flu or something

I was feeling great.....getting exercise, knitting away, and not missing work. Then I go to the Alabama football game, on the way back eat somewhere and get really sick. Now that it has started, can't seem to keep anything down and throat is killing me. Chest hurts too.....anyone else have this? Co-workers were sick last week, maybe I caught their junk but darn I can't stand being sick all the time. I have tried everything to get and keep my immune system up. Maybe it will eventually catch up....

So anyways, enough on that. On a good note I am trying some new shoes which should arrive tomorrow. I will let you know how that works out. You can find great deals on geartrade.com. I bought these slightly used shoes for a lot less than new ones, and a 2L Camelback for the walk. I only have a small one and that won't cut it.....you need enough water and a little room to carry the necessities without carrying a ruck sack :)

On another good note, I finally got my first order of washcloths knitted, and my mom who has been helping has also completed another 10-12. In the process of this, I have discovered metal, plastic, or bamboo needles make a huge difference in how my hands work. So I will be donating my set of metal needles to a charity overseas that I read about in Guideposts. The women are taught to knit and this gives them a chance to be self sufficient, and the goods are sold here in the US but the money goes back to them. What better cause then helping out some really strong women who endure harsh living environments and other things we can't even imagine. Oh, what makes this organization even more cool is that it was started by some college guys who at first thought "oh my gosh, my rugby playing brother is knitting.....what is wrong with him!!" Then they learned and got into it, making hats and scarves and eventually selling them. They felt the calling to do mission work and that is how the organization came about.

Yes in case you can't tell, I am an optimist and love to help others if I can.