Sunday morning rambling

I am paranoid that I'm going to get Swine Flu. I get sick more than any normal person and if something is going around, I usually get it. I know I'm doing whatever I can to keep from getting sick but I'm still almost sure I have Swine Flu every time I cough or sneeze. When did I get to be such a hypochondriac? I've actually considered getting a face mask to wear when I have to go out in public. The only thing that stops me from doing that is the thought of people staring at me.

Halloween is next weekend. I love Halloween! I love that I can dress as weirdly as I want and it's totally acceptable. My GF and I have our costumes just about ready. We've been invited to a party at a friend's house that promises to be really fun. The only thing I'm somewhat worried about is how we'll get home if we end up drinking too much. I suppose we could always leave our car at our friend's house and take the bus home or spend the night at our friend's house.

I've been doing a lot of crafts lately. Right now I'm working on a baby blanket for Baby Cuz. She's expecting her second child in February. I'm hoping it's a girl because the blanket has lots of pink and purple in it. Working on the blanket has turned out to be very therapeutic for me. It keeps my hands and mind busy. Plus, it gives me a sense of satisfaction to be doing something useful with my time. I know Baby Cuz is going to love it when she sees it.

Lil Mama is doing great with her baby, who is a month old now! I still wish she would stand up to the jerk she's living with and leave him, but at least she's doing the best she can for her daughter. The baby is adorable. I can't wait until I get to see her in person.

Thug Boy has pretty much decided that he doesn't want to come and stay with me after graduation now. It's all because of the girl he's dating. I get that he thinks he's in love with her but I think he's making a huge mistake. There is nothing in that little town for him. He's not going to be able to find a good job there. I want so much more for him and I know he wants so much more for himself. If I could just get him to come here for a little bit he would see that the opportunities here are worth being away from that girl for a little while. He should go to college. He's definitely smart enough. I could help him do that. And if he moves here and starts college and finds a job, he might be able to afford his own apartment before too long and then the girl could move in with him if he's still in love with her by then. *sigh* I wish kids would think more about the future, but when I was 18 I didn't think about it much either.

I'm looking at going to college next year. I have to meet with someone from the local college to see what kind of financial aid is available to me. I know this college has a special program for students whose parents didn't have a college education. That might be a good opportunity for me. Now I have to seriously think about what I want to study. I still have no clue.