Busy busy

Ok...so it's been a while since I last posted. Lots to talk about but only a certain amount of words - that way you don't get bored reading my novel ;o)

First of all, Kurt and I went to his nutritionist last weekend. Turns out he has a few infections (both passive and active) - not sure how long they have been around, but likely for a while. He takes a drug for Crohn's disease that keeps his body from attacking his infected intestine. In turn, the medication also keeps his body from attacking other infections. Thus, he ends up not being able to fight things and his body ends up becoming "toxic." SO...very strict diet ahead! We're starting Sunday night - no sugar (fruits OK though), no gluten, preferably no starch at all. SO, we can eat meat, oils of any kind (except peanut - no peanuts or soy), lots of butter (she kept saying to fry things in 4 sticks of butter...hmmm), veggies, and fruit. We're a bit nervous, but willing. And for those asking, yup, I'm going on the diet, too. I definitely want to support Kurt in this and I think by going on the diet with him, I will. And, never hurts to lose a few pounds ;o)

NEXT - My job is cool - dull at times when there are no phone calls, but cool. I've been working a lot this week - put in a 9.5 hour day yesterday with no break.

How 'bout that rain? Mom and Dad have been bailing out people for a couple of days now - sounds like it's finally calming down. Unfortunately, more rain is coming Saturday. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it won't happen.

We had some NASTY storms here in Chicago yesterday. I looked at the radar before I left work at 3:30 and it seemed close, but one of the guys I work with (who has an extra role in the filming of the next Batman movie being filmed here ;o) said "Oh...bout 45 min before it hits." HA! More like 2 min. I barely got out the door before I felt sprinkles - then all hell broke lose. I swear the rain was nearly horizontal and it felt awful! I got drenched - no umbrella was gonna keep me dry. I ran into a nook infront of a business, hoping it would stop. But it didn't. So, I kept walking (by that time, my moss green pants looked black because they were soaked) so I could get to the train. Took forever to get a train, and then it kept stalling - saying it would be a few minutes. Apparently there were some downed trees on the rails. Then, after about 25 min. on the train, at the next stop they told us to get off - that they could go no further. Well, this stop was 5 stops away from home, so I had to get on a few different buses. A trip that normally takes 35 min. (including 15 min. of walking to/from the stations) ended up taking over 1.5 hours! ICK! There are tons of downed trees around our neighborhood. And apparently tons of people close buy had no electricity until this morning. Luckily we've been fine.

Finally - Orientation tomorrow! Not too happy that I have to be there at 8:30 - means I have to leave at 7:30. Ick. I've gotten used to sleeping in until 8 or so...oh well.
I'm SO very excited - we get to make our schedules, meet with our concentration faculty, everything. Yipee.

OK...I'm stopping now.

Take care!

See everyone at Labor Day!!!!