Here are my three good things for today:
1. I figured out what I'm going to be for Halloween! I can't tell you, but I can give you a hint: think steampunk. I'm so excited!!*
2. My cat Alice looked super cute this afternoon when I came home from work. Waiting at the top of the stairs, front paws hooked over the lower railing. Adorable.
3. The parents are out at a movie, so I'm enjoying some alone time at the house. Good grief, I sound like a teenager.
What are your three good things?
*See, every year at the office there is a huge Halloween party. Everyone dresses up, and this year I'm going to look awesome. There will be goggles. Or a hat. Not sure which yet, but definitely one or the other.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Let's face it— "Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar" just wasn't very good.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. I didn't expect my skirt to fit me this morning, but it did. Consequently, I looked much cuter at work than originally anticipated. That skirt is now my new favorite.
2. It's going to be great sleeping weather tonight. "Crispy," as my mother would say. Which makes me think of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.* Which, in my possibly controversial opinion, was every bit as good as the first one. Not many movie sequels can equal the original, you know. Off the top of my head, I can think of Toy Story 2 and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
3. I just took a shower, but did not get my hair wet. This is good, because that means that I don't have to go through the laborious process of drying it. Sometimes it's just too hard.
What are your three good things?
*And if you know why, then you've just moved up significantly in my book.
1. I didn't expect my skirt to fit me this morning, but it did. Consequently, I looked much cuter at work than originally anticipated. That skirt is now my new favorite.
2. It's going to be great sleeping weather tonight. "Crispy," as my mother would say. Which makes me think of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.* Which, in my possibly controversial opinion, was every bit as good as the first one. Not many movie sequels can equal the original, you know. Off the top of my head, I can think of Toy Story 2 and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
3. I just took a shower, but did not get my hair wet. This is good, because that means that I don't have to go through the laborious process of drying it. Sometimes it's just too hard.
What are your three good things?
*And if you know why, then you've just moved up significantly in my book.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Hunger is the best sauce.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. I think I'm going to finish my book tonight. That means I can start the next one. I love trilogies. Although I should most definitely take the time to enjoy the book I'm reading now, instead of rushing through it in my haste to get to the next one. I don't want to miss anything.
2. I was stuck behind a slow driver this morning, and it didn't bother me in the least. This is rare. Usually that sends my blood pressure through the roof. Today, however, I decided to just chill and enjoy the drive. It's not like I was in a huge rush to get to work.
3. Mom cooked really delicious salmon for dinner this evening. Made even more delicious by the fact that I was starving.* I read a quotation recently which said that "hunger is the best sauce." How true that is.
What are your three good things?
*Seriously, my stomach was practically eating itself. For a little while, I actually thought I was imploding.
1. I think I'm going to finish my book tonight. That means I can start the next one. I love trilogies. Although I should most definitely take the time to enjoy the book I'm reading now, instead of rushing through it in my haste to get to the next one. I don't want to miss anything.
2. I was stuck behind a slow driver this morning, and it didn't bother me in the least. This is rare. Usually that sends my blood pressure through the roof. Today, however, I decided to just chill and enjoy the drive. It's not like I was in a huge rush to get to work.
3. Mom cooked really delicious salmon for dinner this evening. Made even more delicious by the fact that I was starving.* I read a quotation recently which said that "hunger is the best sauce." How true that is.
What are your three good things?
*Seriously, my stomach was practically eating itself. For a little while, I actually thought I was imploding.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I heart hummus.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. NPR has published their list of the top 100 science fiction/fantasy books of all time. I shall work through them one by one (skipping all the ones I've read already, of course) and be a happy camper.
2. At work, I received an entertaining email from a very enthusiastic paralegal who clearly loves her job. Exclamation points! Smiley faces! Even a "pretty please." It all left me feeling a bit exhausted, really. But it was a nice change from the boring ones.*
3. I had hummus for dinner. Hummus is yummus.
What are your three good things?
*And vastly preferable to the downright nasty ones that I've seen. Fortunately, I have yet to be on the receiving end of one of those, which is a good thing because it would probably look really unprofessional if I cried at my desk. I don't do well when people are angry with me. It's why I've never attempted to be a waitress. I have no doubt that I would be stupendous—I'm a very nice person and I have an excellent memory, but the first time that someone was unhappy with their meal and took it out on me, I would collapse in on myself like a dying star.
1. NPR has published their list of the top 100 science fiction/fantasy books of all time. I shall work through them one by one (skipping all the ones I've read already, of course) and be a happy camper.
2. At work, I received an entertaining email from a very enthusiastic paralegal who clearly loves her job. Exclamation points! Smiley faces! Even a "pretty please." It all left me feeling a bit exhausted, really. But it was a nice change from the boring ones.*
3. I had hummus for dinner. Hummus is yummus.
What are your three good things?
*And vastly preferable to the downright nasty ones that I've seen. Fortunately, I have yet to be on the receiving end of one of those, which is a good thing because it would probably look really unprofessional if I cried at my desk. I don't do well when people are angry with me. It's why I've never attempted to be a waitress. I have no doubt that I would be stupendous—I'm a very nice person and I have an excellent memory, but the first time that someone was unhappy with their meal and took it out on me, I would collapse in on myself like a dying star.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Excuse me while I squeal like a squealy girl.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. I accidentally slept in until 10:30 this morning. Woops. It was awesome.
