Observing the Housewives of Orange County, CA, I thought the body weight of choice for women today was 98 lbs. It seems that number is dropping by the day. I was listening this morning to a group of women discuss the super bowl game on t.v. last night. One woman bemoaned the fact she had gone to a super bowl party and the only thing she remembers about the game is that she put on 5 lbs. - to which one lady responded "that's what happens when you eat the hostess".
Yes folks - you learn something new every day!
I'm sitting here waiting patiently for a service - to my dryer that is. The man was supposed to be here anytime between 8 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Wonderful "So does that mean I have to sit around all day looking out for him and miss a day's work in the office?" - we've all been there. After pleading and explaining that we have two new patients coming in this morning and that I REALLY must be in today - she grudgingly squeezed out "O.K. missus - he'll be there some time between 8 am and 12.00 noon. that's the best I can do for you". Two hours and twenty minutes have passed and no sign of 'the one'. Besides that dryer was only bought in July. It's like Fluffy my rabbit downstairs - they all have 'attitude' now.
The roads were krazy out there this morning - I admit, I was probably contributing my bit to the mayhem. I had three passengers today - lover boy because he left his car at work on Friday, going direct to the sea plane to whizz him off to Vancouver. I had to be in three very different places within a space of 35 mins. - dropped C off first - then K - then onto V's school. It was tense and the roads reminded me of a scene from WW2 where a bomb is about to explode and people are running here there and everywhere like headless chickens - was it because of me? I hope not.
Then we realised there would be a clash of times on Wednesdays from now until May. Vicky has to be in the General Hospital every Wed. after school where she volunteers her time because she has to clock up 60 hours community service (no she didn't rob a bank or kick a senior) she is doing a leadership course at school and this is one of the requirements. I had forgotten Wednesdays are my horror days driving 2 hours in the car - the hospital drive is brutal - up and down a lunatic motorway - and people are way worse drivers than me - naturally! Some of them have the cheek to honk me on occasion - when I stop to let a poor unfortunate cat cross the motorway - honestly! there's no manners left in the world!
One young fellow met his death not too long ago, on the same road, when another motorist didn't stop to let him pass. The question was what was he doing trying to run across a busy road? At least the cat could dive beneath wheels and escape if he was lucky. (wednesdays are as bad as 8's because it is a mercury day which is polar opposite to my sign - which explains). Now Claudia is making her confirmation on May 10th and the only day they can do prep is Wednesdays after school - wait for it - the only way she can get to make her confirmation is if I will lead the class as they have only 3 youths making it! and nobody to instruct them. Yes Wednesdays have taken over from 8's at the moment.
No sign of the man - and the annoying thing is I could have driven Ali into her orthodontist appointment (yes it seems we're all visiting the teeth men these days). I could have driven her and saved her having to get two busses!) Don't you hate waiting around? Hopefully he'll come. Another day I was waiting like this for the window cleaner - all day - he NEVER came. Excuse? "forgot about it". Another one for the 'attitude' list.
At least all this is keeping me away from the shops...too busy for them. Yeah!
Gotta look on the bright side. Today is the start of week two...
Anchors away for another week on the high seas of adventure. Will the devil make me weaken? With Valentine's Day quickly approaching - the poor punters like myself are being assaulted daily with floating hearts and chocolates (man it's double punishment) and pink fluffy boas and jewellery for your loved one - and meals out, and music and everything (with the dwindling economy I can't say I blame the merchants for trying - Valentine Valentine Valentine - Spend Spend Spend - More More More. Reminds me of something Paul McCartney (it would be him!) once said:
"Buy Buy Buy says the sign in the shop window - Why Why Why says the junk
in the yard".
Or what about Bob's Hopeful wisdom "A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it!". I can also understand the logic of that too - given today's fiscal fiasco.
Cheers,
Keep doing what you love - as long as it doesn't cost money - right?
Delisha xxx
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
oh, i don't know delisha can't stop worrying about all this excess luxury money being spent on dentists.would you ever consider having everybody's teeth extracted. it would save so much money all round. and no more cooking, just liquids for all and you can get really really cheap soda pop and you wouldn't have to worry about any tooth decay. you can get some lovely false teeth too and even co-ordinate to match your different outfits and you need only buy one set that fits all. think about it...you'll agree it makes sense
ReplyDelete