Favorite Smells

I just got a blast of one, so I thought that it would be fun to list more.

1. Nilla Wafers just after you open the foil bag.
   
2. H.
3. Jo Malone Orange Blossom perfume.
   
4. Anything that has been in the crock pot all day.
5. Warm cat.
   
6. Campfires.
   
7. Windex (especially when someone else has used it).
8. Earth after the rain.
   
9. Fresh herbs... really doesn't matter which one.
   
10. Lilacs.
    

The New Austerity

It's not really new, but I'm actually enforcing it now.

Please find below a list of items that I wanted to purchase within the last 48 hours but didn't.

1. OPI nail polish (but I can't remember which color I like).
2. Michelle Obama's green gloves from J Crew.
   
3. Books on wine from Amazon.
4. Lots of hair products from Aveda.
   
5. Aretha's fabulous hat.
6. Pop Tarts (although, that has less to do with austerity and more to do with flab).
   

Day by day, baby. Day by day.

Silly questions

Why on earth do people still write checks in stores?

Why am I not capable of eating or drinking anything without wearing a little of it?

Why am I always so tired?

Why couldn't I have been born rich instead of beautiful? (heh)

Why do I always wait until I am running on vapors to refill my gas tank?

Why have I been staying up very, very late to play stupid games on my iTouch?

Here, Kitty Kitty

I don't understand why some people hate cats so much.

1. They are soft.
   
2. They are elegant.
3. They are graceful.
   
4. They purr.
5. They like to cuddle.
   
6. When they don't want to cuddle, they are self-sufficient.
   
7. They are very clean.
   
8. You don't have to take them outside.
   
9. They can be potty-trained.
   
10. They meow.
    
11. They bat things around with their soft little paws.
    
12. They are quiet.
    
13. They are affectionate.
    

So, what's not to like?

Never a Dull Moment

Things to do at JFK during your 13-hour wait for a flight:

1. Revel in the fact that there is no college football on. Nor do you see anyone wearing college gear except from schools like NYU and the Carnegie Mellon School of Engineering.
   
2. Try to guess the native countries of fellow passengers by eavesdropping on snips of their native languages.
   
3. Count the passengers that would freak out the TSA at BNA and then give up. It would mean practically everyone except you and H.
4. Look! A yarmulke! When was the last time that you saw one of those? Reflect.
5. Try not to get sad about the exotic places that you're NOT going. San Francisco, Athens, Milan, Pittsburgh...
6. Determine whether or not the Ladies' Room is suitable for a quick sponge bath in a pinch. Updated answer: absolutely not.
   
7. Where are all of the flight attendants? Normally, you see them in droves. They're all hiding. Updated answer: the flight attendant on our trip to BNA confirmed this.
   
8. Look for foreign aircraft, or make it up that you saw exotic ones while H was taking a walk. Watch him get irritated. Feel guilty for teasing him.
9. Search everywhere for a socket so that you can recharge the phone/ipod/Nintendo/whatever died during the last 13 hours. Give up. There is only one socket in the entire terminal, and it's being used by someone wearing a yarmulke. See #4.
   
10. Feel momentarily depressed that you've been in the airport longer than the barista at Starbuck's. Cheer up when you realize that you could BE a barista. Say a quick Hail Mary.

See... the day wasn't a complete loss.

Daily Agenda

1. Wake up grudgingly. Curse creatively in various languages.
   
2. Shower and dress in something other than pajamas.
3. Grab something for lunch and/or dinner before running out the door.
4. Wear self out running around at work.
   
5. Focus on the dark drive home.
6. Wash, brush. Have emotional reunion with pajamas.
7. Crash.
8. Repeat.
   

The Glory of a Full Day Off

1. To get hair cut or not to get hair cut? That is the question.
2. My pajamas have missed me, and have been greatly confused by the fact that they spend more time in a heap on the bathroom floor than on my body.
3. The girls have missed me as well, and are curled up in bed with me RIGHT NOW.
   
4. Want a glass of wine? Rock on!
5. Daytime TV is still crap, but On Demand is always an option.
   
6. Or, there's always Battlestar Galactica episodes to rewatch obsessively.
7. I can harvest my farm on Facebook whenever I want to!
8. Sleepy. Must take nap now.
   

Life is good.

Observations on an Honest Day's Work

The last two days have been stressful at both jobs. Some basic reasons why:

1. Many Mommies tend to either forget or ignore that their kids need breaks, food, and naps. If the kid is screaming, it's usually for a reason.
   
2. Some people look down on those that work retail. Do they think that we're uneducated or stupid or both?
   
3. I need to invest in some really good shoes.
   
4. Tylenol works best when you take it when you first need it, not when the pain gets intense.
   
5. Always bring an extra bottle of water.
   
6. Avoid the food court.
   

I am really enjoying both jobs. Granted, I would like to make a little more money, but this is so good for me. Not only am I getting a ton of exercise, I feel NEEDED. It has been a long time since I've felt needed. There is so much satisfaction in knocking out a lengthy to-do list and then going beyond that. And, at both jobs, I can look back on the day and know that I accomplished something tangible.

H says that he's proud of how hard I'm working and how well I'm holding up. I just wish that I wasn't so bloody tired all of the time.