Oh, there was some stuff and some things and some links to distract you from my lack of clever: Random Tuesday Thoughts
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2:00AM So, it’s been kind of a week, huh? I kinda had a little breakdown there but I’m feeling much better. I recommend one every 6 weeks or so, whether you need it or not. It’s cathartic and sometimes you lose weight.
And then Japan happened. Oh, Japan…I don’t even know what to say. Mother Earth is such a bitch.
So with that healthy dose of shit-flavored Perspective Medicine, let’s have a few random inane thoughts, shall we?
I forwarded this “romantic” Batman-themed hotel room (that you can rent for, ahem, 3 hours at a time) to Alfred. Then a (male) friend of ours shared the same link on Alfred’s FB wall. Um…awkward?
Men Without Hats is coming here in June. They’re Alfred’s favorite 80s One Hit Wonder, so much so, in fact, that ALL their songs are now “hits” as far as he’s concerned. This household is well-versed in Men Without Hats. Their show coincides with Alfred’s birthday, so he’s organized a bunch of friends to attend.
During their relevant period, he (and I) actually listened only to metal (if you count White Lion as metal, in my case. Which he doesn’t. BUT I DO). So if you didn’t like it the first time around, does that make a person retro-chic? Or are you still just Old?
I think I revealed far too much of my younger self in that paragraph.
I called H&R Block last week to see if I needed an appointment to get my taxes done. “No, it should be fine,” they told me. “Even if mine are a wee bit complicated?” I clarified. “Oh, no, you don’t need an appointment, you can just come in.”
So I went there today.
“We’re very busy,” they apologized. “You’ll have to make an appointment. It’s tax season.”
Really.
I had this idea once:
…except with entire sleepers for babies that are in the crawling phase.
It’s called MULTI-TASKING. (via nedhardy.com)
Identify with any of these?
Do you guys have one of those friends on FB who you used to know, like 20 years ago, and you know they still live in your city, and you see them every once in a while and you’re fairly certain it’s them but when you’re close enough to actually make eye contact, they totally go out of their way to avoid it?
Do you ever wonder if the friend is asking their friends the same damn question?
Now gather round, like moths to a flame, and share your own Random Thoughts.
Reader Comments (40)
Sorry to hear about the breakdown. I think those are going around, like the plague. I know I'm about to have one. But, like ya said, having one every 6 weeks is cathartic and Goddess knows I need to lose the weight.
There are not words for what is going on in Japan. I just can't wrap my head around that kind of devastation and suffering.
Retro-chic, most definitely. Never old. We will never be old. Just retro. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
I like your baby sleeper idea better than the slippers. I am a big fan child labor. Not that my Midget labors at anything other than trying to give me a stroke. I saw this bumper sticker somewhere: Children. It's why God made coal mines.
Yes! You should have a breakdown at least three times a year for sure! Keeps your head on straight!! And I totally thought of those mop slippers too! Argh!!
How about a friend who excitedly emails you for your current info and when you get in touch with them, they never respond again?>? Ummmmmm What??? I'm just saying!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
I breakdown is good for the soul.... I highly recommend having them regularly - although I try to go a little bit longer (like quarterly). Why I am not surprised about the H&R comment? And, I love those slippers!
Tax people are mental...
Periodic breakdowns are much needed. Kind of a vacation away for your brain anyway.
Happy RTT!!
H&R NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO They hire people off the streets give them 5 minutes of training and charge you $ so they can fuck it up for you. I'd rather give an untrained chimp the job.
Japan- well, what can one say- it is devastating and serves to remind that we are all in this (world) together- sort of forces you to put things in perspective and makes our differences not matter so much.
Ugh, sorry, not enough coffee didn't mean to click send yet- I believe I've gone around the bend quite some time ago and it's so nice here I don't bother going back, but periodic breakdowns are good in the meantime.
love the slippers!! Super great idea! Now if they would only vacuum.
I like retro-chic so much better than old but we all know that I am. And, is it just me or does the agoraphobia poster look like a nipple?
I just saw all your random posts around the hop and this is such a great idea. I am full of random thoughts. Next week I will join in and not just randomize everyones comment section, but grace you with my very own random post!! Hee Hee!! Like I need encouragement. I love how everyone really gets to know one another through your posts and blog hop! It is also nice it is kinda small at this point (when I visited) That way I had the time to read everyones stuff!! I just wanted to pop back by!
Jennifer ~ Makobi Scribe
Definitely Retro-chic, never old. ;)
My friends and I loved Men Without Hats!
Our taxes tend to be complicated too - which is why we have an accountant we call 'Shady Lady'.
I like your baby mop idea much better than the slippers one... :)
That batcave hotel is awesome!! And I am all for multitasking; hey kid, so long as you're down there, contribute to this household! Happy Tuesday!
I did actually duct tape towels to Thor's feet once. Id just washed the floor and it needed to dry pronto so I figured, hey, why not right? He had a lot of fun, the floor dried and no one (really) got hurt. I'd call it a successful venture.
And Japan. I can't even fathom all that's happened and still happening. It breaks my heart.
BTW, I'm totally the OCD poster. I refused to buy a house once because the windows on one side of the house were spaced slightly further apart on one side than the windows on the other side of the front door. I kid you not. I turned down the dreamiest kitchen I've ever seen and a pool because of windows I'd never actually be looking at anyway.
I hope you'll still be friends with me after admitting that...
I have seen those slippers before, but I want some for the dogs to cover their tongues. Wanna lick the floor? Then clean up after yourselves! What the hell is so tasty about engineered wood anyway?
You know, I just found out this weekend that friend of mine has mildly narcoleptic. She doesn't randomly fall asleep, she's just constantly tired.
It all comes back to tiny marshmallows.
The mop slippers reminded me of the shower foot scrubber things that have been advertised on TV recently. Like car washes for your feet!
Anyway, I like the posters, don't identify with any of them, but thought they were entertaining.
I regularly go crazy. It's good for you--cleans out all the gunk that builds up.
i always find it awkward to run into people that read my blog or are FB friends because I can't think of anything to talk about. They already know everything about me. it's weird.
Argh! Those posters are right on.
I'm bummed the Batman room is "romantic." I think it's neat and that's ruined by the thought that a sweep of the room with UV light would reveal splotches of Holy spew, Batman.
I'm a moth! I'm a moth!
Yes, I invented the baby sleeper duster too! Think of the money we could have made!
I had a meltdown last week. I agree that sometimes you just need them. Or maybe that's just me, I dunno. Seems to push my reset button and then I'm normal again...for a little while, anyway.
I'm the friend that avoids people in the grocery store. I just don't like talking to people in real life that much. I'm trying to do better.
And I'm glad you are feeling better.
does john rambo realize you're canadian?
also, i agree that breakdowns are necessary. we need to release all that we've been bottling up...lest we bust a cap in some american man's ass.
i love you keely...keep on shining!
and hey! YOU are my 600th post.
:)
I'm holding off on my breakdown until next month. I'm too busy right now, but I've got it penciled in. I was thinking of using my puppy for a mop until he went to the groomer. On the plus side, we can still use his head for a mop.
I must have those slippers!
I would prefer a breakdown every six weeks or so, as mine are currently every four weeks (and NO, I don't know how long it took me to realize they were PMS!) Sometimes it's just not worth crying unless you're going to go all out with a sobbing, nose running mess!