Swine Flu Shot

Although I have never had a flu shot, I am seriously considering getting the Swine Flu shot as soon as it becomes available in October. I am not at all convinced that the flu shot works, because they are always guessing as to what strain will hit, and they are usually wrong, but the Swine Flu shot is specifically for the Swine Flu, which we know is already among us. Also, I am now less afraid of shots since I am on anti-anxiety medication. According to the New York Times, "...the vaccine has not yet been tested for safety or efficacy." And the so now the question is, should I get the Swine Flu shot upon its unveiling in October, or should I wait to see if there are any adverse reactions to the shot, since it it is brand new? Which is worse?

Do the Antibiotics in Non-Organic Milk Repel Red Bugs?

Today I poured my organic milk into my coffee, and when I stirred it with a teaspoon, I noticed a little red bug floating on the top. It was tiny, like a fruit fly, but wingless. I called the milk company to report the incident, and then the customer service representative made the mistake of asking me if I felt sick. Before she said that, I didn't feel sick. I felt fine, even though I realized I had already drunk 2 cups of the milk this morning--a cup and a half in my oatmeal, and then another 1/2 a cup in my two coffees. I thought to myself, "these things happen" and "there are bugs in food sometimes." However, now I am in full panic mode--I feel nauseated and can't breathe normally. I called my husband to ask if I should take my alprazalam but he said no. So I sat down to write about it here, hoping that I would calm down by the time I was done.

Would the bug have been there if the milk was NOT organic? Would the antibiotics in regular milk help me to fight off whatever germs the bug has?

Water Bottles

Sometimes, when I open a water bottle and I can't remember whether or not I heard a "click" when twisting off the top, I pour it out in a plant and open a new one, paying better attention the second time.