It was the first day back to regular routine after the long weekend, and after the non-routine break-up. I think I managed reasonably well.
Monday’s minor failures:
- Been sad and distracted so I realized too late that a friend is in town with his band tonight. Failure to line up a sitter means missing the show, and him.
- Greased up my hands with lotion and then attempted to turn a doorknob. Was temporarily trapped.
- Pulled on a hoodie, panicked for a moment while I wondered why it felt five sizes too small, and realized it was my son’s. From two years ago.
- Nearly skipped dinner in favor of a pie shake. With brandy in it.
- Was momentarily tempted to get in touch with the ex. Too soon. That way madness lies (let me shun that).
Monday’s minor successes:
- Learned about the Lemmy (of Motorhead) movie.
- Worked out for a half hour instead of having beer. And got my son to exercise as well, without complaint. I had “perfect rhythm” according to the Wii Fit’s cardio aerobics and the kiddo made it to the end of the obstacle course, again and again and again.
- Thought one of my Groupons had expired but found out it’s good until February. Sweet. Also? Didn’t succumb to any Cyber Monday specials. Actually didn’t spend a cent today, on anything. Go, me.
- Downloaded a Christmas mix from the lovely lads of Voytek, and it contains a Hives/Cyndi Lauper Xmas song!
- Made a gorgeous looking and tasty lunch, inspired, in part, by this Heavy Table post.
So I’ll continue taking it one day at a time. And if the days are anything like today I think I’ll be a-ok.
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good job on avoiding “cyber monday!” i spent all day talking about how bullshit it was (is) and then found this crazy beautiful afghan pattern, and realized the yarn i needed to make it was all on sale today only…and yeah. i still think it’s bullshit, but i’m going to make a lovely knit afghan with sale yarn.
Oh, but good yarn is more of an essential anyhow! And you will use it to create something that will keep your family warm. Well done, I say.
I did end up spending money late last night. But it was just paying our AT&T bill. Oh wells.
That ramen looks amazing. How’d you make it?
Thanks! This wasn’t too much work, really. Just bought a package of good dried noodles (you can be fresh yakisoba as well) and used a miso-based broth that had bits of tofu and spinach in it. I added the mock duck as well and the pink kamaboko. The hard-boiled egg I put in a plastic egg mold overnight.
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