2. Mom and I went to some antique stores in Flemington today, and fortunately for my wallet, I didn't buy anything. I'm in a non-spending phase right now.* We also walked past a place that was holding adoptions for puppies and kittens. REALLY CUTE puppies and kittens. I mean, I don't think I've ever seen a puppy or kitten that isn't cute, but these were cuter than average. They were so cute that they are causing me to completely lose my head and gush about them like a disgusting fountain of sappy gushiness. Oh my god, Molly, SHUT UP.
3. The parental units and I went to a new-ish barbecue place off Rt. 12 for dinner. Quite possibly one of the most satisfying meals I've ever had. Everything was great! They even had chess pie on the dessert menu. I will give you ten bonus points if you know what chess pie is.
What are your three good things?
*Except for the part where we also went to Kohls, and I bought two handbags.
1. I accidentally slept in until 10:30 this morning. Woops. It was awesome.
2. Mom and I went to some antique stores in Flemington today, and fortunately for my wallet, I didn't buy anything. I'm in a non-spending phase right now.* We also walked past a place that was holding adoptions for puppies and kittens. REALLY CUTE puppies and kittens. I mean, I don't think I've ever seen a puppy or kitten that isn't cute, but these were cuter than average. They were so cute that they are causing me to completely lose my head and gush about them like a disgusting fountain of sappy gushiness. Oh my god, Molly, SHUT UP.
3. The parental units and I went to a new-ish barbecue place off Rt. 12 for dinner. Quite possibly one of the most satisfying meals I've ever had. Everything was great! They even had chess pie on the dessert menu. I will give you ten bonus points if you know what chess pie is.
What are your three good things?
*Except for the part where we also went to Kohls, and I bought two handbags.
Friday, September 9, 2011
I wish I had thought to name my cat Pasta Batman.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. Before I left the house this morning, I remembered to put a Band-Aid on my heel so that my grown-up shoes wouldn't give me a blister. Beauty knows no pain. The things I do for Fancy Dress-Up Day at work. But I rocked the shoes :)
2. The parents and I went window shopping for sofas this evening, and I saw a man asleep on one of the displays. I mean completely asleep. As if he'd been there for hours. I have ALWAYS WANTED to do that.* Hats off to you, sir.
3. On the This American Life podcast, I heard two little kids telling a story about how their dog wound up with the name Pasta Batman. Which, in my opinion, is the best name for a dog I've ever heard. Ever.
What are your three good things?
*Ever since I read From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, I have wanted to somehow hide in a store (or a museum) all day and then sleep in one of the display beds at night. I don't know why. It just sounds like fun to me.
1. Before I left the house this morning, I remembered to put a Band-Aid on my heel so that my grown-up shoes wouldn't give me a blister. Beauty knows no pain. The things I do for Fancy Dress-Up Day at work. But I rocked the shoes :)
2. The parents and I went window shopping for sofas this evening, and I saw a man asleep on one of the displays. I mean completely asleep. As if he'd been there for hours. I have ALWAYS WANTED to do that.* Hats off to you, sir.
3. On the This American Life podcast, I heard two little kids telling a story about how their dog wound up with the name Pasta Batman. Which, in my opinion, is the best name for a dog I've ever heard. Ever.
What are your three good things?
*Ever since I read From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, I have wanted to somehow hide in a store (or a museum) all day and then sleep in one of the display beds at night. I don't know why. It just sounds like fun to me.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
You could use my hair for surgical thread today. It is that clean.
Here are my three good things for today:
1. As an experiment, I got up early and went to the gym before work. I discovered that I like this much better than going after work, and everything was great until fifteen minutes into my elliptical routine when That Time of the Month snuck up and sucker-punched me.* It hurt too much to keep running, so I had to quit. But I still like the early-morning workout thing. I think I'm going to keep doing it.
2. Katie Lewis found a ukulele at Gymboree, and they let her have it for free! We're going to form a ukulele band and play on the subways. I just decided this now. I hope she's okay with it.
3. I washed my hair twice today. Once this morning after the gym, and again this evening because I'm meeting some important people at the office tomorrow and I want it to be squeaky-clean. I've heard that cleanliness is next to Godliness. Let's just say that I'm trying to get really close.
What are your three good things?
*It does not give me a nice warning to let me know it's approaching. There is no transition, no gentle knock at the door, no friendly "Hello? I just want to let you know that I'm going to be visiting for the next seven days, and I'll probably start moving my stuff in within the next few hours." It's more like nothing, nothing, nothing, then "HEY I'M HERE LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD." How gauche.
1. As an experiment, I got up early and went to the gym before work. I discovered that I like this much better than going after work, and everything was great until fifteen minutes into my elliptical routine when That Time of the Month snuck up and sucker-punched me.* It hurt too much to keep running, so I had to quit. But I still like the early-morning workout thing. I think I'm going to keep doing it.
2. Katie Lewis found a ukulele at Gymboree, and they let her have it for free! We're going to form a ukulele band and play on the subways. I just decided this now. I hope she's okay with it.
3. I washed my hair twice today. Once this morning after the gym, and again this evening because I'm meeting some important people at the office tomorrow and I want it to be squeaky-clean. I've heard that cleanliness is next to Godliness. Let's just say that I'm trying to get really close.
What are your three good things?
*It does not give me a nice warning to let me know it's approaching. There is no transition, no gentle knock at the door, no friendly "Hello? I just want to let you know that I'm going to be visiting for the next seven days, and I'll probably start moving my stuff in within the next few hours." It's more like nothing, nothing, nothing, then "HEY I'M HERE LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD." How gauche.
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