November 23, 2011

• random, but not cranky

  I woke up this morning full of get up and go.  So I went out to breakfast with a friend and coworker.  She’s crazier than I am.  We solved the problems of the universe, flat out gossiped, and discussed the end of the world.  Which led me to laughing hysterically.  In any case, my get up and go has resulted in a powerful need for a nap.

  I was going to make a list for today.  Yesterday I actually accomplished 3 or 4 tasks.  It was amazing.  And I don’t mean those things that you just have to do again.  I mean done.

  Ok.  First major accomplishment of the day.  I sweet-talked littleloudone into helping me deliver a big project thereby removing her from the path of spawn and friend, who are writing a book today- an hour into their day they are now eating breakfast.  Three-for-one deal.  I’m kinda a genius.  Anyhow. The Big Project.  You’ll never believe this, but I actually sometimes DO things for OTHERS.  No, it’s true.  The neighborhood elementary school has held this Helping Hands Fair in February for the past 3 or so years.  It’s usually run by the teachers, but a few years ago I had a proposition (when I was just a parent, not an employee) that flew.  So we (by which I mean school kids and parents) have been making these fun, but simple, polar fleece tied pillows that we deliver to the hospital.  Did you notice I said February?  Anyhow.  These pillows have been in my possession since February.  It takes a while for me to do quality control and then the hospital was being renovated.  Today, yes TODAY, the pillows are being stored at the hospital instead of my van, living room, and garage (rotation according to which space was needed for what).  Wahoo.  And it’s almost time to start thinking about making them again.  Littleloudone says we made 50 this year.  I feel like it was more like 75, but she has a much better memory than I do.

  What I’m not thinking about today: Christmas shopping.  I have no idea what anyone wants.  I don’t even know what I want.  Except Rampage for the Wii and maybe a couple CD’s and my favorite college professor’s new book.  Not that Christmas is about what I want.  Seriously.  Spawn says she wants a shopping day at Good Will.  I mean as a present. That girl cracks me up.  And littleloudone will do all her Christmas shopping AT Good Will.  I think she bought for everyone last year with $2.38.  She cracks me up too.

  “Rampage?” you say.  Rampage, I say.  When spouse and I were first dating, we’d often go across the street from my dorm to Playland.  An arcade.  Remember arcades?  How I loved Playland.  And Rampage.  Because there is just something so cathartic about pounding the crap out of buildings.  My Lizzie was a wild, violent thing.  I got electrocuted, ate many toilets and, more than necessary, “accidentally” punched Ralph.  I laughed every time I accidentally punched Ralph.  Until he lost his life, turned into a little human, and I ate him.  Ah.  Good times.  I think spouse preferred when I played Galaga.  A little less threatening, perhaps.  So.  Yup.  When I found out that Rampage was on the Wii, I immediately put it on my Christmas list.  No matter how little I touch the Wii now (or anything close to the tv, for that matter), I will have time for Lizzie.

  

  And, speaking of time, it’s time for me to do something.  Still haven’t made the list.  Still haven’t had a nap.  But… Today is a gift.  It’s a wide open space that I can fill how I choose.  And I’m getting a little excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow.  Yum.  I think I’ll make 20 pound cake with lemon drizzle.  Hardly Thanksgiving-y, but so delicious.  Friday will almost certainly include a puzzle and hot chocolate with cherry kiafa or whatever the heck it’s called and Christmas music and games.  So carry on without me.  I know it’ll be hard. 

  A peaceful, happy Thanksgiving, whenever you celebrate and however you celebrate, dear Xanga friends.

   

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