Sunday, February 28, 2010

Bug bites and sunburn

I have bed bugs. I never knew that bed bugs actually exist, but I'm certain now that they do. This week, I woke up with a little series of bites on my left thigh. They were little bumps, almost like a rash. And they itch like crazy! They were also scattered all over my back. Today I woke up with another set of them, on my ribcage. Throughout the week, I've acquired several other bites as well. As a result of the warm weather, the bugs are just out. They aren't deterred by clothing, either. I have gotten bites on my butt when I have long pants on. Very annoying. I'm trying not to scratch too much... I don't want scars! I have no idea what the bugs are, which is frustrating too. There are all sorts, including some nasty black ones that leave pin-sized drops of blood that you have to pop. It's great.

Last week, I went to the river and wore my bathing suit under my clothes. I was there for maybe an hour, and walked away with the worst sunburn of my life. Seriously. That night I rolled over onto my stomach in my sleep, and woke up gasping in pain. And I have a pretty high pain tolerance! Anyway, now it's peeling and it looks like I have a disease. But I will say, I'll take my sunburn over the snowstorms that are currently attacking the midwest! Sorry, family.

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