what a lazy day today has been. i am sleeping the days away one at a time. it seems like i never get tired of sleeping. today was better than yesterday. i didn't feel quite as sick. my appetite is still pretty weak although i have eaten more today. the nurse came this morning and took some blood. she called later to say that my blood count is great. this is good news. my sister came by today with my nephew, evan. they stayed a couple hours and brought some cheer and a dairy queen blizzard. evan loves to play xbox and i had fun just watching. we are getting closer to Christmas and we still are not done with all of the shopping. i hope we get it done soon. i am just glad i don't have to get out in the crowds and mess. that is something i don't miss at all.