My mother had a unique way of discouraging me from seeking attention. Whenever we had company, if someone laughed at something I said or did, she would say, "You laugh at her; you take her home."
I honestly think this is how my mother got me in the first place.
In other news, I'm going to watch that cat. (And don't tell the owner, but I lost their keys the very moment I entered my apartment. But in my defense, the "keychain" they gave me was a safety pin.) I met the lil' guy tonight, and he is completely adorable--a white fluffball of a kitten with blue eyes and a scrunchy Siamese face. I wonder if they'll notice when I replace him with my 14-pound asthmatic tabby?
And in yet other news, a messily constructed application package sent to the Eastern Illinois University set off a bomb scare this week. Why is this relevant to me? I wish I had pictures of some of the mail I've sent out. My handwriting is sloppy and I can't write in a straight line. I tend to fill a package, close it up with about a hundred staples and a roll of tape, and then decide that I've accidentally included an important work paper, or a live cockroach, or a rusty razor blade. Then, I rip open the package, make sure it's safe for sending, and staple/tape it up again. Seriously. Most of the packages I send out look like they were wrapped by retarded three-year-old Al qaeda trainees.
And finally--no new Top Chef this week? Some lame q&a session instead? What the fuck, Bravo?
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I'm glad you're watching the kitty. I know you're up to the challenge! And I wholeheartedly agree with your take on Top Chef -- wtf??? Though I am finally glad to get some resolution on Padma's scar. Now if only she would explain why she talks as if she has a mouth full of marbles.
--T-Mo
hello again,
i see you at michele's once in a while. wanted to drop in.
good luck with the cat
I think I am going to remember your mom's line. People are forever encouraging my kids...can you come up with a matching line for those who keep telling me they're adorable? Like "take 'em home and see just how adorable they are THEN"...or something better.
And like you, I'm a package mess. I am surprised I have never set off radars and alarms, lol!
Michele sent me today!
Your mother is a wise woman. I might find an opportunity to make use of that line of reasoning.
I'm with you in the package-wrapping department. I couldn't "neatly construct" a package if my life depended on it... so lets hope it doesn't. *fingers crossed, just more than a year left...*
Michele sent me,
Mike
Did you take the new kitty into your house? Goodbye Kitty! You'll never find him/her again. Poor kitty.
BTW, Want Kevin?
Your comments about how your mother got you brought back a memory for me.
My brother and sister (both older than me) went to great lengths when I was a youngster to try and convince me that I was adopted. My mom just "found" me one day. To this day they will bring it up at family get togethers when they're feeling particularly snarky. My mom denies it of course. Now that I think of it, I don't know that it would even bother me if I found it to be true :)
Michele sent me to say I hope you find their keys before they get back home, and give that kitten a hug from me!
Your mother had a great line!
Hi, Michele sent me :-)
I laughed 3 times in this post. Not bad!
The kitten sounds adorable. But I won't laugh at it... cuz I already have 4.
Michele says hello!
~S
I so know that mail wrapping problem. Some things are nice square shapes, but others are so tricky, that I also find weird packaging not the norm, but also not that unusual. I know, however, that I often get sent things in boxes way bigger than the contents, so I suppose this would be another way to fix things!
And hiya- here today via Michele's!
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I wish I'd had your Mom's line when the Boy was little... :)
And I wish I was watching a cute little kitty...I have to content myself with my 2 little psycho furballs...
Here via Michele's!
Hi via Michele! That kitty sounds adorable. You should post a pic!
I like your style. Random thoughts, boy I have those too! I also have sent out stapled and taped mail!
Hey thanks for visiting me earlier. I went to EIU! You must live within a 90 mile radius of Peoria, Illinois. Or maybe not...
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