Random Friday


The random thoughts going through my brain today.


1. A flat surface in my house, any flat surface, given enough time (like 2 days), will look like this-


2. Teaching your child to spell is not 100% a good idea.


3. If someone saw the laundry and magazines and Eagle Scout project supplies taking up my bed, they might assume I'm a hoarder. (No picture, because I doubt you want to see my unfolded laundry.)

4. I rock at making teacher appreciation bulletin boards. (Also, I can't spell bulletin. I had to look it up. duh.)


5. Cars are tools of the devil. Plain and simple. Today, I would like to do to my car what Cameron did to his dad's in Ferris Beuller. You know, kick the crap out of it, then send it flying-

Pretty sure the insurance wouldn't cover it, though.

6. What's worse than having your car break down on your way home from the junior high school? Missing a massage because your car broke down on the way home from the junior high school.

7. Is there anything that can make your day bright after missing a massage? The kindness of strangers. Thanks to Shelley for not just letting me use your phone, but for giving two people you've never met a ride home. Heaven took notice, I'm sure.

Comments

  1. JudyMay 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I so appreciate your #3 - - my bedroom is a big fat mess and I can't wait to "remodel" (paint) when all my kids are out of the house - - again :) Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers - pay it forward !!

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  2. TangledLouMay 4, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    #6 made me cry for you a little bit. Good thing #7 makes it a little easier to bear. Have a great weekend!

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  3. k~May 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    You made me laugh out loud when I started reading this, and had the strongest urge to yell "TAWANDA" when I got to #5... however, there is a resolution for #6... draw up #8 tonight and include that spa/massage time then :-) Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  4. MichelleMay 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    #1 is my house after a week of me working and the family being in charge of themselves...I think I'll tackle it tomorrow!

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  5. NikkiMay 5, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    This was such a great post :) Number 1 could be a picture of any surface in my flat too, though I don't think I need 2 whole days to get to that level, I work fast! Cookies make my day bright :D

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  6. Julie DeMilleMay 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    @Judy- I did manage to get the mess off my bed. I won't say where I put it, tho.
    @TangledLou- It's okay. I got to reschedule the massage.
    @November Rain- There's a lot of things I could yell while I beat up my car.
    @Michelle- Good luck on the house. Kids in charge of themselves is a bit scary.
    @Nikki- I may have exaggerated the time a bit. It doesn't take me that long either.

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  7. Sleepy JoeMay 6, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Thank you for sharing all of those random thoughts. Gutted about your car, great about the random kindness, Other peoples houses are the same as mine - Yay. I no longer feel alone in a sea of minimalist and pristine homes.

    PS I love your teacher appreciation board, I'm sure it will make the teachers day!

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  8. Masked MomMay 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    #2 was hilarious--and all too familiar.

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