Bit of a Blur ...

[texchan]

Today passed quickly and was a bit of a blur.

Dropped the kiddo off at school, then rushed home to change out my bag (because it was raining & I didn't want to ruin my new, little black one), then off for a Target run. I really didn't want to go to Target, but my mom decided the kiddo needed new undergarments. So, yeah ... off I went. In the rain. Got home with a couple of hours to spare before my volunteer duty at the kiddo's school. Had lunch, got nattered at over various things (most of which I honestly don't remember), then left a bit early for my school duty. I needed to swing by the post office to mail something, so I did that. Then, I headed to school, arriving a bit early. I spent the rest of the afternoon at school. I decided, after class was over, to clean off all the tables in my kiddo's classroom with Clorox wipes. It's probably silly of me, but it just made me feel better in light of all the swine flu stuff right now. I doubt it'll really do any good, in the end, but still -- it made me happy. That has to count for something. Anyhow, clean up took longer than usual because of that. I made my way home, hoping to write -- only to have that not work out. Which is frustrating. But oh well. Story of my life lately.

Speaking of swine flu ...

I'm trying really hard not to be paranoid and nervous about it. But it's almost freaking impossible with all the media hype, coverage, and saturation. I do my best to avoid the news, but every time I log into the computer ... every time I turn on the television ... there it is. It doesn't help any that my dad stays glued to CNN almost 24/7, so he also provides a running report of the latest developments. Sometimes the news is just too much. I mean, isn't there a balance between being informed and being informed to the point of totally freaking out? *sigh*

Tonight, I feel like crap. Achy, chills, and a slight fever (99). Immediately, I think: "zOMG! I've got the swine flu!!!" *prepares for inevitable, lingering death* When, any other time, I would think: "Man, my allergies suck." Because, yes ... there is pollen EVERYWHERE! My normally black car was totally green with it until this morning, when it rained and washed it all off. Of course, the rain doesn't help any. April showers bring May pollen ... and sinus headaches. Joy. -.-"

Comments

[animerei.livejournal.com]

It is amazing how much calmer I've become since not reading the newspaper or listening to the radio or watching TV. As much as it makes me a bad citizen, I find myself much happier without knowing what is going on the world. I didn't even know there was a swine flu outbreak in Mexico until my mother mentioned it the other day.

While not something I would recommend for everyone, I find that today's media just angers me with their obsessive coverage of certain events, so I have opted to totally ignore most newscasts.

[katanas-edge.livejournal.com]

I had same but my Dad was the one that told me calling me from Germany yesterday. My Mom called me today and is all freaked out. I always avoid the news due to reasons of husband being in Military plus the US news doesn't give you all the facts IMO. I grew up with news that covered everything and honestly I like it better then not knowing all the facts, that's one reason why I don't watch news over here is due to that they dont' give you all the facts and with military I get facts thanks to my husband so I avoid the news here as much as possible.

[tex-chan.livejournal.com]

I totally agree. The media goes way overboard on EVERYTHING. It's sensationalist and ridiculous. I do my best to avoid most of it, too. I also feel like a bad citizen, but it helps me keep my sanity intact.