Housewifery for the Win!

Things I accomplished this weekend:

1. Putting up a curtain rod.

That's it. And I couldn't even do it by myself. There are very few times that I am annoyed about being single but when it comes these house activities, I basically want to get pints of ben and jerry's, 7 cats, and just call it day.

The saga of the curtain rod started when my cordless drill died. Fine. I borrowed one from a co-worker. Then, I get to measuring and marking and it occurs to me that I have to straddle the top of the ladder and balance myself just to mark where the brackets will go. This does not bode well. I start drilling. Almost immediately, I hit masonry. Fantastic. I don't have them there fancy masonry drill bits and the hardware store is closed. I happen to see a crew of guys replacing the steps of the church across the street. So I put on my stupidest 'I am a girl and don't know what to do' voice and stroll over. After I explain the situation, this guy gives me their hardcore drill to use and says give it a go. I do. And nearly break my neck falling off the ladder trying to hold this thing with 2 hands while it basically shakes me like a british nanny. I give up. The guys across the street do too. So on Saturday, they came over and drilled the holes for me.

Cause I'm a girl.
Also, the curtains are 'meh'. But we won't talk about that.

From The Mouths of Babes...

We recently celebrated the 100th day of school in my classroom. On the 100th day we do it up. 100th day trail mix, 100th day activities, etc., etc. I also gave them the writing prompt, When I am 100 years old life will be very different! This is what life will be like... I got so pretty awesome answers.

Answer #1:

"I'm going to get a back crack and walk slow. Have money, lots of money I say. Also have a sweet car. Also have a young girl friend and be rude. I think about skipping college. Also have a quiet life. My life is going to be fun because I'm going to have a mansion and live by myself and have a hot tub. Also the world is going to change because there is going to be lots of old people around like old me."

The best part is that when I gave the writing prompt "Do you ever want to get married? Why or Why not?" This same kid wrote that he never wants to get married because if he doesn't then he could probably do other fun stuff like go to Hawaii and have lots of love. This kid is going to be a player when he grows up. You can already see all the signs...

Answer #2

"I would have a wand attachment to my walking stick. Harry Potters worst enemy, Voldemort, would be feared throughout the land. There would be boggarts and hippagriff. We would fly on hippagriff for transportation. The cars are able to fly, if you want a car. I would be a anamagis, that means I can turn into an animal. I would be a 4 feet black dog. I would already be a professor at Hogwarts School of Witch Craft and Wizardry. I would be defense against the dark arts teacher for 20 years. When I was 70 years younger I was a famous quiditch player- my broom would be a firebolt. "

This kids answer to the marriage question said that he never wanted to get married and that he wanted to play video games by himself all day long. This kid is going to live in his parent's basement when he grows up if he isn't careful.

There were many more humorous answers, but I truly felt like these two examples gave a glimpse into what their futures may hold...

What I Learned Today

Here is what I learned this morning:

1. There is no amount of coffee that can counteract or muffle a loud coworker.
2. If the government shuts down, I still have to come to work. And I don't get paid. I have no idea how that is even legal. I am pretty sure that is a violation of some labor law.
3. Girl Scout cookies have arrived. This is the hardest time of the year.
4. If the government shuts down, the people who have shut it down will still get paid.
5. It's Thursday. I thought it was Wednesday. It's like finding 10 bucks in your pocket.

1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back...No Paula.

You know what has changed my life?

Fat-free half and half. It's like I get to drink super indulgent lattes that are not so bad for me.

This weekend FLEW with a trip to the zoo and lots of eating as well as a visit by Stacey who is starting to get her cute baby bump.

However, Amber gave me a cold. I am glaring at her through this post...

Recommitting. Should be committed?

Today I shared this blog with a woman in the office; it's scary. We are friends, and I hope we will still be after she reads it. It's almost as if I have divulged all my crazy before getting the engagement ring, you know?? I hope it doesn't scare her off.

That being said, I am going to commit to posting more often, not that my life is so interesting or funny but I forget sometimes that even writing things down helps think through them or at least gives you the giggles when you look back on them.

So. What has happened recently. Some neighborhood hooligans tried to steal my trash can. I mean, really? You can have it if you want. They are free. The city will give you a brand new one if you ask.

I also think I scared off my new neighbors when I told them that I left a bar because there were too many white people there. They just stared at me. But really. That's not what I meant. I meant there were only white people there and they were all dressed the same and I felt like I was in a post-apocalyptic movie. Or maybe just in Clarendon. But I don't like places that self-segregate that way. It makes me uncomfortable. I just wish I had said that out loud to my neighbors. Now they are just confused.

To catch up all 2 of you who read this blog:
Job = still boring but still employed!
House = still messy but still standing!
Family = still overseas but still standing!

I have also reaffirmed my love for Top Gear. That's the most important update of all.