the dizzying effects of the stomach flu, or how jane austen became my role model

first day of the flu - in bed, barely coherent.

second day of the flu - on the couch, watching tv. "Becoming Jane" was available for viewing so i viewed it. and while i am not a huge fan of Austen's novels (i don't hate them, just don't love them), i -- in my post-fever stupor -- thought she herself was a wonderful role model. although i was heartbroken that she didn't end up with James McAvoy (or "Tom"), i liked to see how dedicated she was to her writing, sitting at her desk early in the morning and scribbling and cutting and scribbling some more. so when i have a bit of energy back, i too will sit and scribble. or rather, tap away at the keyboard.

but i wish she had gotten together with James McAvoy.