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Before the Bell Rings 11.22.10

I'm still ill and had to call into my Principal last night for a substitute; it's the first time I've had a sub that wasn't planned (one time I attended a conference and needed a sub). Just going in to school to get everything done and my room some what presentable completely took it out of me.

When I got home last night I had a great surprise waiting for me:

Button had brought me a care package! Complete with drugs (DayQuil and NyQuil) with spaghetti noodles and sauce, Vicks, two brownies, and a card.

I had already started cooking Chicken Noodle Soup for Dan so that when he returned from work he'd have something to eat and wouldn't think I was completely hopeless. But the spaghetti and noodles definitely came in handy this morning when Dan left for work — he already had this lunch packed. The drugs saved me last night — I slept SO well for the first time in two nights!

Button is my favorite Book Friend — she's the one that goes to all the bookish events with me! The card she gave me was SO cute! It said "Get well soon. But if you don't, we're still going to The Book Shop on Wednesday!" On Wednesday we get out of school an hour early and Dan has to work, so last week we planned a trip to our favorite Second Hand Book Store (plus, it's payday).

So today, after a great night of sleep, I'm up and definitely not about. I'm lounging, still in my PJs, with Max (my Mac), a copy of hot cocoa, "Shade," and currently listening to "To Kill a Mockingbird." I'm planning on getting loads done but being a complete bum at the same time. Except for all the tests I need to grade (when I feel up to it).

What are your plans for the day?

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Before the Bell Rings 11.22.10 + TIME