I love living in the Willamette Valley...

...but not today. I live in the "orange" zone. My allergies are in full force. I feel like I've been hit by a truck, then punched in both eyes, then deprived of sleep for three days. It's just not right that it can be so pretty and wonderfully springy outside, but it makes me feel so crummy. I actually wish it would rain.

I have a feeling I'll be sinking lots of money into tissues and Claritin over the next little while here. Ugh. It could be worse. I could be in a red zone. Count your blessings, right?