So I feel icky, a little.  I have a continuous cough, I have a damp nose, a sinus headache, dry throat, SORE throat, and bad back.  I didn't get nearly enough sleep, I'm having difficulty breathing and my feet stink.

But it's okay, because this morning, I went to an infant CPR class, and my big sister snuck me in to see my nephew Rioghnan.  Nothing could be better.  I also am getting paid today, I have a mocha latte with skim milk and I got to see my cat Cliodna.  Life is brilliant.

On another ...
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So I'm looking into getting an apartment.  Or rather, Stephy and I are looking into it together.  I hope we're able to, because frankly, I'm ready to move out of this house with my family and spread my metaphorical wings!  (It also helps that I'll have my own room...)  I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my sisters to death.  But I don't want to live with them forever.  (Ew)

Job's going well, imo.  It's fun playing with the little one.  She's very sweet.  She got a little on the fussy side yest...
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So I just got finished watching Captain America, the First Avenger, and I'm now totally psyched for the following movies and the Avenger movies as well.  I want to get around to watching Green Lantern soon, too.  That'll be fun.

I've also recently discovered that they're planning a third Iron Man!  Huzzah!  I can't wait!  *dances*  Tony Stark is by far my favorite.  The actor they chose is amazing, too.

Lessee, I'm also excited for the upcoming Easter special for Doctor who.  It's been a while....
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Well, we got through the first day without a hitch!  Huzzah!  Now, I feel like crap (physically- I might be coming down with a cold...), the muse is nagging me about smut (when isn't he?) and the sis wants me to DO something!  The horror!  *faints*

Shinji: *nudges fainted Ariel with a foot*  Does this mean I can take over your body and grope myself?

Me: ... no.

Shinji: Ha!  You didn't really faint!

Me: ...  *wonders if killing a muse would still be considered murder*

Shinji: Could be worse.  You c...
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So it's the first day of my new job.  I will be looking after a little girl, being paid $100 a week to care for her while her mother goes to school.  She's a beautiful, sweet little girl and I can't wait to get to hang out with her!  I just love babies, and this will be a wonderful opportunity.  Wish me luck, and goddess bless!
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Originally written March 13, 2012 11:43PM

What does it mean, to be human?  Is the definition of humanity, kindness?  Is it cruelty?  Is it the things that you see in us as a race every day, or is it the actions of a few, banding together in the futile hope of stopping a murderer?  Is it those who care most for their family, or the ones that put the planet above even their interactions with others?  Is it the laughter of a child, or the crying of a babe?  Is it giving, taking, hoping, dreaming?...
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Originally written March 12, 2012 10:59PM

So tonight, my brother in law had a seizure. He has been having them for years. He is fine now, but that is not what this journal is about.

Tonight, a man's wellfare was quite literally in my hands. I had to hold him, to make sure that he didn't bash his head in on his desk. I had to hold him while he vomited and shook in my arms. My heart was in my throat and there was a rock stuck in my gut as I clung to this man and held him as still as I could so th...
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Watch it, don't worry about the time, because it's important.

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