November 25, 2005
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SNOW DAY!!
I was just set to go out the door and school called and said they’re
cancelling… yaaay! I could certainly use the hours but I’d have
to shovel my driveway to get out, so again, yay. plus, I’m all up
and dressed so maybe I’ll accomplish something today. that would
be nice. I need to go get my studded tires put on my car which
takes hours of waiting. woooo. now I have the hours to
spare.last night I went for drinks at my mom’s. washington white and
cranberry cosmopolitans. then I went to my dad’s and helped cook
dinner. there were eleven adults and two children, Moses and
Haddasa. every time Haddasa spoke I turned thinking I would see one of
my girls. it was weird. I miss them. all my
kids. I bugged out at dessert time even though the pies looked
fabulous. pumpkin chiffon, french apple, and pecan, with fresh
whipped cream. I just wanted to get home and rest since I thought
today would be a big day. I was supposed to work 8 to 5 and had a
full schedule. I likely wouldn’t have had a lunch my day was so
full. I watched tv till after eleven and wore my flannel pajamas
to bed.mmm bed… my bed is my favorite possession. it has
astronaut foam surrounded by regular pillow top ticking and in the
winter I have my hot pink fluffy duvet. my pillow is a
side-sleeper down though I sleep on my back and snore like a
train. that’s one of the wonderful things about sleeping alone; I
can spread out like a little kid and snore like my face is going to
explode.I woke up thinking that yeah I’m thankful for family and friends but
I’m also thankful for education and technology. it’s cool that at
38 I can go back and get re-educated in a completely different field
from what anyone in my family has done. it’s like starting a new
life. also, at 6am my digital thermostat kicks on and warms the
house. that way I can sleep cold as I like but it’s warm when my
feet hit the floor. and I can watch tv in bed, warm up my morning
cup of hot water in the nuker, and listen to music on my
computer. I can take my phone with me wherever I go so I don’t
have to worry if my kids need me. I can live out of the city with
all the amenities like hot water, sewer, garbage collection.
sometimes I wonder how long these amenities will be available and
affordable once oil consumption surpasses availability. my plans
include moving back to town in walking distance of downtown before such
a thing comes to pass. my next car will be a hybrid, or even
better fully electric.I need to get a new pair of black shoes that I can stand in all day
long. the only ones I have that are cold friendly are “too
casual” to wear at school. apparently my chuck taylors are
anathema to those with good taste. whatever. excuse for new
shoes. I’m going to get some keens. hopefully those pass
muster. you wouldn’t believe some of the heels my classmates wear
all day.
Comments (15)
dude, i just wrote about the snow as well. Although, I know we won’t have a snow day.
Oh, I do wish it would snow here. But no, it will only drop hideously cold splooshes of rain. blegh. Congrats on an unexpected free day!! xoxo
We only use oil cos its easy. There are plenty of other technologies around. I was on a yacht for six months and apart from when we were in a marina, our power source was a wind-generator, it powered the fridge, electronics, everything. I’m thinking of building a guest house on the edge of the rainforest (still looking for a partner at this stage) so I ordered this book, Living Off The Grid the other day, might have something interesting to say.
Have a good weekend. I haven’t seen snow in years, but I don’t miss it at all!
i got new shoes yesterday – black too. feel good too
They are insanely expensive but MBT are the best shoes in the world for standing all day. They actually help you alignment. In fact, in Swiss you can get a deduction on your health insurance when you buy them. I have a pair and I will not wear anything else now because I love the way they feel.
“…Yes, I love technology…”-Best line from that movie.
You’ve reminded me that technology is truly something to be thankful for.
-M
I’m always amazed at the shoes that hair stylists wear. I’d kill myself. or after 8 hours I would probably wish for death. this one girl I knew, pregnant. worked until she gave birth, basically, wearing heels the whole time. 8 hours a day on your feet, pregnant… either she’s from outerspace or I am.
I need your address again. I suck it.
Aerosole shoes are nice.
And so are you!
::mwah::
i thought the friday following t’giving was always a day off….?
(except for those of us in the publishing industry and other similar ill-advised careers.)
Keens are comfy. I do not get how some women (and Prince) can walk in high
heels all day long…ouch.
Chuck Taylors rock!
A well-layered bed of ultimate comfort is one of the underappreciated joys of life. My life, anyway.
Oh man, I thought I’d nailed the comfy, smart shoes I can wear all day thing – I got a pair of low wedge-heeled black boots last week, but this week they fell apart. Gutted. I’m taking them back
I love having a double bed to myself
Uggs – - man. Uggs. I’d be lost without my snazzy Pink Roxy’s and my ugly black Ugg’s. Who cares about fashion when it’s 20 below, yanno?
Hope you xmas was better than mine!