Hang on 30, here I come!

I'm exhausted, my knee is killing me, and I got in a fight with poison ivy.  Poison ivy 1, Nicole 0.  I somehow spread it to my face so I'm trying to leave it alone and not create scabs all over my face from scratching it.  Easier said than done.  I actually woke up last night from the itchiness.  And apparently, I'm not that allergic because I was pulling the "weeds" with my bare hands.  I think people go on steroids to get rid of it, but I'm going to try to wait it out & see what happens--if there's any reason we should get treatment right away, please let me know.  I haven't even gone to get anti-itch medicine yet.  Maybe tomorrow since we're driving to work *note knee*. 

My husband & I started riding our bikes to work again.  We've only ridden twice this week but I have managed to acquire a sore knee & much anger at my bag that keeps getting caught in the spokes. 

I think most of my exhaustion stems from the deep cleaning we've been doing at the rec center because we're already closed from the gym floor being refinished.  All you people who are complaining we're closed:  be thankful we have to breath those fumes & not you.  :oP

*New topic*
Weekend projects: home-made topsy turvey planter & rain barrel.  Youtube has some great simple how-to videos on both of these projects utilizing items we already own, so I'm pretty excited.  Perhaps there's hope for a veggie garden afterall.

*New topic*
Submitted Intro version 2 to my advisor last night.  Proud of that accomplishment since I can't seem to get going on Methods or Results.  Wish I could start each new topic in my thesis with *New Topic*. 

How about that Biggest Loser??

How about that Lost??  Next up: Directv cancellation to save $600/year.

I'll leave on a positive note:  Bro's back from Iraq, last time I heard my uncle's recovering well from heart surgery, my 'rents had a great time in Alaska *jealous!*, & my favorite nephew turned 8!!  Sigh, I remember those days with fondness.  Actually, come to think of it, I didn't really start remembering things until fourth grade.  That sounds weird.  Because, obviously, I remembered my abc's etc.  What I mean is, I couldn't tell you who was in my 3rd grade class or even who the teacher was.  Not until fourth grade did I remember those things.  Okay, I'm obviously tired, so I will retire with my ice packs in tow.