First World Problems: Sick for the Holidays

Where to start?  The week before last was crazy busy!  I was downtown everyday but friday for an event of some kind.  But it did win me a brand new Ninja Blender and we got to see Simon Tofield draw Simon's Cat characters....so it did end up being a good week.  :)

I think I caught kiddie germs at the Chicago Toy and Game show.  I woke up Sunday not feeling so hot and it kinda went downhill from there.  Let me say I'm not deathly sick, but I've got a persistent cough, a fever and a sore spot in my throat.  So just uncomfortable sick.

I spent most of Tuesday playing with my new blender!  Did you see the photos on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter?  OMG, my Ninja Ultima is hands down the strongest blender I've ever owned.  I used it to finish pureeing that huge blue hubbard squash I got at the Chicago Food Swap in November.  I also made a butternut squash and apple soup, which is to die for.

Wednesday I was supposed to bake bread, make a pie and squash for Thanksgiving.  I slept off and on all day, but really enjoyed the smoothies from my Ninja.  My mom did the bread and pie.

Susie and I went to two Thanksgivings on Thursday where everyone loved the roasted acorn squash.  I feel kinda guilty that the squash was the only thing I made for Thanksgiving.  But its probably for the best as I'm still not feeling great.  I'm still up tonight because I put off baking my Blogger Cookie Swap cookies pretty much until the last minute.  They have to be mailed by Monday.  Guess who's getting up at the crack of dawn to bake and dip cookies tomorrow?  This girl!

Simon's Cat Vs. the World at The Book Cellar November 20th!!

Comics have a dear place in my heart.  I love them.  I learned to read from comics.  The ones in the paper and comic books read aloud to me.  The combination of pictures and words allows everyone to understand what is going on.  Yet, the best comics don't always have words.  This is the case with Simon's Cat.

I discovered him through his youtube channel years ago.  Instantly my family and I were fans of his videos.  Simon's Cat does something special by creating comics without words.  His humor is universal as anyone can understand the behaviors of a hungry cat.  So, we were thrilled when we got the chance to get a copy of his new book!

The best part is that he is coming to Chicago!  Not only is his new book hilarious it's chock full of color so we can see Simon's Cat in a new perspective.  So, you should try to come join us in meeting Simon Tofield at The Book Cellar at 7pm on November 20th!

Not only did we get to see his brand new book before getting to meet him this week, the publisher also graciously offered to give one away!!  To enter use the rafflecopter form below.  Contest open to 18+ in the US.

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