I woke up this morning with a little bit of a sore throat, sore joints, and a bit of a sore attitude thank you very much. I know that when my attitude stinks, generally there's something looming around the corner.

Toward the 2pm mark today, I was feeling more sore in all the places that I was just a little bit sore earlier in the day. I decided to go home and finish my work in the comfort of flannel.

Now my joints are so sore that it hurts to even type. So, with that, I bid you a fond farewell for the evening. I must now keep company with my new lover, the flu.

Good thing I bought mistletoe today....

Poor hubby has to put up with me hitting on him all the time. I can't help it. He's just so darned cute and sweet. Uuhhhh, I meant handsome and manly.

He's out of town for a few days and I miss his cuddly, ummmm, errrrr, I mean buff body. So, here I sit planning all of the ways that I'll drive him crazy with my flirty ways when he gets home. I drive him crazy not in the good way, it's more like in the eye-rolling way.

I even suggested we go make out in the car, while sitting across his step-dad at breakfast on Sunday. Really, I did. It was perfectly logical when you think about it, and I'm sure you'll agree. There we were having brunch in a restaurant next to the airport with his mom and step-dad prior to his flight out. We still had lots of time after we finished eating, so he asked me what we should do to fill up the time between then and his flight. That's when I threw out my suggestion. Right in front of his step-dad (Mom was powdering her nose at the time). Yup, I did. Don't you think he was just asking for it though?

I got an unexpected opportunity for more flirting today. I had to overnight his forgotten cell phone charger to him this morning. I sent his charger all right. I also included a little perfumed lurve note with lipsticky lips all over it. There's no way he can say that he wasn't expecting that. I mean, he's been married to me for what, eight months now? He's got to be used to it by now.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have more scheming to do.

ASB made me do it, otherwise she says I'd die a horrible painful death. I'd prefer to die a tragic death, thank you very much, so I'll take the quiz.

Three names you go by: Snoop Lori D. ReeRee RisibleGirl

Three screennames you have: RisibleGirlGadgetGeekCheekyGirl

Three things you like about yourself: I always manage to see the funny side of thingsI'm kindI'm forgiving

Three things you hate/dislike about yourself: I'm neurotic about clutter (I can't stand it) I avoid confrontation, and really shouldn't I'm a procastinator

Three parts of your heritage: German Irish Scottish

Three things that scare you: Losing my childrenLosing hubby Losing my sister

Three of your everyday essentials: BJ's lips My computerCheese

Three things you are wearing right now: Hoodie sweatshirtSweatpantsSocks

Three of your favorite bands/artists (at the moment): Aerosmith Beethoven (Yeah, he's an artist- get over it)Don Henley

Three of your favorite songs at present: "Live like you were dying" by Tim McGrawThe entire third symphony (Eroica) by Beethoven "My Thanksgiving" by Don Henley (read the words...)

Three new things you want to try in the next 12 months: Exercising at least five days a weekScanning all of my old pictures and creating an online photo albumMaking a complete meal out of fondue

Three things you want in a relationship (love is a given): Trust Respect Friendship

Two truths and a lie: I have a life threatening disease I used to be a lounge singerI love football

Three physical things about the opposite sex (or same) that appeal to you: Facial hair Eyes Lips

Three things you just can't do: Confront peopleGo to bed with dishes in the sinkGo out in public without makeup

Three of your favorite hobbies: Playing on the computer Board gamesRoad trips

Three things you want to do really badly right now: Cuddle with hubby (he's 926 miles away right now)Eat nacho'sGo to bed

Three careers you're considering: TeachingConsultingContinuing my current career (because I *heart* it so much)

Three places you want to go on vacation: Scotland Ireland New Orleans

Three kids names: Caitlin Aubrey Madison

Three things you want to do before you die: Make peace with the relationship I have with my motherBe a size 8 and stick with it. Live happily ever after with hubby

Three people who have to take this quiz now or die painfully: Iki Jay-B Frozen Mojo

News flash! BJ flew out this morning on a business trip for a few days. Guy Town review will be delayed.

Who cares about Guy Town anyway. Girl Town was F.U.N., mainly because I got to see my little sister more drunk than I've ever seen her in my entire life. OK, that's not saying much considering we both took up drinking only in the last couple of years. Just call us late bloomers.

We spent the day shopping and walking around down town. I saw a lot of tired old men sleeping while their wives were doing Christmas shopping. The younger ones weren't sleeping. Instead, they were lined up along the walls OUTSIDE of the stores. I kept wishing the screaming babies and the strollers that were continually ramming into my shins were outside with the men.

Heads up everyone; when I rule the world, strollers will not be allowed in malls during the Christmas shopping season.

While walking around outside, we saw lots of great religious signs. One in particular caught our eye. One side read, "Stop sinning, or else!!!" Yes, there really were three exclamation points. I guess he was super serious about this. The other side of the sign listed his top five list of sins. It was kind of funny looking though because it looked more like a laundry list. We especially liked the last item on the list; "Free sex". We wondered if anyone would try to take him up on that.

I guess the list of sins made quite an impact on us because shortly after seeing this sign we spent five hours in a pub. FIVE HOURS. That's more than I've spent in any pub all year added together.

I was knocking back Key Lime Pie martini's (my new favorite fru fru drink), and she was having Cosmopolitans (my old favorite fru fru drink). When sis started having Marty Feldman eyes ( it was dark so you'll have to trust me on the crazy eye thing), I decided it was time that we stop with the drinking, and start with the eating. Because, being the older and wiser sister, I know whose job it is to ensure our health and well being.

After we paid the rent on our booth at the pub, we wandered our way back to the hotel. It was between 30 and 35 degrees out and we weren't really dressed for the weather. We were absolutely freezing for the one mile trek back to the hotel. Although cold, we did pause for a moment so we could make a prank call to hubby. I just wanted an opportunity to tell him that we were a couple of drunks standing on a street corner in a bad part of town. He just loves hearing stuff like that.

When all was said and done, we were two very miserable sister's last night. We were cold, we had tummy aches and our heads were spinning. Last time we shared that sort of misery, we were kids with the flu. That's not nearly as much fun.

Thanks sis for a GREAT day. I love you!