Day 361
Although I’ve only been up a handful of hours today, already I’ve learned much.
I’ve learned that sleeping with two dogs and a cat doesn’t help one’s sciatica in the slightest. In fact, it might exacerbate the problem.
I’ve learned that no matter how strong you think you are – you can never get three animals out of your bed if they don’t want to leave.
I’ve learned that sometimes the hot water is hotter than you think … or the cold water is colder than you think. Always test your shower before stepping into it.
I’ve learned that it can rain for 24 hours straight in January … in CHICAGO. I’ve learned it can also thunder and lightning, too.
I’ve learned that when your yard is saturated and the grass seems to have dissolved and you are left with only mud … there is still going to be more mud in your house than in your yard.
I’ve also learned that dogs (well, my dogs) really like mud.
I’ve learned that when fog develops in low-lying areas here it is very creepy. VERY creepy. Last night my whole house was enveloped. I’m also pretty sure the Creature from the Black Lagoon may live across the street from me. (Maybe not … but maybe.)
I’ve learned that just because a veterinarian has “hours” listed on their business card – it doesn’t mean they are open or there.
I’ve learned finding a new vet is not easy.
I’ve learned that eating ice cream when you are lactose intolerant is really not a good thing.
I’ve learned that I really don’t need the file folder of post-pregnancy exercises I saved from 1987. If I didn’t do them then, I certainly am not going to do them now.
Same goes for the hordes of recipes I’ve collected over the years. I’ve learned I really don’t need 79 recipes for cheesecake. I learned that the 27 I kept are and will be more than sufficient and that some day in the future when I purge that file, again, I’ll be wondering why I have 27 recipes for cheesecake.
I’ve learned that when your refrigerator starts sounding like a lawn motor in motion – a little jiggling and pounding makes that sound go away. Pretty much.
I’ve learned that said maneuvers are why I don’t have a Fix-It shop.
I’ve learned that if a person has a business for sale it doesn’t always mean they are going to call you back – even if you express a deep interest and leave several messages.
I’ve learned that somewhere west of me is a foghorn. Why? The lake is east.
I learned that if I send out 1000 pieces of mail this year with the new hike in postage it’ll cost me a whopping $10 extra. Well worth it.
I’ve learned that people can make a HUGE fuss out of practically NOTHING.
I’ve learned that a phone call from a friend is warmer than a blanket fresh out of the dryer.
I’ve learned that hot soup really does taste good on a cold day.
I’ve learned, as the days loom closer to the end of this year of blogging, that a year can go by entirely too quickly.
And I’ve learned that in the span of 5 hours on an ordinary day – you learn more than you ever thought possible.