My bubble umbrella arrived today. (In a GIANT box with my car washing brush that attaches to the hose, so that I can wash my car myself, like once a year, after I've forgotten what a pain in the a$$ it is to wash my car and I'm certain that no one does as good a job cleaning my car as I can.) Oh, you thought I was playin'? Nope, I bought it. And I have to say -- the thrill is NOT gone. Am lovin' the bubble. Can't wait until it rains in the desert again and I, hopefully, remember that I have the bubble. Of course, I also ordered a mini-umbrella with B&W scenes of Paris on it, so it's going to be a tough call in terms of which one to use. Theoretically, the mini is to throw in my purse to avoid heat stroke when it's 120 F this summer, but I might be too afraid of looking like a jackass to use it as a parasol. Of course, the older I get, the more willing-to-look-like-a-jackass I become -- the reason all parents embarrass their children, I must assume. So we'll see. But I'll definitely be testing the car washing brush -- no more bird poop on my chest from trying to reach the middle of the sun roof with a sponge and my dinky arms. Happy Days ahead.
Meanwhile, I remain motivationally-challenged and slightly itchy while holding steady at about 116. I'm working on more exercise (did some lunges and stuff while watching an Agatha Christie/Miss Marple movie this morning and a walk with Mary B last night -- thanks as ALWAYS to Mary B for the motivation) and less bad food (I finished the chocolate cake and ate the last scone today, so I'm clear for the rest of the week until Sunday -- nothing but gluten-free pasta with my own healthy veggie sauce and maybe some egg fried rice with veggies, plus it's getting hot again, so I'm sure some G or B smoothies are in my future). Sh!t. Just noticed that my ipod boom box clock, that I just got set for the first time in like a YEAR last week, is now flashing because the power went out for ten seconds this morning. It's always something. And it's NEVER my fault. That's my story. Anyway, while a social life and weight loss continue to elude my grasp, I have a cool new umbrella and will be driving a not-so-completely-filthy car soon. Gotta go set the stupid clock.
You would look just as cute as you did then.
ReplyDeleteJust don't plan on standing within a ten-foot radius of me when you whip out the umbrella unless it's the *plastic bubble* umbrella!
ReplyDeleteTrust me, I've taken dorkiness to a whole new and impressive level. Are knee-hi boots with the pants tucked in a hot item in the States? 'Cause they are all over the place here. I can't decide if they've come back into fashion or the Aussies are stuck in the 80's (I suspect the latter based on the music selection at most restaurants and pastry shops).
I'm interested in your car-washing attachments. Lately, I wait until it rains and then just go after the car with an old towel.
Car washing attachment looks super sweet -- can't wait to use it, but have to figure out how to put soap in line to go through the brush. And yes, I think boots with skinny jeans tucked in are all the rage everywhere -- it's just not cold enough in Phoenix to wear them. The Paris sunbrella arrived today and is almost as cool as the bubble and much better for sun protection -- the bubble might be more or a roaster in summertime. You might not even be embarrassed if I whipped out Paris in the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the weekend -- it's been a long week, and it's only Wednesday. But maybe I'm just exhausted from boiling two whole chickens and squishing up beans and carrots for dog food for hours tonight. Dogs might have to eat kibble again.