Vanity only keeps determination going so long.
I have had a few Diet Cokes here and there. But it’s all part of my master plan. You see, the fact that I can have a cool sip of carbonated pleasure every once in a while takes such self control.
Sometimes not thinking about something is the best route possible.
I’m borderline addicted to McDonald’s ice cream cones. And ricotta cheese.
I hate when I want to do something but I’m not sure what exactly it is nor how to do it.
I want to make a tart or savory pie.
It’s so distracting talking to people whose voices do not match their faces.
I spend 2 hours in the car everyday; I read a lot of personalized license plates. Though I don’t have one myself, I’m all for people expressing their wit and creativity on their plates. But, “MY XL7” or “MY 911” are neither creative nor witty. They’re dumb. Just saying. And “SEXCEE” on a Nissan Altima is not sexy. Not at all.
I’m happy Shane’s not on call anymore (…until next month.)
I don’t know why but I’ve been racking my brain all week trying to remember the name of the doctor who delivered Beau. My doctor was flying back from San Diego as I was in labor and Beau showed up before he did. All I know is that the doctor on call was older than he looked (according to my nurse Claudette he had a thing for Sun In) and wore a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops until he had to scrub up for the operating room. Strange.
I’m doing a good job of tackling my library one book at a time, but I keep adding to my list, which has me wondering if I’ll ever read all that I own.
I come from a Yankee family which means we keep everything. Everything. As I look at old photos and family heirlooms around my
house I wonder what the original owners would say upon seeing their vases, sewing boxes, jewelry boxes, photos, quilts, and items of decor displayed in my home. What would I say if I saw my great-great-someone displaying my jewelry box in their living room? Don’t know.
It was a little rainy and cloudy yesterday. I am hoping for more of the same this weekend.
I wore a long dress to work today. It felt so good; almost like wearing pajamas.
My toenails are in need of some color.
I obviously need to take my camera out and about more since I’m gracing you with cell phone photos of my office. Of course, I do spend a lot of time in my office…
My Mom is en route to Washington from Iowa. I love car trips. The freedom, the scenery, the adventure, the possibility. I used to love
driving the winding back roads from Ames to Iowa City while I was in college. And while I don’t have winding back roads here, I try to vary my drive home and enjoy some new scenery every once in awhile.
I haven’t bought a pair of shoes within the last year. I think it’s time to remedy the situation.
Enjoy this glorious August weekend!
Lori says
I'm so proud of you breaking your Diet Coke drinking. That is fantastic that you're all right having one every once in a while.
I'm in the same boat as you on the tackling one book at a time (or trying to finish) except I keep buying ones and I don't know if I'll ever finish them all.
Never have thought about displaying old heirlooms and what the original owner would think. That's a good one…
Buy some shoes!
Sydney says
I've been trying to tackle my library this summer too. I've made some progress, but I keep adding to my library and I keep amassing books I've borrowed from friends and family.
I, too, am distracted when people's faces don't match their voices.
And long dresses are comfy. They do feel like pjs.
WendyB says
I keep everything too!
Holli says
I don't even remember the last time I bought shoes… that's horrible….
I miss car trips. I loved driving 5 hours to Reno every two weeks to see Brad from Cali and I love driving the length of the California coast. Good music, the windows down, the scenery…. oh those were the days.
I had that same thought about the books in my house too. If I don't stop joining book clubs that read a book a month I'll never get to my own.
I don't remember the doctor who delievered my kid either. he was an on call dr cause mine was at the coast that day. He was Polish, whispered everything with an accent… he scared me to death. LOL
I'm drinking a Diet Coke now. Its my second one for today. Just wanted to share that with you 😉
Lora says
Did you know that you can buy a hard ricotta for grating? It's so much better than parmesan.
You can also buy a firm ricotta, and it is delish cut into slices and dipped into honey seasoned with McCormacks Italian Spices Grinder.
The old man around the corner makes his own ricotta, he has about 7 different kinds over there.
Also, I have so much old stuff in my house, and I never even thought about it being in my grandkid's house! so weird!
Lit and Life says
You definitely need to go buy some new shoes! A girl should have a least one new pair every season.
My house is loaded with family heirlooms as well. I love using things my great grandmother used. I hope that my great-grandchildren will still be using them.
Mackenzie10 says
It's funny to think about what we would think of we saw our great grandchildren displaying our stuff in their homes.
Yesterday I went into an antique store and saw a box of old pictures for sale, as well as a box of old, used cards. I was thinking how sad that they used to belong to someone and now no one wanted them.
B says
There's a children's counseling office behind my office and one of the car's tag says KDSHRNK…really? C'mon people.
Loved this blog 🙂
Brandie says
i absolutely love that second pic. it's so cool.
lol…i have issues with personalized plates. i've yet to see one that i thought wasn't ridiculous. i'm cracking up at SEXCEE. who actually thought that was cool?
Thauna says
Who thinks that they are so SEXCEE that they need to announce it to the world?
Did you buy some new shoes yet?