I went to bed this afternoon and slept well in my new hermetically sealed bedroom. I have two air filters going, an ion air purifier and a HEPA air cleaner. Apparently those two working together is the best. Or not. Who knows? Everything you read on the internet has something to say that it totally contradictory. At any rate, my bedroom is the only place I can breathe without gasping and coughing. The bedroom door is being kept closed to the disdain of our cats, S and Norbert. They are used to going in there whenever they want but until I can breathe normally again they have to stay out. It is hard being a cat. I guess they will be forced to take the respite in front of the gas fireplace that keeps the room at about 27 C. Poor things. If they could dial the phone we would be reported for cruelty. 

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Tonight before work I bought some ju-jubes. Have they always been this gross?  I ate three of them. Am I getting old? Has the recipe changed? Have I always hated them and just forgot? Whatever the reason they taste like chemicals. Good thing I only bought a small bag. My kids will gladly take them off my hands. 

And yippieeeeeee!  Two more days of work then I am off for two weeks! My body needs the break. My back is sore, I can barely breathe and I am just tired. I took those three days off a few weeks back but this will be actual vacation time. My husband and I will be going for short day trips but I won't say when because I don't want anyone coming in to steal the cats. During that time I already have all sorts of appointments so we can't go far. And we definitely have to be home for Thanksgiving. Did you know Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday? Wonderful family and food minus the chaos and pressure of gifts that Christmas brings. Mostly I love it because it is a time to slow down and remember that I have a lot to be thankful for.