It’s blizzarding outside. I’m inside watching Rain Man in bed.
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I spent a snowy afternoon downtown, shopping local and having a delightful lunch. It felt nice to decompress.
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I had to think hard about a few of these things.
T.V. Shows: Project Runway, Mad Men, ART 21 series, America’s Next Top Model, The Office, 16 and Pregnant
Books: On the Road by Jack Kerouac and anything, ANYTHING by David Sedaris.
Movies: Dumb & Dumber, Into the Wild, The Wizard of Oz, Zoolander
Color: Green
Ice Cream Flavor: Häagen-Dazs Dulce De Leche
Drink: Soy Chai Lattes, Coke Zero, Naked Green Machine
Band: Wilco
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THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE BEEN MAYHEM. On Friday evening—the calm before the storm—I looked through my planner toward the weekend. Two hours to myself.
So it went: Morning/afternoon grocery shift, 15 minutes to get to my clients’ site for an overnight, then spending a solid 24 hours on the clock with them. I figured being on duty would be beneficial to my sleep schedule: They’d be in bed early, I’d be in bed early, everyone would be rested. Nada. Sleep at 3:30am…awakened at 6.
Released from the 24-hour shift, I had an hour and a half to clean myself up before pulling a closing shift at the g-store.
I showered. I saw my bed. I thought, “I’m going to take a little cat nap before work.” I overslept.
And made it to work 20 minutes late. But, it was worth it. I’m exhausted. Thirty-six of the last 38 hours I’ve been clocked in.
TOMORROW is a “me” day! No work. Just shopping and preparing for Christmas and my upcoming trip (which I can’t stop talking or thinking about), cleaning and tying up other loose ends. I might sleep in and get a nice coffee in the morning and run errands. That’s my favorite kind of busy day!
I’m disappointed in myself for not accomplishing half or even a few of the things I had planned for this month—starting new projects, making things, photographing, cooking, baking, going out, etc. I’m searching for the time to find relaxation. There’s always next year or tomorrow and not everything is disheartening. I had an excellent school semester that I worked to achieve. With those months and projects and classes now aside, I can conquer other things!
I hope everyone is wonderful. I miss familiar people and traditions. I really am longing for warmth right now—inside and out.
Take care, be well
j
I’M COMING FOR YOU SOON!!!
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If I could be anywhere right now, I’d be among this scene—laying in the field, reveling in sunshine, forgetting time…
…or I’d be in California sunshine—which I will be, in two weeks!!
Before I go to sleep — today in two photographs:
Fluffy white snow, never gets old, oh, beautiful day.
Get on your Boots
I had a sense that a pair of boots I found at the thrift store tonight were of good quality, so I went with my gut and bought them—for $10. They weren’t my size, but they were soft, beautiful leather and stamped on the bottom, “Handmade in Italy.” I just had a feeling, and I knew I could pawn them off on someone.
I decided that my sister Heidi was a perfect candidate. She tried the boots on and they fit like a charm, and I was pleased to have found them feet to stop around. Out of curiosity, Heidi and I googled the boot maker to find the ballpark of what the boots were worth.
The boots I bought for $10 at a thrift store are sold at Neiman Marcus. For about $1000.
Heidi left my house in them, $500 on each foot. She looks so chic! Merry Christmas, sis!
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