I've heard men say, "I wish I knew what made women tick." Well, join the crowd. I don't even know what makes ME tick, much less anybody else. Tonight, I'm unexplainably blue. Ok, I admit it. I could probably explain it if I tried hard enough. But I'd rather just think of myself as a melancholy baby. That's more romantic, don't you think? :)

I've been reading the old ACRW archives and that particular stroll down memory lane has left me with mixed emotions. When I joined the group back in early 2000, I wasn't published. But my posts were so danged full of hope and a fervent desire to learn and improve my craft. I still have that hope and desire, but a part of me thinks, hmm. . .if I haven't got the hang of it after all these years, might as well forget it. See? Told you I was feeling a little out of sorts.

I've had the flu for eight days. Ok, I already admitted my blues weren't really unexplainable. I want to be well!!! My head feels like it's stuffed with cotton and even my eyes are sore. My lips. . .well, just forget about kissing. Chapped beyond recognition. Yes, I've done it again and wondered into the realm of TMI, as my kids would say. (Too much information, for those of you who might not know.)

So, let's move on to - What I wish I was watching at the movie - HITCH - I've been dying to see this Will Smith romantic comedy ever since I first laughed through the preview, but now that it's finally come to our little twin cinema, I'm sick! Oh, yeah. I was changing the subject. Oops. Anyway, here's the great news. It's held over. So, hopefully by this time next week, I can do a movie review for you!! Or you can post a comment below and tell me what YOU thought about it.

What I'm reading - My husband took Obsessed away from me before I got thru with chapter two and he's now halfway through it, so I guess I can't officially say I'm reading it. I just finished The Broker by John Grisham. It was good, but not as good as some of his. I misplaced One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury just as I was about to get started on it. Maybe I'll find it tomorrow.

What diet I've not been doing - Weight Watcher's Online. This is my public confession to my two friends I'm supposed to be doing this with. Since I've been sick, I've just been shoveling in the soup with no regards to points. And washing it down with chocolate cake. (My oldest daughter made it for me as a surprise get well offering. How could I turn it down?) I'll be ready to get right back on the wagon, though, as soon as I get better.

Go be nice to a sick person. They deserve it. :)