UPDATE:

Nevada Swine Flu Case Confirmed In Reno

First Nevada Case Among 91 Nationwide

It is all in a name

I am so sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I am feeling strange these days. I had to comment however on the virus H1N1 that is spreading through Mexico, and making headlines. More commonly known as the swine flu, it has given the misconception that it is spread by pigs. In Egypt, they have lost their minds over this and ordered the slaughter of all pigs in the country. (FYI swine flu is a misnomer, it just means that it is a combo virus of swine, bird and human virus strain)
These poor animals. It somehow reminds me of the retarded emails that people send each other about the "mysterious" person approaching you in the parking lot to smell a perfume, and you wake-up with your purse or car gone. These are urban legends people. One minute searching on google, and you can find this out, instead of forwarding crap emails to all of your loved ones. Rumors and panic are not a good combination for society. If this gets worse, people are going to freak, and start seeing swine flu in the most innocent person. We are already a prejudice, ignorant people, and I can imagine the day someone looks at my dad and see's a "dirty mexican" carrying swine flu. I hope it doesn't go this far.
Take time to educate yourself on H1N1. I am in no way trivializing the outbreak, and as a matter of fact, I went to sam's club and stocked up on water, diapers, wipes, and formula (I have my 3 month food storage) so we could just stay at home for a little while. Brock is still going to preschool, but if this hits Nevada, I may pull him for a couple of weeks. We arent going to the movies, or any large events for awhile, and I may do some online grocery shopping and banking.
The key word right now it prudence. What measures are you taking to prevent sickness in your home? Can our economy withstand this? I'd love to hear some opinions.

Resources:
Out with the "swine" moniker

Basic Facts about the Outbreak

CDC response to H1N1 Virus

Swine Flu Guidance

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE VIRUS

Urban Survival for MOM: Change your life challenge

Survival isnt always about food and shelter, sometimes it is about the way you live now, and your overall well-being. A few weeks ago I was feeling like I was drowning in debt, bills, housework, and bogged down by my overall life laziness. I love to read self help books, and try to be a better person, but It never seems to fit the way that I think or live. I did however find this book by Brook Noel called "the change your life challenge" although I have not yet done all of the stuff she has you do, I did however do one thing that has made an impact. I started a C.A.N., which is a catch-all notebook. In the book she describes it as a small plain notebook that can be carried with you everywhere to become your second brain. You can keep lists, ideas, reminders, and everything else that you need to think of. It has become my way of keeping myself in check daily, and holding all the things at night that I need to remember for the next day. I have scribbled ideas, phone numbers, chore lists, and even songs from the radio I'd like to download. It has become the way I organize my day. I recommend her website www.brooknoel.com But really, reading her books is a great boost!
Also, I must say that getting a good nights sleep has had a HUGE impact in the way I think, and prioritize my day. She has great ideas for getting stuff done, and mini-makeovers of housework, bills and personal time. Try it out! It is always important in survival to be your best self!!!!!!