i got crazy today. someone put it in my head that i should enjoy myself, treat myself, and just being good to myself, and enjoy the fruits of my labour. and i got to thinking, yeah! why must i wait until i retire, something which might never come to fruition, as i could get hit by a stray bullet whilst walking the street, or got hit by a train, or a more and more reality, a glass panel from one of the skyscrapers get loose from its frame and fall down on my head. what's good all my saving for retirement when i could be road kill in a snap of a finger.
so with that in mind, as i was already late going to work, i called in and told them i was coming in after lunch. now, i've been wanting to go and buy a new pair of winter boots, the ankle or kid type of thing as the ones i have are no longer threaded. so off to the mall i went. found the perfect pair and it was on sale, unexpectedly, under a hundred dollars but with taxes and all came to a dollar over a hundred. that's fine. then i remembered i needed to buy my facial lotion and i had to bring two blouses to the seamstress. by the time i got to the office after lunch, i had a pair of winter boots, the blouses had been paid for, as well as the gown was shortened, got the lotion and some other cosmetics because there was a sale don't you know, and i was $400 poorer but with a humongous bag with all my purchases. and it didn't stop there. i had this idea since last night that i want to get an annual membership at the aquarium which was only $50 for seniors with a lot of perks, like 30% off the northster's ticket when we go there sometime soon.
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one thing i learned today and this i advise you: never, ever, and i say never sneeze when your bladder is full. you can giggle, you can cry, you can laugh to your heart's content, but never ever sneeze.
it was a good thing i was at the office so i was able to make some remedies which involved a lot of paper towels and something else (a secret weapon that i can't divulge to you now).
then whilst working, i thought i could be smelling bad, when one of the girls passed by and asked what was that sweet smell and was i wearing perfume? and i knew she wasn't kidding by the smile she had on her face. then at the aquarium i thought i could smell something foul, but i just blamed it on the fishes until a lady asked me what sweet perfume i was wearing. at the subway going home, the lady who sat next to me asked the same thing.
so either my remedy worked or i'm diabetic the sugar in my body is coming out my pores.
What a wonderful day you must have had, badder issues and all. I love your stories, it is like reading a book ;-) Great shot in the Aquarium, I have not been in years and might take my daughter when she comes to visit soon.
Ha ha! When I worked I always yearned for a “me” day. And once in a blue moon I would make it happen, I always felt a bit guilty and naughty but it was always worth it!
Oh what a fun morning just got you. You really accomplished a lot. And to find such a wonderful, sweet perfume......I loved your tale. As you would say, aces to you.
Loved your story! Hubby has learned to stay out of my way when I get off the bus following the three hour round trip I make in the mornings! And yes - sneezing is out of the question.
Wonderful bright shot.
I love the soothing feeling I get when I watch fish swimming, whether it be an aquarium or fishbowl.
I have a friend, who is a few years older than me, who keeps saying "Who am I going to leave it to? [she has no children, nieces or nephews] and why am I saving it [money]? I can't take it with me."
LOL, now I would advise not revealing the secret weapon; having the mixture chemically analyzed, and then having the formula registered at the patent office. A good naming, a little advertising and your backup retirement plan is there!
November 18th, 2018
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Wonderful bright shot.
I have a friend, who is a few years older than me, who keeps saying "Who am I going to leave it to? [she has no children, nieces or nephews] and why am I saving it [money]? I can't take it with me."