I know I did something new today, and it was pretty cool. However, I cannot remember. This seems to be happening increasingly more often as of late. Apologies to all.
Well, I saved the box, and today it became my new thing. I fit inside completely! It took me four times to re-adjust, but somehow I made it.
Yay Earth Day! Next to Thanksgiving, this could be my favorite day of the year. I love getting that reminder to be more conscious with my choices and to connect more with nature. Today was such a great day, because I woke up to African Daisy seedlings!!! They magically sprung out from the dirt- and when I say magically, that's really the truth. It's only been 3 days since we planted them! It was a great Earth Day surprise.
Today I took a stand against junk mail. (I'm sure you will all appreciate this!) I went to www.optoutprescreen.com and removed my name from the list used by credit and insurance agencies to send me "offers". The U.S. is required to give everyone the option to opt out if they so choose, and you can do it for 5 years or for your entire life. I'll take any chance I can get to stop these agencies from sending me crap.
You would not believe it. Today, while taking some friends on another exploration in the piano caves, (click here) we took it step further.. After climbing more ladders and getting deeper inside the building, we stumbled upon a trapdoor on the ceiling. Reluctantly, Pete reached for the handle and suddenly, Incredible! It opened and we felt the cool night air and sounds of campus around us. We emerged in awe and wonder at the secret place called the Fine Arts Building Roof. So cool.
Gloria Estefan sure got it right in her hit "Turn It Upside Down". Today, Pete and I took our sightreading abilities to new heights... by reading music upside down.
I called someone on the phone and talked in gorilla today. And though I imagined a lot of hysterical laughter and banana flinging, all that I got was a "Hello? Hello? Hello?" from the other person. However, it was still mildly entertaining on my side of the line.
I have no idea how today's new thing came into fruition... only that, I wanted to be a mail delivery woman for a day. Not really, but I attempted to deliver yesterday's paper to a completely random house, via moving car. Don't ask me, I assumed it would be a good idea... (You hear me yell "dang it!" because it doesn't quite make it to the doorstep.)
Coming from a family with all girls, I know virtually nothing about sports, video games, boxers, aftershave, physicals, peeing standing up, fixing appliances, or facial hair.
Today, Pete graciously offered his moustache to teach me how to shave facial hair. It was a bit scary to operate a razor so close to someone's mouth, but I think I did alright. Thank you Pete for your generosity and trust!
Today, for the first time ever, I learned how to do catering. Hamilton's Steak and Seafood hired me for their crew, and it was hard work! We covered a wedding reception, and I did everything from setting up tables, bussing drinks and dirty dishes, washing those dishes, vacuuming the stairs, setting up AGAIN, more bussing, more cleaning... you get the picture. And all of this in high heels (I couldn't find my flats!) Yeah, after walking up and down stairs for over 10 and a half hours, my calves better look like freakin rocks.
Sometimes, stink happens. Man stink, woman stink... you name it. It becomes a necessity to have a spare deodorant on hand in case of emergencies.
I had a stinky moment. In creative arts, and I can start to smell a strange odor coming from my armpits. I realized that I had not put anything on in the groggy hours of my awakening. Oh, Horror! So, I abandoned all social rules, and put on deodorant during class. Yes, I had people in front and behind me. Yes, Pete was yelling "What are you doing? PUTTING ON DEODORANT!?" I imagine that in a class of 400, about 20 people might have gotten a peek at my underarms. But it was nice to smell a (strong) hint of Spanish Rose wafting from my pits while learning about Stephen Foster.
What to do when you are hosting couch surfer in town? Go out to eat, of course! Today we ate at Ya! Poh!- a CHILEAN RESTAURANT! It was really delicious, because it was all fresh, including the specialized bread he cooked right on the spot.
Five words:
Fun Inside Automatic Car Wash.
That's all I really want to divulge at this time. (Get your mind out of the gutter!)
Also, I got my first job at a Restraunt... catering!! I'm so happy.
Yeah, that's right. Sam's club was having a "taste of spring" sample day this weekend. So, Pete Simon and I ate an entire lunch of just food samples. It was madness! So many people there.
Also, we went hunting for gorilla art in the dark, and realized (too late) that it was extremely muddy at the site. Shoes were completely submersed in the sludge, and I got to add washing my shoes in the washing machine to my New.
If any of you know me, you will understand that my foods don't mix. Neither do they switch places. Breakfast is morning. Three meals a day. And, I very seriously condone eating hamburgers with pancakes in the same meal. So today, I dove through my comfort zone, and I ate my meals backwards.
There's nothing that is more fulfilling than eating a giant waffle like a mouse.
