It's coooooold. Brrr~! I am wearing sandals, as usual, without socks. My toes are very well chilled. I have flu symptoms and they are just horrendous. Stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, everything. I shouldn't walk outside with wet hair anymore... I took Day-quil this morning, and it did alleviate some of the symptoms. Although it's been over 6 hours since I've taken it, the symptoms have not returned. Usually they get worse late at night or early in the morning. Hopefully I should be spared much pain while I am at work.

Some interesting things on the news today. This Green River Killer of the 1980's in the Seattle area has confessed to killing more than 40 women. Wow. He surpasses Ted Bundy in his murders, and he has recently offered a deal to get out of the death penalty by negotiating with detectives and offering information on the victims tragedies. If my family member was murdered, I would probably want him to share the info and live a life sentence... I mean, he's going to be punished anyway -- it is better that the survivors of the victims at least gain some understanding of what happened. Knowing can help close some doors, possibly. Although I wouldn't really know. Maybe I would just wish for his death.

More soldiers have returned from Iraq to San Diego. I wonder for how long this conflict with Iraq will continue. It is really sad when even Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations are targetted. Would I be able to withstand the pressures of serving in an organization like the Red Cross or Medicins Sans Frontieres? I mean, Red Cross is a universally known group -- known for their neutrality and their services. They don't want to set-up democracy, they don't want to look for weapons, they have no agenda. That is really how I am. I don't have strong political affiliations -- I just wish well for everyone. If Arnold becomes Governor, then fine. I just hope that he proves to be a good one. If U.S. goes to war, let's hope it's quick and painless, and that the U.S. will emerge as victors. But the times have changed, and terror is on the rise. Some universally accepted rules and sanctions such as neutrality are no longer valid.

Also on the news today: Report: Deer-Related Accidents Cost $1.1B. Yeah. It's surprising what some things are news. But deers are common in the hills of Glendale(which is not where I live) and from what I have heard, they are quite a menace. They eat the grassy lawns of the community that lives there, traveling in herds. Also the rabbits are pretty crazy -- they eat a lot of gardens. Strange town, but nevertheless it's home, sweet home.