hackles down
OK, here’s some good things that have happened today:
1. A research phone call I was dreading got canceled because the person I had to call gave us a fake phone number. Who does that? On the other hand, no dreaded TALKING ON THE PHONE. Score.
2. I have been researching for weeks who to work with to refinance our house. A few minutes ago, I heard a coworker leaving early, saying she was off to refinance her house. I sprinted over to her (startling her) and got the name of the mortgage dude, plus her very passionate testimonial about how awesome he is.
3. My iPod died right before my workout this morning, making it the worst workout ever. (”Have I always been this wheezy?”) But then I fixed it (the iPod, not my wheeziness).
4. It’s already 2:30 on Friday. Only three hours left.
5. The bag of Rainier cherries I got at the farmers’ market yesterday. So juicy.
6. I managed to MacGuyver (all by myself since the IT guy was gone) a very sophisticated telephone/recorder/USB-transcript thingy. And then I tested it out by doing my Butthead impression: “Testes, testes, one, two, three? Heh heh.” And then spent 5 minutes trying to figure out how to delete my recording.
7. Sloppy joes for dinner.
Hey, I’d be really interested to know who you are refi-ing with….or considering…since that is in my line of work.
Also, I made sloppy joes for the kids last night from a packet. Do you use a recipe? Or are you a mamwich girl?
Comment by Saly — June 20, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
OMG, the last thing I should do is read your blog and drink something at the same time. #6 nearly made me spit my drink out. Love the sense of humor
Comment by Michelle Pierce — June 20, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
Saly,
The place is called A&M Mortgage out of Edina, MN. Let me know if you know of any horror stories about them, or if you have any recommendations. I’m going to call next week to set up an appointment and see what our options are.
I use a recipe from Jason’s mom for the sloppy joes. They are fantastic. If you want it, let me know. I’ll email it to you.
Comment by Shauna — June 20, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
Have you ALWAYS been this wheezy! HILARIOUS! I wheezed laughing reading that.
Man, sloppy joes are like a top 10 food for me. I like them with crushed potato chips and cheese on top.
Comment by Tessie — June 20, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
I would never be able to jimmy some kind of recorder thing. You rock, sister.
Also - sloppy joes sound insanely good right now.
I hope your weekend is great, and that Jason makes it through the workday in one piece.
Comment by Artemisia — June 20, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
You are an independent miracle worker. I am very impressed.
Glad the hackles are down. Have a great weekend!
Comment by Jess — June 20, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
I HATE when my iPod dies right before my workout. Hate. And no matter how I try to keep it charged, it happens fairly consistently. And definitely nothing sucks more than listening to your own sucking sounds while you’re desperate for air/cheesecake.
Comment by amber — June 20, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
Friday has redeemed itself. Enjoy your weekend!
Comment by Julie — June 20, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
No. 6 is just fab. I moved offices 6 months ago and I still can’t figure out how to change my voicemail.
Comment by slynnro — June 22, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
I just thought of a book that you might enjoy. Being Dead by Jim Crace.
Comment by Shannon — June 23, 2008 @ 12:10 pm