Another semi-productive day.

I didn't do any algebra, but I did work on my shawl, and I started the Clapotis for Grandma. I didn't read today, really - I might've tried reading a bit of The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology, but I can't remember.

While I was knitting, I was watching TV. I watched The Ellen Degeneres Show at 10:00 after Maury. Then I watched The View at 11:00, then the 12:00 news, then Rosanne at 12:30, then an old episode of Gilmore Girls at 1:00. I think I started the day's knitting at 1:00. Then I put on Galaxie GoldRock, but it was boring me, so I put in season one of Black Books and continued knitting. And eating.

Speaking of eating, I ate a sandwich. Two, actually. Mom had brought up some buns that are like miniature sub buns, so I sliced one and put smoked salmon cream cheese on it and ate it by tearing chunks off and chewing. Yay! The second was one with processed cheese slices.

I think I started the Clapotis this afternoon, while I watched Black Books. So far it's going good. I like the feel of the yarn - it kinds feels like cotton, but.... stretchy.

So, I'm not even sure if I'm visiting Grandma tomorrow, because when Mom and Dad were talking about going down to the hospital tomorrow, she said something about picking her and Katie up at the hospital when they were finished visiting. Or something like that. She didn't mention me at all. I'm kinda ticked, because I feel I should visit her. Now, I'm prepared for it. I know her face may look different from the stroke. I know she might be a bit gloomy. But I think I can handle it.

I finally got to the library today. It turns out that I returned that U2 CD just in the nick of time, because I didn't have to pay a fine for it. Sweet! I picked up...

The Encyclopedia of Punk
Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin
David Gilmour: About Face (a CD)
A knitting book called Color Style
A teen book called Drop. It's about these teenagers who get involved in gambling. Looks interesting.

Feeling better

On top of the aches I mentioned in my last post, I also had a stomach ache. I didn't eat much today. As far as I remember, I consumed:

1. A not-quite-full cup of tea (I think it was English breakfast)
2. A cup of peppermint tea (for my stomach
3. A smoked salmon cream cheese sandwich
4. Some biscuits/cookies.
5. A bowl of macaroni and cheese
6. Two mints

I had a shower earlier today, which helped. I spent the whole morning in my pyjamas, I felt that awful.

I did, however, listen to disc one of The Song Remains The Same. It has some previously unreleased tracks, some of which weren't even in the film. I started crying partway through 'The Rain Song', partly because I was happy that I'm sweet on Max. I guess I was missing him, too.

I must say, though, that I like the live version of 'No Quarter'. The studio version creeps me out for some strange reason, but I don't mind the live version from The Song Remains The Same.

I'm not sure which track on disc one is my absolute favourite. It might be 'Since I've Been Loving You'. I love the studio version and the live version. I love it when Robert Plant sings like a bluesman. Well, when you think about it, he is a bluesman. A folk musician, too. That's why I hate it when people call Zeppelin's music 'metal', because they started out recording blues songs, with rock songs (like 'Communication Breakdown') and folk songs (like 'Gallow's Pole') mixed in.

If only John Bonham hadn't died. I miss you, Bonzo...

Weird eating habits

Do teenagers really have regular eating habits, anyway?

I tend not to eat much in the morning during the warmer months. I guess I eat more in the fall and winter so that my body is insulated, because during the summer I eat pretty lightly in the morning. Like this morning - normally, I eat cereal or toast, but not today. I ate taboule. Yes, taboule. And yes, I am nuts.

By night, I scavenge for food. Any food, as long as it tastes good. I had a terrible supper of dill pickle potato chips, because there were no clean dishes and I was too lazy to wash any and actually eat something healthy.

And then I had taboule for breakfast.

I'm trying to not eat too many instant kimchi noodle soup bowls every week, because last time we got kimchi bowls, I felt tired when I ate too many in a week. I think it's because I had too much processed junk in my system. But today I was craving kimchi, so I made one. I also ate some super-spicy chips. My nose was quite clear, and I felt great - except for the fact that my lips were burning from the chips.

I have a bit of indigestion and/or heartburn, but nothing too painful. I might take Pepto, but I may not need to. We'll see.

My parents went to the market today, then went to Across the Pond, which is a British imports shop. They got plenty of Walker's crisps (they taste a lot better than the potato chips we get in Canada), and Mom got me some Munchies (my favourite!), a Toffee Crisp, and a Yorkie - but I'm supposed to share the Yorkie with her. Thanks, Mum! :)