7.13.2009

can't trust that day

You know how it feels like there are either 30 years or 30 seconds between Friday evening and Monday morning but you aren't sure which and then when you throw yourself to the wolves when the whistle blows you aren't surrounded by any of the people that you wish you were and you feel so damned lonely that you walk out the front door of your building just to find somewhere to be alone but everyone is everywhere so you pretend they are doing the same thing just to make yourself feel better about your current situation, which will pass by noon just like it always does and you know by dinner time you'll be wishing for the peace of your office rather than the tug at your apron strings while you look at the messes you didn't clean up on Saturday when you actually had a chance?

Me neither, but I feel really bad for those that do.

So pathetic.

I haven't been to the beach yet this summer.
That has to change.

My grill has cobwebs in it.
That is very Unamerican this time of year.

I just ate a grape that completely changed my life for the better.
It was reddish on top and yellowish on the bottom and seedless and crisp.
Does anyone know what kind that was? I'm gonna need these on the daily.

I took care of two kids this weekend. Jake and his nine year old cousin. They did a great job of keeping one another entertained. Jake is a great Little Brother type, he loves to learn and try things that big kids can do. He loses his patience and his shiz with babies. It's almost funny. I think he gets it from his mom. If I didn't feel his frustration, he would probably get a swift kick because of the way he acts when he is around someone who can't talk or walk.

I bought Twister on a whim. And kicked everyone's ass in the Tri-state area. You know how I sort of look like a spider with it's middle legs pulled off? Not convenient for everyday living, but it makes for a good time every now and then.

I haven't played that game since I was 13, in my dad's basement with my brothers during a tornadic storm. It seems like a bad joke now, Twister during twisters. Kids tied in knots and falling on a concrete floor is so charming.

Why don't they still make lawn darts?

17 degrees {comments}:

David said...

I know the girl who got a lawn dart in her head that started the lawsuits and subsequent banning of them. Very nice girl.

singamaraja said...

Visiting you

M.J. said...

I feel like I haven't fully enjoyed summer this year yet either. That definitely needs to change!

Hillbilly Duhn said...

We've grilled a plenty this summer already. Kids have gone swimming in their little pool that now has holes in it. But we haven't made it to the beach or swimming ourselves. I've swam in my own sweat more than I'd have liked so far this summer.

You know something, I don't think I have ever played Twister. I know right, you totally just gafawed, but it's true.

Lizzi said...

My weekend was 30 seconds long. Paragraph one sounds like my typical Monday morning.

Get your grill in order!

Poolside with the Girls said...

I went on ebay and bought my husband a set of original lawn jarts a few years ago. I guess it's such a big deal that the guy had to pretend to be selling me a $50 T Shirt and threw in the lawn jarts for free. Top secretish. I loved playing that game when I was a kid. We always aimed for each other. FUN!

Zip n Tizzy said...

T HATES babies. Has absolutely no tolerance for them.
I'm telling you, he and Jake will get along great some day!

Shelly Overlook said...

As someone who has had lawn darts embedded in her person on two different occasions, I can assure you I don't miss them.

lacochran said...

Summer is flying by. As Royal Caribbean says "GET OUT THERE!"

Jayson said...

Holy crap! I forgot about that.

And I had never caught the irony.

anniegirl1138 said...

They make a lawn dart like game but once the potential of maiming and death are subtracted is there a reason to play?

carolyn said...

Remember how in your last post you said that you always thought you were a riot?? Well you ARE!

OMG- grapes on the daily...cobwebs on your grill....and the 1st sentence of your post... exactly what everyone needs to read on a Monday to feel normal.

Thanks!

PorkStar said...

agree on first paragraph on all counts, and this summer does not warrant any beach going activity whatsoever.

blackbelt said...

I JUST feel like I'm getting the hang of summer when I get the SCHOOL LIST from Boo's teacher! in early July!

Amanda said...

Cobwebs in your grill? That's just wrong. I use mine all year 'round - even in the snow.

Domestic Goddess said...

You don't have a lawn, do you?

Jeve (aka John and Steve) said...

I hope you enjoy summer soon! We finally are getting some sun here in NY and it feels good! Best of luck. I like the Twister in twisters line. Very nice.