A lame catch up post

11/9 and 11/10
Monday I planned to go to the Cathedral library but by the time I got there it was closed. Headed back to the Duke…it was a rainy gross day and there was actually a large hail storm. I bought some postcards and wrote those out while it hailed. Not much else to report since it stormed all day and no one was out and about, including myself.

Tuesday I woke up sick. Not surprising I guess, given I was walking around in the rain on Monday and had three nights in a row that I couldn’t fall asleep until 4:30 a.m. I think I was just worn out. My throat was red and my tonsils were swollen. I debated going to the doctor but decided it was probably the kind of sore throat where there is nothing they can do about it so I took some ibuprofen and sucked a cough drop…it seemed a bit better but I wasn’t really feeling up to much. I also felt like I was invaded with a chill that I couldn’t get rid of. It was even cold in the apartment and I found myself trying to check out the fireplace to decide if it was for more than just looks. Nope. It’s not. I walked to Arcadia more to warm up than anything but also looking to buy a pair of jeans. I was unsuccessful. I connected at Mc Café to send off something to my sister and do some online banking. Riveting stuff, right?

This reminds me, I can’t recall if I posted this before regarding the prices at McD’s. I bought a “regular” sized soda while I connected. The “regular” is apparently only 12 ounces. And the cost - €1.80. That’s $2.70 USD my friends! I can get a litre of cola for €1.50. What a rip off. I also purchased a shake from there recently as well. I was craving a shake and have yet to find a local place that makes them like at home – they are mostly slushy and icy here. I figured it’d be the same as at home at good ol’ McD’s. The “regular” size was smaller than the soda…coming in at probably 8 ounces and was the same price - €1.80! Yeah…I’m not getting that again. And yes – this is proof positive that I’m a typical American I guess, wanting jumbo sizes at cheap prices.