I'm baack! Sorry I've been missing. But don't worry. I got yelleded at. There were emails. I got a stern talking to from my friend Tracie. One person even delurked just to yell at me. But I'm back now. Thanks, everyone, for the kick in the ass.
I had a crappy week last week, and it wasn't crap I could blog about (hugs and kisses to all my coworkers who I told about the blog, forgetting that I may some day want to bitch about people they work for). So I couldn't rant, and I didn't have the energy to do anything else.
The highlight of my week was the day that a complete stranger walking behind me on the subway platform called me a whale on my way to work. Actually, he said to his friend, "Why do I have to be stuck in front of this whale, son?" The fact that he was a grown man who a) doesn't seem to know the difference between in front and behind and b) still uses the word "son" in 2007 softened the blow considerably, I must admit. But wait, there's more. I had a morning incident I can't blog about (but I'd like to take this opportunity to tell that person "I really hate you.") and then an afternoon incident I can't blog about, with someone I hate considerably less. Which all culminated in my closing my door and and crying. Me, little Miss "I Cry Twice a Year" crying at work. I know. It's an outrage! You hate the people too, don't you? Don't you? You should.
So I left work that day, went directly to the gym, and then headed home, picking up comfort foods on the way: steamed dumplings at the Chinese restaurant; A bottle of Reisling from the liquor store; cauliflower from the vegetable stand; and oatmeal and bananas for the next morning's breakfast. (Yes, cauliflower is my comfort food. Yes, I know it's weird.) And then I shook it off. That's one of the things I have going for me. I bounce back fast.
We have an expression in my family: "say nice things to me."
My oldest sister was sick or sad (I don't remember which), and she said to her son, "Say nice things to me." So without missing a beat, he responded with "Backhoe, bulldozer, front end loader." Because if you're a 4-year-old boy, those are nice things...
So ever since then, whenever things get tough, one of my sisters will send me a list of nice thngs. They usually involve at least one of the following: the beach, shoes, Ella, ice cream. So for me, since I've been bummed, and you, since you had to listen to me whine, I'm signing off with a list of nice things:
Starbucks Nonfat Pumpkin Spice lattes
Having you guys miss me when I go MIA
Shoes
Cold white wine
The Pats' 6-0 record
What are your "nice things"?
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Say Nice Things to Me
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I am so glad you're back and I hope you're having a much improved week.
Butter Toffee Coffee
My Monkey Slippers
Chocolate
Sleeping Children
Beer
Yoga
Christmas Eve
The quiet after a snowfall
Sunsets over the water
A great book
A wonderful book club in which to discuss the great book
Pasta
Rainy Sunday mornings (when I can sleep in)
Pumpkin picking
Beautiful wine goblets filled with great red wine
And your blog...glad you're back. :)
p.s. That guy who made that terrible comment obviously has a small penis.
A perfect night's sleep
Fleece pajamas
Vacation
Good news
Oatmeal with granola on top
Texas Ruby Red grapefruits (I know you love that one too, Bookgirl!)
I am so sorry that you had such a rough time of it. People can be such horrific creatures sometimes. I'm really sorry. Hugs for you.
Its 6:19 am And I'm SO hurt for you,I just called...Your sleeping. Hugs to you.
You
Storyland with you
Blizzard weekend
Yoga
Newborn Babies
My Lovey butts
Christmas morning
Pumpkin Spice lattes
My Mom
I am Such A dork.....
Thanks so much for sharing your nice things, everyone. They made my heart smile.
I love all these things. But a perfect night's sleep, oh that's a good one. And I couldn't agree with working mom more, that guy definitely had a small penis. And Pumpkin Spice Lattes are awesome.
Beds I don't have to make; Delicious, healthy, low calorie meals I don't have to cook; Beautiful dishes I don't have to wash, on a gorgeous table I didn't have to set; Secret Lulu sleeping and having sweet dreams; Strawberry Daiquiris with you; Chocolate Cake; Massages
Obviously you're all my friends for a reason, because every time someone posts their lists, I'm over here saying, "Yes!" and "Oh, that one too!"
My friend Tracie emailed me her nice things list instead of sharing with the group, so I'm outing her:
my list of nice things ( winter theme)
puppy playing in the snow
the sounds of stick to stick pass (only can be heard while attending a hockey game not on tv)
nieces and nephews who can ski laughing at their aunt who cannot
chianti
fireplaces
hot cocoa
flannel pj's
warm fuzzy slippers
Grey Goose Vodka
Giggles x 3
Music
Handmade halloween costumes (purchased on ebay ;))
Chocolate
Anonymous, I like the way you think. I'm a Kettle One girl myself, but I do like Grey Goose. And I bought the kid's costumes one e-bay this year.
I've never had Kettle One. I do love my Grey Goose though. I'm not particularly fond of beer or wine so Vodka or Rum is my poison of choice.
As for costumes, I've done the handmade by me and store bought in the past. I'm hoping that my custom made costumes are as nice as they appeared in the picture.
Aw, I'm so sorry you were having a bad week. Your enemies are my enemies.
--books
--magazines
--pistachio ice cream (but good vanilla will do)
--music
--really good cheese
--the good snark you can make with a good friend and laughing your head off about it
--The Philadelphia Story
--Talbots
I don't have any witty remark to say about the jerk who said that to you. I'm just sorry he said it. And yes, he has a tiny penis the size of his brain.
I hope everything's better.
I feel like I've sent you some nice things in the past but I'm willing to do it again.
-- dark chocolate anything
-- a nice cup of tea made by my mom when I'm sick or depressed
-- having the dentist tell me I have no cavities (Rarely happens but worth mentioning.)
-- summer Fridays (God I miss them)
-- when someone you love loves you back
-- my friends
-- when my cat lets me rub her belly
I think anyone who says "son" and is a) over the age of 15 and b) living in present time is probably worse-off than you could ever be. What are the chances he's NOT working at McDonalds?
Rhymes, Yes, the Say Nice Things to Me story was recycled, but you're one of the few people who follwed me over from MySpace, so no one else knew about it. Nice to out me... ( :
My nice things:
getting books in the mail that makes me feel special
my baby boy
vacation
walking to work
pecan rolls and coffee
deck shoes
my black sweater
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