Blog-TOWER OF BABEL

I live in CT. we got 24 inches of snow started late wed night. i was prepared with food, water, snow shovel and salt. I was not prepared for being stuck with my own personality for 48 hours. ugh....... 

I read every magazine, Ebay surfed, looked at my bills, checked my account balance 4 times, (as if it would grow), make Creme Brulee. Ever stay in a house with copious amounts of this? I got up every 5 minutes for 1 spoon full, why did i not just drag the tub to the couch. I then ate a bag of raisins, cinnamon toast, drink Foxon Park orange soda, made chicken mushroom soul, Brioche, popovers and pizza. Ben had a friend over but they did not eat much. I lay like a beached whale on my Raymour & Flanigan couch, with my eyes glazed over with sugar oozing from every pore. I am borderline vegan, no flour, no butter, no meat, not eating anything with a face till........the storm or the shining. 

Now I know what people hoard, cuz they do not want to eat. I was watching TV where this woman HAS to eat laundry detergent. I was full and envious, and she probably had better breath. I went out an shoveled for 3 hours, but I am sure that did not burn any of the 9000 calories, I ingested from 9 am- 2 pm. If this happened everyday, I would be lifted out of my bungalow with a crane. 

Let us hope for sunny skies. 

I live in CT. we got 24 inches of snow started late wed night. i was prepared with food, water, snow shovel and salt. I was not prepared for being stuck with my own personality for 48 hours. ugh....... 

I read every magazine, Ebay surfed, looked at my bills, checked my account balance 4 times, (as if it would grow), make Creme Brulee. Ever stay in a house with copious amounts of this? I got up every 5 minutes for 1 spoon full, why did i not just drag the tub to the couch. I then ate a bag of raisins, cinnamon toast, drink Foxon Park orange soda, made chicken mushroom soul, Brioche, popovers and pizza. Ben had a friend over but they did not eat much. I lay like a beached whale on my Raymour & Flanigan couch, with my eyes glazed over with sugar oozing from every pore. I am borderline vegan, no flour, no butter, no meat, not eating anything with a face till........the storm or the shining. 

Now I know what people hoard, cuz they do not want to eat. I was watching TV where this woman HAS to eat laundry detergent. I was full and envious, and she probably had better breath. I went out an shoveled for 3 hours, but I am sure that did not burn any of the 9000 calories, I ingested from 9 am- 2 pm. If this happened everyday, I would be lifted out of my bungalow with a crane. 

Let us hope for sunny skies. 

The holidays are ON US, not upon us. Since when did Thanksgiving come so fast? Was is yesterday that I read a book on the pier in Branford? 

I feel like vendors and stores has made this almost laughable.

In January, they put out St Patrick decor. In early January, they put out Valentines stuff.

In February, they put out Memorial Day decor, picnic stuff, plastic Day-Glo pink and green cups, umbrellas, and lawn chairs. 

In March, It is Mothers Day.

In April, Fathers day stuff, graduation, confirmation and communion stuff, not to mention all the sports stuff. 

In May, more graduation, homecoming and bird feeders.

In June, they put out 4th of July stuff. 

In  July, back to school stuff.

In August, the labor day stuff more halloween stuff

In September, thanksgiving stuff

In October, thanksgiving stuff and pre christmas stuff. This is when I am getting really nervous.

In November, more christmas stuff

In late December, all the late closeouts form every f----- past holiday. 

It is sensory overload to the ninth degree. I was getting my hair done, and I am listening to Elvis Christmas songs. I said, either turn that shit off, or I am leaving. Who does that?It is Nov 23RD!!!!!!!!!! Can I atleast pay off my credit card from last year. 

Black Friday. Traffic jams, getting the finger, lines of crowded registers. Give me Overstock.com. Redenvelope.com, ebay. more ebay,.Zappos.com. Northface, Eddie Bauer, gilt.com, and online Walmart. Hit purchase. and wait by the door. 

Do I sound like Scrooge? No, sorry. I am a mom and a Flight Attendant. I am on my feet all day. Getting stuff shipped, already wrapped, is almost sexy/ 

Maybe, there will Be actual non- nerve racking music on the day of the actual holiday.