Okay, I know that I snark on people who make a big deal out of their birthdays…For one, chances are, you’re not the only person in the history of the world born on that day. For another, I’m not that self-centered that I need to make everything ALL ABOUT MEEEEE. And it is true that the older you get, the less birthdays become a big deal (well, for most people anyway. I do know some folks my age who still act like 5-year-olds when it comes to their birthdays…Which becomes a little ridiculous when you’re pushing 40). And while I did throw myself a party for my 35th last year, it was more just to have people come over and eat and drink with me–I honestly was a little surprised that my friends brought gifts! That being said, I’m starting to get a little excited because I can actually get myself some birthday presents this year, and not pay bills or buy groceries (which is generally what I end up doing with any birthday money). First and foremost, I’m finally going to get myself a stand mixer:
Yes, I’m going with the one from Breville. As I told my mom in previous comments, I don’t need all the attachments that come with a Kitchen Aid. And I don’t have to buy a separate blade scraper with this one.
I’ve also figured out that I can also afford myself a new purse (the Poppy Tartan Foldover Crossbody, as I can’t get the individual link to work). And a new wallet/wristlet (the Poppy Tartan Large Wristlet). Because one can never have too much plaid. And my poor messenger bag is looking a little haggard, although I love it because it’s large enough to carry all my crap–Including all the blogging stuff (that would just be the business cards and my little camera). I did decide though, that the purse is secondary….I’ll order the mixer first, and if I have enough after that, THEN I will order the purse and wristlet. Otherwise, whatever remains is going in the Olympus Fund. Unless of course they still want to send me a PEN….It’d make a nice birthday present (just sayin’…)!
I skipped going to Jay’s folks’ for Sunday dinner this week…Thanks to Daylight Savings Time, I had all the laundry done before 11:15 this morning. However, I am in the midst of some horrific allergy/sinus attack that is kicking my ass even worse than last week’s did! I don’t know if it’s because we’re in a wind tunnel (again) today, or because I dusted off the elliptical (yes, I had every intention of using it this morning, however DST did not agree with the bambino, who was promptly awake and alert by about 6:05 this morning), and any dust that didn’t cling to my Swiffer went straight up my nose, but I am MISERABLE right now. The ibuprofen is finally kicking in, but my upper jaw hurts like a mofo, and any time I swallow (be it saliva or the hot tea I’m sipping), my ears plug up. At least I’ve stopped sneezing for the time being. I’m sure my mouth-breathing is real attractive right now too. I refuse to go the neti pot route–I don’t care how many people claim it helps, I just can’t get past the notion that I’m water-boarding myself. I have a hard enough time using my saline spray (not that it’s doing any good anyway). So Jay took the bambino over to see his parents while I stayed home and wallowed in sinusitis and allergic rhinitis misery.
Once they got back, I made us venture out again for medication:
I meant to grab actual Halls, not just the Vitamin C drops, but they do still help clear my sinues–Not as much as I’d like. That’s desperation for you. I did at least get the good drugs that actually work from behind the pharmacy counter. I do find it annoying that I have to show my ID every time I get a sinus infection. Thank you, meth heads for ruining it for the rest of us.
I did manage (once the drugs kicked in) to clean up the kitchen a bit and make dinner:
The quesadillas I meant to make last night. They were decent enough. I have enough cheese and steak to make one more if I want something to take in my lunch tomorrow. Assuming I go to work. I’m debating on calling in…I’m going to wait and see how I feel in the morning after going to bed early. If I feel like I do right now, there’s no way in hell I’m going in. I’m hopeful that it’ll be like last week and I’ll feel better once I get some rest…I have pumpkin whoopie pies I need to bake tomorrow night!
Oh how I love buying a new purse! I’ll have to settle for my diaper bag for now, but I suppose getting a snazzy new wallet would suffice.
“water boarding” lol. Never tried the neti pot, sounds interesting though. Feel better!
I’m one of those people who gets a purse and sticks with it until it pretty much falls apart. The messenger bag I have is a Kate Spade one my husband bought me for Christmas the year we got married, and it’s mostly in good shape. It’s just looking a bit worn. I do get sucked in by anything plaid, and it’s been about a year, if not longer since I bought a new bag. I think I’m due. :)
My husband is one who swears by the neti pot–He claims the first couple times it does feel like inhaling water, but you quickly get over that. I don’t buy it, though!
My hubbie loves his neti pot too. He’ll use it about three times a day during the yearly spring pollen dump.
Jay usually only uses it when he’s sick, or he thinks he’s getting sick. Maybe that’s why he doesn’t seem to fall ill as often as the bambino & I do!
This post was hilarious – water boarding, meth heads – you kill me.
I do what I can to provide entertaining content…Sometimes. ;)