The perils of being sick...

Unfortunately for all my plans this week, I am sick. While I've managed to pull myself out of bed for classes (sometimes I even manage to convince myself that I'm a good student), going outside in the cold is a very unappealing prospect for any other reason. So to augment my boredom I've been surfing the internet and reading books about Scottish history. Clearly a productive use of my time.

Anyway, while I'm not exploring the city, this is what has been keeping my interest.

• Lolcats! Seriously, they are hilarious, an excellent pick-me-up. Check it out: http://icanhascheezburger.com
• The first weekend of the Six Nations is almost upon us! As a huge Scotland fan I was super disappointed to miss out on tickets to the opener vs. France. However, I hear that every pub will be packed, so I'm sure it will be a good day anyway. I have high hopes for Scotland this year, they look like a good squad. I was a little surprised when Hadden opted not to start Paterson, but I have faith in Frank so I'll accept his decision. If none of that made any sense to you, go brush up on your rugby. The BBC Rugby Union site is really good. Scrum.com is also good for rugby news, and rugbydump.com has quality rugby videos.
  
• (Men may feel free to skip over this next part) My favourite store is Monsoon, seriously it is wonderful (check it out here). Sadly Monsoon doesn't have stores in the States, but look through their stuff, it is very good quality. Anyway I am going to a dance tomorrow night (assuming I am no longer ill) and justified a shopping excursion to myself. Long story short, I wound up with 2 little black dresses (one is 100% silk). The total for both? About $110. Now the hard part is deciding which one to wear.
  
• I've decided that I need a new computer as I've had my current one for almost three years (I'm pretty sure that Apple doesn't even sell the iBook anymore). When I come home I think I'll look into the MacBook Air.
• Current Reading List (for those times when I have to pull myself away from YouTube and BBC):
• Scotland: The Story of a Nation by Magnus Magnuson.
• The Scottish Nation 1700-2007 by T.M Devine (who doubles as one of my lecturers in 'The Making of Modern Scotland' - also known as 'Reasons why Scotland is the best country in the world and Ireland sucks').
• Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series.
• Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series. Reichs is an AU alum and the show Bones is based on her work.

Fingers crossed that I feel better tomorrow and I can get on with exploring the city, dancing, playing rugby and pretty much doing anything that doesn't involve wasting away in my room.