Well, we live way out in the middle of nowhere, which probably explains why I'm sick of the country :P I think the ideal place for me to live would actually be in a suburban shopping district where I'm surrounded by malls and big box stores and restaurants :)
I probably should stay clear, though it's the only place in town that has both wi-fi and power outlets... McDonald's covered up their outlets when they last renovated. And I can't torrent anime at the public library - they block them :/
My brother is just getting over a cold too, though I don't think his was too bad. I thought I was starting to catch it (my throat became sore), but it seems to have gone away before the coughing and stuff started. Anyway, hope you're feeling better soon!