April 2017 – Page 3 – Book of Jen

Pokémon GO: Chikorita

The first time I saw one of these adorable plant Pokémon was on a day when the pollen count was 9.7 and I’d been outside and walking through parks for longer than I should have.

I’ve decided it is a sign that this year’s Spring Pollen Season is almost over.

This little guy doesn’t produce flowers – so he probably can’t make pollen.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Nine

Today’s pollen count is 9.5, which is a little better than yesterday’s 9.7 (but doesn’t actually feel any different to me).

The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza started on April 13, 2017, and ended on April 20, 2017. It was pretty clear that this was their Easter holiday celebration (despite Niantic not mentioning Easter in the announcement about the event). The event took place around Easter and involved Eggs and Candy.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Eight

Today, the pollen count is 9.7. I woke up kind of sick from allergies and it took a really long time for me to mentally wake up.

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Where did the Children Come From in “The Lobster”?

The Lobster is a bizarre dystopia where everyone must be part of a couple. Those who become single are sent to The Hotel where they have 45 days to “fall in love” with a new partner (who, ideally, also falls in love with them.) Those who do not manage to pair up with someone are turned into animals.

It’s a very dark and disturbing film, and you probably shouldn’t watch this one if you have recently had a romantic relationship come to an end.

Warning: There are spoilers in this post.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Seven

Today, the pollen count is 10. I could have guessed this when I woke up with itching eyes, “allergy stomach”, and super achy joints.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Six

Today, the pollen count is 8.9. It could be a whole lot better, but I guess it will do. It’s not like I get a choice about how high the pollen count will be.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Five

The only good thing about today was that the Chicago Cubs had their first game of the season at Wrigley Field – and had a big ceremony before it because they won the 2016 World Series.

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Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Four

Although I’m not in a ton of sinus pain today, the pollen count is still more than high enough to mess with my allergies. I’m exhausted.

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Things from Mad Men that are Different from Today – Season Seven

Season Seven was the final season of Mad Men. I was kind of sad to have reached the end of the story, but I liked how it ended. I can always re-watch it if I want to. My husband and I watched the entire series of Mad Men on Netflix. I took notes on the things in Mad Men that are different from today.

Before you read this post, you might want to read what I wrote about previous Seasons:

Mad Men Season One
Mad Men Season Two
Mad Men Season Three
Mad Men Season Four
Mad Men Season Five
Mad Men Season Six

Warning: There are spoilers.

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Month: April 2017

Pokémon GO: Chikorita

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Nine

Pokémon GO – Eggstravaganza

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Eight

Where did the Children Come From in “The Lobster”?

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Seven

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Six

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Five

Spring Pollen Season – Day Fifty-Four

Things from Mad Men that are Different from Today – Season Seven