I bought 6 pounds of greens from the market last week. Six pounds. I pulled all the leaves off the stems yesterday while watching the cast of NINE be interviewed on Oprah. I cut them up and washed them three times. No small task.
And now I'm up. It smells like bacon and apple juice. I think I put in too much cayenne pepper. But it works. I thought I'd go get back in bed with my husband, but I'm too afraid of our gas stove to leave it by it's onesie for three hours unattended.
So laid on the couch and watched the sky lighten up. I looked for a replacement for Todd's beloved, dilapidated Jack Purcell's online, even though we can't afford them right now. I researched natural hair styles and salons in St. Louis to help me in my upcoming transition back to my "napptural" hair. I'm sort of terrified. I have no clue how to maintain that, (especially in the snow?!) but I'm gonna give it a shot before I just cut all my hair off.
I stirred the greens.
I drank some orange juice. I answered the phone and the door at 7:10 when Emily came by to drop off her stuffing for the rec center before she leaves to teach school. It's gonna be a great event there today. 250-300 kids and old folks, coming for a buffet thanksgiving lunch at the local rec center. We set up tons of tables and chairs there last night and they've been cooking food since yesterday.
Yesterday, Todd sent out message into the Twitterverse, asking if anyone has connections at UMSL in the HR dept or otherwise. (I've got 3 applications in over there, 2 positions I could actually use my degree for). Last night, a totally random dude (who turned out to be a professor) emailed him and happens to be a good friend of another professor in the media department, which is precisely the department I applied in. After come conversation, we sent him my resume. So we'll see how it goes! If it works, I'll probably sign up for a Twitter account out of sheer gratitude.
Also, I broke our good car on Tuesday. Hydroplaned into the exit ramp sign on the highway. I'm fine. But I smushed the radiator. And the hood. Car's in the shop. Thank God for State Farm, but our deductible is no joke either. I really need a full-time job.
On the other hand, my part-time gig is going great and I'm VERY grateful for it. I'm a Brand Ambassador for Coke Zero. Which translates to, I load up giant coolers at university events and concerts and smile and hand out cans of Coke Zero to anyone who will take it. It's fun and the crew I work with is great. I'm very grateful for the income.
Time to stir the greens. I think two hours might actually be enough time, my stove is pretty beastly.
Also, I've pretty much peaced out on Nanowrimo. I'm never going to catch up. But maybe I'll upload the words I have, just for kicks. 3000! Woot! But good on all of you who have pushed through, maybe I'll join your ranks next year.
Okay, I think the greens'll be done in 36 minutes or so. And since it's soggy and gray outside, I'm gonna go crawl back in bed for a bit.
Speaking of countdowns that begin around the number 36... Christmas. 35 days. So crazy!
