Best and Worse of the Day
Wow. Have you ever been so busy and in such a whirlwind that when you finally have quiet you just feel stunned? That's me right now.I am trying to relax with a cup of peppermint tea and some Pretty and Twisted as I reflect over my day.
Best of the Day
1. Watching the drama teacher that reminds me of David Cross struggle as he tried to enforce structure and rules upon a group of unschooled homeschool kids whose philosophy goes something like a sing songy "Rules Shmules." What was he thinkin? I had a great time imagining what he really wanted to say to those kids. I kept picturing it as a Mr. Show skit with various silly antics, vulgarities and cursewords all at the expense of the kids. In his defense, they were out of control. It was like Lord of the Flies. I thought they were going to eat him alive. At one point I whispered to my friend Sharon that the least we could do is invite him out for a beer after. I felt bad.
2. A midget with bleach blonde hair wearing lime green sweat pants and a trench coat. Okay, that was the other day. But it made a lasting impression. I'd say a trenchcoat draws attention right smack to the whole height thing. But, she had it goin' on and didn't seem to worried about it.
3. A hug from Talia.
4. That Go Go's song that they played in Giant Eagle when I was shopping. It wasn't one of their hits. It was rockin'. I was totally jammin' and beboppin' in the store. I love not caring what people think and just having fun all by myself. Anyways, I gotta get some Go Go's for my IPOD.
5. Buying both kids a treat and having them both say, "Thank You" emphatically. I believed I was appreciated at that moment. That is always nice.
6. Vegetarian chili dogs that are so damn close to the real thang that I ate two and could have forced down a third.
1. Watching the drama teacher that reminds me of David Cross struggle as he tried to enforce structure and rules upon a group of unschooled homeschool kids whose philosophy goes something like a sing songy "Rules Shmules." What was he thinkin? I had a great time imagining what he really wanted to say to those kids. I kept picturing it as a Mr. Show skit with various silly antics, vulgarities and cursewords all at the expense of the kids. In his defense, they were out of control. It was like Lord of the Flies. I thought they were going to eat him alive. At one point I whispered to my friend Sharon that the least we could do is invite him out for a beer after. I felt bad.
2. A midget with bleach blonde hair wearing lime green sweat pants and a trench coat. Okay, that was the other day. But it made a lasting impression. I'd say a trenchcoat draws attention right smack to the whole height thing. But, she had it goin' on and didn't seem to worried about it.
3. A hug from Talia.
4. That Go Go's song that they played in Giant Eagle when I was shopping. It wasn't one of their hits. It was rockin'. I was totally jammin' and beboppin' in the store. I love not caring what people think and just having fun all by myself. Anyways, I gotta get some Go Go's for my IPOD.
5. Buying both kids a treat and having them both say, "Thank You" emphatically. I believed I was appreciated at that moment. That is always nice.
6. Vegetarian chili dogs that are so damn close to the real thang that I ate two and could have forced down a third.
Worst of the Day
1. Grocery shopping at Giant Eagle sucked today. In spite of the Eagle's Nest, the trip was tiring and the day I go grocery shopping is the day they are moving the whole natural food section all around. Therefore it took me twice as long as it would have to get what I needed.
2. Second grade math with my seven year old.
3. The lady at Giant Eagle who had a bad hairdo and way too much eyeliner who snapped when I asked her if there was more than one vegetarian chili selection available. She said, "M'am, this IS the natural food section. If you want more variety you will have to go to another area of the store." I wanted to snatch her up by her perm dried mullet and...peacefully explain to her why her tone was inappropriate. I muttered something about shopping at Whole Foods and left it at that.
4. My chihuahua shitting and pissing all over the place. He is so friggin' annoying. But so cute at the same time. I told him he is small enough to seriously hurt and still have enough energy to bury the same day. He barely recognizes his name and so I am sure he doesn't understand English. I know it was mean. But you laughed a little didn't you?
1. Grocery shopping at Giant Eagle sucked today. In spite of the Eagle's Nest, the trip was tiring and the day I go grocery shopping is the day they are moving the whole natural food section all around. Therefore it took me twice as long as it would have to get what I needed.
2. Second grade math with my seven year old.
3. The lady at Giant Eagle who had a bad hairdo and way too much eyeliner who snapped when I asked her if there was more than one vegetarian chili selection available. She said, "M'am, this IS the natural food section. If you want more variety you will have to go to another area of the store." I wanted to snatch her up by her perm dried mullet and...peacefully explain to her why her tone was inappropriate. I muttered something about shopping at Whole Foods and left it at that.
4. My chihuahua shitting and pissing all over the place. He is so friggin' annoying. But so cute at the same time. I told him he is small enough to seriously hurt and still have enough energy to bury the same day. He barely recognizes his name and so I am sure he doesn't understand English. I know it was mean. But you laughed a little didn't you?
How could I stay mad? 
Boy was Little Miss Matchpack pissed!
My tea is cold. I am going to go heat it up.
posted by Melissa Ayotte @ 7:35 PM
3 Comments:
Sounds like a day. There were lots of visuals there that will stay with me today, like Lord of the Flies, trenchcoat midget, and burying a chihuahua. I'm sure I misspelled that. My boys want a chihuahua.
I love the Go Gos. I saw them live once! Flock of Seagulls opened. That was so bitchin'! It was killer! (Trying to work some of that slang in. Do I sound young?)
I'm sorry you're day sucked! This is your bro by the way. Hey is the Pretty and Twisted CD any good? I don't think that I've listened to the whole thing all the way through yet.
Also, check out the song "Suicide Note" on the Underworld soundtrack. Its by Johnette Napolitano solo. Its very good.
I hope that your day today was better than yesterday. Mine was okay. Tomorrow I have the day off but I have errands to run and Nicolle is going to New York, so that's going to suck. Oh well...I'll call you and we can commiserate. LOL
;-)
My day really wasn't really bad. The good out weighed the bad 6 to 4.
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