Attack of the Killer Mosquitoes, Seriously

Hurricane Dolly ripped through the area last week and left behind quite a mess. We were without power for days, but some people still don't have power so we were lucky to get it back so soon, and many downed trees in the yard plus some water damage to the house. I know we got off easy, but I am still exhausted and ready for a break. I have never seen so many mosquitoes and I am recovering from a nasty stomach illness I must have picked up walking around outside during the clean up. I am tired, simply put.

That said, I have several writing deadlines this month and I have to get back to work. I joined a writing club on line and it is helping. I have been very ill the past few days but have managed to get some work done anyway, in large part because of the club. So things are looking up.

Now I just need to recover my health, meet my writing deadlines with successful material, find a way to rid our yard of these horrid biting potentially disease-ridden mosquitoes and get everything cleaned up. If we can manage those things I will be satisfied. I will have to do the writing and the recovery myself, but I am not above accepting the help of my loved ones in the form of dog care and meals.

You may think I am exaggerating about the mosquitoes but seriously, it is like the set of some mosquito horror movie out there. Even if I wasn't sick I wouldn't be able to go for a run. The amount of bug spray you need to repel them is so nauseating as to make you wonder if it is worth it.

Okay, to be really satisfied I also need a new camera. I still can't locate mine. It got lost in the post-wedding shuffle, my sister's wedding, not mine, and I have given up hope. But I need a camera, for blogging, for field work, for me. It is very frustrating not having one. So those are the things I want in the next two weeks.


1. My health back
2. My writing deadlines met and the submissions successful
3.The mosquitoes gone
4. Clean up accomplished
5. Camera

Better start chipping away at the list.