deferring Mother Nature until Nov. 1
It snowed yesterday, a fact Jason and I communicated to each other via high-pitched shrieking and mild cursing. It wasn’t enough to stick or anything, but the fact that it was snowing while the wind was gusting at 35 mph made my soul die a little. To compensate, I bought two sweaters, which was surprisingly difficult since the stores only have stupid vests and short-sleeved sweaters or sweaters made of see-through material without buttons or zippers, and what’s with the loose definition of “sweater” this season anyway, fashion world? Mother Nature is slingshotting icy pellets at great velocity, I need SLEEVES.
P.S. I actually bought one of the short-sleeved sweaters. It is pink. I am a hypocrite.
Jason & I also got new phones. As Luddites, we were unaware that our nearly 5-year-old phones were candidates for the Smithsonian, so when we went to get a new battery, the phone rep said, “Um…why don’t you two just get new phones? Also, they don’t make batteries for those phones anymore.” So Jason got one of the nicer phones and I took the free one. And then Jason tried to remedy a long-standing problem he’s had with his ability to send text messages, and was on the phone for over an hour with technical support, who finally said they’d have to consult with the engineers. And this is why we only use our phones for phone calls.
We switched sides of the bed last night so I could be closer to the heating vent and Jason could prolong the time until I demand we put on flannel sheets, and we were both pretty excited about it. All day one of us would exclaim, “We’re switching sides of the bed!” and then we’d mentally high five. (We are quite possibly doofuses.) (Also, I was excited because Abby usually requires a few days to get used to the new sleeping arrangements, which means I get a few nights of sleep without having my neck kneaded by a needy feline, except last night not even five minutes had elapsed before she jumped up on my side of the bed and came right up to me purring, all, “You can run but you cannot hide. Now let’s have that neck.”)
I am down about 10 lbs. from when I started haphazardly exercising, and while I’d like to say it’s because I’m diligent about doing the 30-Day Shred or the fact that I no longer have Mountain Dew, butter and bacon as my daily staples, it’s all a lie. I exercise very little, eat like crap and yet my pants are all dragging on the ground because they no longer have that convenient roll of fat to cling to around my midsection. The only explanation is Shorty. We take him on a nice long walk every evening, and whenever he’s outside in the yard, I play tag with him, which involves him running at me with a tennis ball or rock hanging out of his mouth and me pretending to just miss tagging him.
So there’s my tip for the day: adopt a dog, lose weight!
One of my great sorrows is that I get allergies from flannel sheets. I guess the fuzz gets in my nose or someting. Waaah! But I can live vicariously through you, once you put them on your bed that is.
Comment by My Buddy Mimi — October 27, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
Hello, and welcome to the Cult of the BatPhone!
Also, I heard about that snow thing, and uh, THAT SUCKS dude. Good luck with this winter, MN.
ALSO Also, I’m still reading. Uh, sorry about the no-commenty thing.
Comment by Tessie — October 27, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
We put on our flannel sheets this weekend. Cozy. I found the same thing with sweaters…weird sleeve lengths or vests. Gah.
That’s awesome about the Shorty workout. I always see people out walking their dogs and briefly think it might be good to get a dog to force us to walk. Then I remember the 3 kids and the job and the pool… a dog just seems like more work right now.
Comment by LoriD — October 27, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Love the term Luddite. I use it all the time and people looks at me like, Wha?
ANOTHER 30-day-shred reference! I am nearly convinced to buy this. I think I need a new addition to my fitness routine.
Comment by erin — October 27, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
I am thankful I do not live in a cold environment if for no other reason than I hate puffy vests.
Comment by slynnro — October 27, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
i was JUST at target last night looking for a last-minute sweater to take to france, and i noticed the same thing. wtf is up with all the short sleeve sweaters?? or 3/4 sleeve? my SHIRTS that i’d be wearing it OVER are full sleeve, thank you very much, i’d like an ACTUAL SWEATER that would provide warmth. gaaah.
ps yay doggy pants-dragging!
Comment by Alice — October 27, 2008 @ 10:54 pm
SNOW? It’s October!
Comment by Ellie — October 28, 2008 @ 8:07 am
Hey, that is a great idea – the Shorty diet! I have already put on my winter weight, which is really really scarey. I eat to pacify all my issues, which are numerous. I think a new pup would help with that also; however, I don’t think this is a good time of year to get a new dog since you pointed out the cruel reality of our next season. Much more fun to play outside with new dog in spring. Anways GREAT JOB SHAUNA! (Although I have NEVER known you to need any amount of weight.)
I could NEVER EVER switch sides with Barry. It would be too weird. Now that I think of it, every time we stay in a different bed, I still have to be on MY side. You are very adaptable. AND I LOVE FLANNEL SHEETS. Must have 365 days of year no matter how sticky, sweltering, stuffy the room is.
And, what was that temp this morning? Twenty something?
I think I hear those reindeer tapping on the roof …..
Comment by Grimmie — October 28, 2008 @ 9:54 am
That is hilarious that you, who live in a state where it snows before Halloween (I cannot believe the sacrilege of that), cannot find full sleeve sweaters, while I, who live in a Southern state and can’t remember the last time it snowed, can find full sleeve sweaters in several stores! Insanity! Also, try J Jill. They have an online catalog and several great-looking long sleeve sweaters!
Comment by Shelly — October 28, 2008 @ 10:05 am
I cannot WAIT until dec, when I am eligible for a New! Phone. CANNOT WAIT.
Comment by moo — October 28, 2008 @ 10:38 am
Snow! I am jealous. It finally dropped below 80 here, but I think it will be back up there by the end of the week…
Comment by nonsoccermom — October 28, 2008 @ 12:32 pm
It is so true about dogs. Before we had kids and used to walk the dogs often I was always fit and trim. Now that the kids can be walked one would think I would lose weight. Weird how it does not work the same way!?!?!
Comment by Christina — October 28, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
I jumped into my flannel jammies this past weekend for the first time! Yay! Congrats on the weight loss – however you’re doing it your’re doing it and that rocks!
Comment by Princess Extraordinaire — October 29, 2008 @ 5:16 am
I heard a quote somewhere that said if your dog is fat, you’re not getting enough exercise. Sounds like Shorty has turned into your personal trainer. Enjoy.
Comment by Frank — October 29, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
Wow, cool on the weight! Funny about the phones. Yikes about the sweaters. I have not gone shopping in…oh… way too long. Fashion still scares me.
Comment by Penny — October 30, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
We totally need to switch and you live here in south MS where we have two seasons: summer and January! I heart cold weather!
Comment by Julie — October 30, 2008 @ 11:41 pm