No Flu for Me

It turns out that I am flu free, or at least an athletic-looking man with a stethoscope informed me on Friday (side note: besides the implicit claim to be a doctor that comes with working in an office where nurses that stick swabs up noses, I saw no doctoral credentials other than his general appearance of an athlete and the stethoscope … oh yes, he was wearing a shirt akin to the soccer apparel from Dead Poet's Society … but I digress). After giving me the results of my flu test, however, he had no other specifics other than the equivalent of "something's wrong with you" (loose translation). He added, "if it doesn't go away by Monday, come back," and to that my mind added, "and we'll stick you with needles." So, in short: Good news, no flu. Bad news, you're sick.

That was Friday. Since then there's been a good news update on the aforementioned bad news. The fever has dropped and much good pizza has been consumed.

I will take this opportunity for a horrible transition on the pizza plight currently experienced in Seattle. I have yet to find what I would consider "good pizza." Now when I say "good," I really mean, oh I believe the technical term is "freaking amazing." Unfortunately there is much mediocre pizza to be consumed with many amazing people. (Note: If ever there is a lack of quality in anything, add quality people and the situation will improve.) A few good friends have offered up their favorite pizza joints as possible grails in my quest, yet all have fallen short. I mean no ill will toward my friends; my tastes and standards are simply different.

If anyone in the greater Seattle area has a pizza that he/she believes can compete with the likes of Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, Bazbeaux, and/or LaRosa's pizzas, please let me know.

2008
03/02
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Man Cold

Learn …

  • 999 – The 911 equivalent for the UK and Ireland.
  • LemSip – well known cold & flu remedy in the UK & Australia
  • CBeebies – A BBC television channel aimed at children 6 and under.

Source: Wikipedia.org

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Then Read …
One of the true blessings of being back in the educational environment is exposure to whatever bug is currently in vogue. This being said, I'm surprised at how little I get sick. I don't take the best care of myself, and by the best care I mean mediocre care. Let's plug our new findings back into the aforementioned statement just to make it clear: I don't take mediocre care of myself. So you can understand how surprised I am when my housemates fall to the left and right of me with unfortunate illnesses as I walk through unscathed. Perhaps the positive effects of coffee and lethargy have not been studied enough.

However, this week I have not been so lucky. I have fallen ill with what some have identified as in-flu-in-za. This apparently common ailment has helped me raise my body temperature (at times) to 102+ and left my eyes sensitive to the touch – oh, and it hurts to look right, left, up, or down. A result of the having such a body temperature was a nostalgic favorite of mine – chills.

The last time I had chills was April 19, 2006 – this being the day that will live in Matthew Prentice infamy: the day I came down with malaria. Laying there shivering, my mind floated almost two years back to memories of ice packs in strategic areas of the body and with good friends caring for me as I laid on the linoleum floor. I was oh so thankful for Cami, Faye, and Michelle way back then.

Thankfully, my fever has broken today. I hope that this is the beginning of the end for this battle with the "flu" (as the kids are calling it these days).

2008
02/27
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2008 Election Results Are In


Diebold Accidentally Leaks Results Of 2008 Election Early

NOTE: Just to calm any fears, this is from The Onion, a satirical news site.

2008
02/27
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Practicum II

2008
01/25
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Ask Baby Jesus? Where is he?

Ok. It's apparently amateur night down in Florida. Some hooligans, perhaps ruffians, have stolen baby Jesus from a nativity scene. Now I'm not saying I don't know anything about liberating nativity scene characters, and I'm not saying I do, but what I do know is that baby Jesus is not to be touched. Shepherds? Yes. Sheep? Definitely. A camel? Extra points – especially if it ends up on top of a building. But baby Jesus? That's just poor style.

2007
12/04
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Huckabee Shows Some Promise

Mike Huckabee is making at least one good decision in his bid to be elected the next president – getting on Chuck Norris' good side.

2007
11/20
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New Song from U2



2007
11/13
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Why? I Don’t Know

This caught my fancy today … which makes me think that I need to kick the crap out of my fancy. Anyway, here it goes …



2007
11/13
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Royalty … On My Level

For those of you that don't keep up on Ibero-American politics regularly (this includes me), here's an interesting piece in which Hugo Chavez chastises the former prime minister of Spain (in absentia) for being a fascist (translated: Hugo thinks anyone that has ever agreed with Bush is a fascist). The following video picks up as the current prime minister of Spain defends the former as an elected representative of Spain, and therefore should be respected as such. Watch as Hugo, the awkward uncle of the party, keeps talking after his mic is cut off. Toward the end of the video you'll see a third party leans into the picture and say "porque no te calla?" This third person is the king of Spain, Juan Carlos I, saying, "why don't you shut up?" Personally, I find this hilarious.


2007
11/11
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Lars and the Real Girl

I got out of the house this evening by tagging along with some friends to see a movie. I really didn't care what movie it would be – any movie not watched on my laptop while under the influence of narcotic painkillers would do. I've felt quite cooped up recently, seeing as I've spent the bulk of my time in my bedroom or at school. A taste of freedom and spontaneity would be good for the soul. Now, I go to a school that prides itself on finding beauty in art and culture, including movies. This being the case, I have little fear that any of my classmates would ever lead me to the next "Howard the Duck," but in any case, I would not have really cared tonight. I was not disappointed in their choice.

Lars and the Real Girl

Long story short, the film we saw ("Lars and the Real Girl" – click for trailer) was brilliant, beautiful, and surprisingly educational. It's about this guy (Lars) that has some issues (developmental, psychological, etc.). In a strange move (for everyone but Lars) he "meets [a girl] on the Internet" who he has delivered (yes, delivered) to his house. The "girl" turns out to be a life-sized doll that becomes a transitional object (thus entering the educational aspect of the movie) for him. His brother & sister-in-law, as well as their town, end up going along with Lars as his transitional object is utilized in his development. The movie is sad and depressing at times, but has beautiful themes of humor, hope, beauty, and love. It was actually quite helpful as I had to read two articles about object relations (including transitional objects) last week for class. Seeing this movie helped the articles make even more sense.

So, in short, if you have a bum knee and want to get out, tag along with some friends to watch "Lars and the Real Girl." Or, if you're mostly healthy and are willing to relinquish $7-9 to a high school student in a funny hat, then watch "Lars and the Real Girl." In either case (which should cover most everyone – who doesn't love emotionally awkward high schoolers, after all?), it comes with my recommendation.

2007
11/03
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