VD08.

i was very ill about three weeks ago.  when i went to the doctor i was informed it was the flu but because i had just eaten (self-prepared, mind you) sloppy joes the night before i was mildly convinced it was food poisoning.  since then, i hadn't eaten red meat because it was a reminder of how awful i felt for that week.  however, last night i was tricked into eating bacon (which i'm well aware isn't red meat) and i'm currently preparing a lasagna that includes meat sauce.  what i'm trying to say is my meat strike is over.  i've never been one to have any "beef" with those who eat red meat, anyway (har, har).

valentine's day is in full swing.  flowers and candy and teddy bears are running amok around town and they're kind of impossible to ignore.  but i'm feeling really good.  i really think this holiday preys upon the teenagers who are experiencing their first v.d. with a significant other (in more ways than one, i bet!) and lonely 30-somethings.  and it was originally a catholic holiday anyway so pffft.  take that, saint valentine!

i have to work tonight until 9 and then i'll be going out with friends and probably having a much better time than most couples.