Under the Weather

Woke up this morning with a scratchy feeling in my throat, a sniffly nose and the beginnings of a headache. I like to think of myself as a generally healthy person, but I think the changing seasons (or living with kids) have gotten to me, and I've been bit by the sickness bug.

There is a French guy, friend of the families, who is staying in the flat next to mine - his arrival brought on specialty pies and desserts! I had no Thanksgiving dinner, but this certainly was delicious. Really craving bacon wrapped brussel sprouts with mayo and sriracha dipping sauce!

Only went out once today to go to the post grocery store, the granny and dad took the kids to/from school, good think too because *Bbrrr* I was freezing out there!

Tea from home and a little box of red wine, which cost only .37 cents!

Sneezes erupting all over the place, shaking shoulders and lots of lots of tea. I bought little boxes of red wine, they're the perfect size for a minimal-drinker like me, taste good, and very inexpensive! I was so happy to find that you can get a good bottle of wine here for only 2 euros, one of the few things that's cheaper over here than back in the States.

Thrifted this pretty birdie at the market on Wednesday. 

After watching an episode of the magic school bus with Matteo my spirits were significantly lifted by doing sing-a-longs to The Jungle Book, Robin Hood, Duck Tales and the Little Mermaid! Reminds me of how great all those movies are. I just found out there is a Duck Tales Movie, that I *think* I've never seen. I'm going to curl up on the floor with a blanket and pillow by the radiator and hopefully feel better in the morning after hot teas and disney movies. Aaaah. How I wish in my parents house surround by the comforts of home... till then, I'll seek refuge in creamy chocolates!

D -d-d-d danger! Watch behind you, there's a stranger out to find you.
What to do? Just grab onto some Duck Tales!