Yesterday morning, I went and renewed my license at the DMV. Yippee! I'll be able to drive when I get back from China, which is good, though I really don't like driving. I don't really like being in control of something so terribly strong and capable of killing people. But that's alright; driving is one of the best ways to get around town. I'll need it in order to substitute teach after China. My first picture looked really dorky, but the nice lady at the DMV let me take another one. Yay! Of course, my hair is very dark...that's what I get for dyeing it, eh?

You might be wondering why I've titled this entry "Cold from Heck". Well, simply, I've got a cold from Heck. Bleh. I couldn't sleep on Tuesday night worth a darn, so I ended up staying up until four in the morning. Which made it not so fun on Wednesday, since I got up at about eight. My nose is drippy, my throat is sore, and I couldn't really eat anything because I felt so nauseous. I fell asleep shortly after getting back from the DMV and didn't get up until six in the evening. I was up for an hour or two before I went back to sleep. I slept until one today! Crazy, no? I feel better, but I had some pretty messed-up dreams. My poor cat. I didn't even get up to feed her--or to close the door. It was a miracle I even changed into my pajamas I felt so icky. I think the worst of the cold is behind me. At least, I hope so. I'm going to be singing for a talent show in China, and that could potentially not be fun at all if my throat is all scratchy still.

My task for this week is to clean my room and start packing for China. I can't believe that Jeff (my little brother) and I are leaving in 13 days!