astrid Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I NEVER do this, but I"m sitting by myself in my office (not home office--- work office!) and I'm wallowing in self-pity so I need to whine. Feel free to ignore. 1. Today I woke up and it was pouring. We need the rain, but it's that weird in-between season in New England when it's cool, but not cold enough for sweaters, but too cool for summer clothes. Agonized over what to wear. This takes time and causes me to skip breakfast because I've used up that time changing outfits like a ninny. 2. Couldn't find an umbrella, and I needed one because my Monday + Wednesday job involves a LOOONG walk from parking lot to my office (Educational Consultant/Professional Development Trainer) Finally found a tiny one. I do not have a tiny body. Might as well not have bothered. 3. Driving down side street, two blocks from home, in pouring rain. Cat darts in front of me, I swerve to miss cat, bang the side mirror of my Suburban on a TELEPHONE POLE and smash it. Car is fine, I"m fine, CAT IS FINE, but poof! Another repair bill and an inconvenience. 4. Get to work and get pulled into a meeting at 11:00 am. Meeting runs until 1:30. I'm starving. Cafeteria closes at 1:30. I just miss it. Settle for a Diet Coke and a bag of Sun Chips from the vending machines. Could go out and forage at a fast food place a mile or so away, but again, LOOONG walk to parking lot with crappy umbrella in the pouring rain makes me decide it's not worth it. 5. Mom (who lives with us, bless her!) calls me to ask "whether or not I've thought of anything for dinner." :001_huh: UMM, no....I've been in and out of meetings and conference calls all day here in my office an hour away from home. My growling, empty stomach renders me unable to think of anything BUT dinner, but no, I haven't actually planned anything out. However, she's standing in the kitchen, in front of the refrigerator and around the corner from the pantry, and I"m home trying to guess. ARGH! I shouldn't complain; I adore my mom and she's the reason we can homeschool while I work part time. I"m eternally grateful to her for that, but NO, I HAVE NO FLIPPING IDEA WHAT TO MAKE FOR DINNER AT THIS POINT IN TIME!!!! I will undoubtedly think of something on the way home. 6. Now I"ve got low blood sugar, I"m starving, stressed out about the side mirror, and still damp from this morning, with no prospects for dinner, and soon will be getting soaked again on my way to the car, which I'll drive home in traffic with no passenger-side rearview mirror. :svengo: That is all I can think of at the moment. Thank you all for listening. You may continue on with your lovely, happy, fulfilling day now. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Oh, my. You poor thing. Here's hoping a dinner idea comes quickly and so does dinner. Sounds like tonight is a good night for a cup of something hot and cozy and a movie.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sounds to me like a good night for take-out and a nice glass (or four) of wine. ;) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 So sorry!! I feel for you!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 UGH!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sounds like a pizza night! Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :grouphug: Seriously, pick up dinner and have a large glass of wine with that (or a Mike's, whichever you prefer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Oh Astrid :( What a terrible, rotten, no good, very bad sort of day :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :grouphug: Wishing you a peaceful night and a dry tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'm sorry, that stinks! Hope your day starts looking up!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sounds like a pizza night! Hang in there!! :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :grouphug: Jimmy Johns delivers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That just sucks! I am so sorry. I try really hard to have a positive attitude, but on days like that I want to tell everyone to ____ off! (Fill in with however strong of an expletive you desire. No judgement here...:001_smile:) I hope you can get home, dry off and chill for a while tonight. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktkcb Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Look on the bright side.....you could be in the same situation here in CA where it is 110 deg. today :o). I'll take your rainy in between weather. Wishing you food, though :o). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Oh gosh, that is one for the books. I am sorry! Hope you are at home eating right about now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 No, no, no, in THAT kind of weather one needs a hot tea with a shot of honey whiskey, not a 'cold one' or a glass of wine! Do you think that maybe your mom was calling to sort of hint that she would be willing to think of something or start something for you? Is she a former SAHM who might be lost without being needed to cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a craptastic day!! Hope your evening is better (and that perhaps your mom surprised you by having dinner ready when you came home)... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sounds to me like a good night for take-out and a nice glass (or four) of wine. ;) :grouphug: :iagree: Sorry, Astrid. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 When my bedraggled self finally made it home tonight: My sainted husband met me at the back door with a Mike's and a big hug, My sainted mother had a lasagna in the oven, My sainted daughter was tossing together a salad, And my sainted dogs were wagging and turning themselves inside out because it had been NINE WHOLE HOURS since they'd seen me last and gosh darn it, they adore me! (It was also THEIR supper time, and everyone else in the house had ignored them so I was truly their LAST. BEST. HOPE. so I"m not really taking it personally.) So life is good again. Thanks for your sympathy, suggestions and commiseration! I truly appreciate them all! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritsumei Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm with them! Take-out for dinner. We've got a pizza place just up the road & keep their number in our cells: they'll have one ready in about 15 min most of the time. More than one day has been greatly improved by Papa John's & Stargate reruns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 So life is good again.Ahhhhh. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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