Work It

A beautiful day today, although I feel a little yuck. A nasty head ache and stomach cramps/nausea. I think it is actually the same bug Tabs has although she has a sore throat and stuffy nose with it. Peter has had it as well and the Mist too. The headache is the worst of it.

At least it is not the swine flu. Epidemics are horrible. 

After reading “omnivore’s Dilemma” it is no surprise that human/pig/bird viruses will start combining often. Feedlots and industrial barns create toxic environments. The animals are pumped full of hormones and antibiotics just to keep them standing long enough in such crowded, poor-feed conditions before they’re slaughtered. And the drugs pumped into them find their way in ground water, streams and oceans. Yes, I knew reading this book would create a lot more work for me–no more buying any meat at the supermarket. Also, I only buy dairy that is pure milk or cream:

“modified milk ingredients and “milk ingredients” on the label means the product comes from powdered American milk which contains hormones that are illegal in Canada. And let me tell you–the ONLY real ice cream out there is very pricey indeed!

My new class isn’t my favorite. I find the professor old style/ego maniac. Doesn’t want class discussions, isn’t interested in any one else’s ideas. He is master. Collective Intelligence doesn’t interest him. I wonder if he’s even heard of the term!

With this headache–I won’t be trying on any major hikes today. I’d like a country picnic tonight, after family photo’s at the park.

Rather stressed over future travel. With Pip now 3, we need to book 2 hotel rooms. No one will allow us 5 to a room. This makes our Fairmont stays tres expensive. What shall we do? We must travel, we are a family of five–man life is expensive! 

Pete’s PhD convocation is coming up at UBC in Vancouver. His mom, sister Grace and brother Rob are meeting us in Van for the event. And then in June, the five of us will spend 4 nights in Vancouver. The girl’s and I will relax and play and Peter has meetings. 

I have soooo much reading to do in the next month. Book after book. I love to read, but making notes takes the fun out of it!