me of a video game and a puke inducing one at that with lots of random quick edits and pans to make a sailor hurl. It wasn't all that bad, but certainly no more than 3 out of 5 rutger hauers and I think that might be generous.

Now for the exciting bits. After the movie it was time for a dip in the hot tub and whilst soaking the occupants of the tub spied at least 5 shooting stars. The Persiads are in August the Leonids are in October and my mother claims because it sounds good that it must have been the arachnids. I think too much time in the garage cleaning has definately effected her. Not sure what it was but it was a treat, unless we were imagining it based on our sci fi movie watching experience. No matter. Very nice and except for the steam it was a clear night and not too cold...especially in the tub.

THEN I spotted a bright orangeish moving star/planet/spaceship. It was moving up beside Orions belt ( that sounded wrong, but you know what I mean) until I pointed it out to Chris, and then it stopped. Apparently it saw us. We were not abducted....THIS time. Better luck next year.

I am not at work today as I figured my throat is fine but I just don't want to have it psych me out. people all over in casts and at work have all been ill over the last four months in a most nasty way, and I would just assume not have a sniffle or an irriatated throat (which is most likely from all the dust from cleaning in the house) turn in to strep throat, and ear infection ( a what?) or bronchitis. Safe today, stronger tomorrow and that few extra hours of sleep this morning pretty much sealed a victory for me.

Anyway, I hope you are all well...