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September 27, 2006
Things Haven't Changed That Much Since I Was 5
This morning, I discovered that in the confusion over student speech make-up times and the first rehearsal nerves I forgot to go grocery shopping yesterday and had none of the ingredients for my favorite breakfast (mmmmmm... smooothies...). So said, "What the fuck. It's going to be a long day," and I drove to my favorite local bakery for a cinnamon roll.
That's not the no difference since I was 5 part.
I then drove home, had a yummy breakfast and answered some student email.
That isn't the still 5 years old at heart part either.
I came into the office and got to my office hours on time, which is pretty miraculous for me. I generally have a really hard time getting myself here by 9am. Even though I rearranged the office on Monday and made it into quite the cozy and inviting space, despite having no art on the walls. I still find my living room to be much cozier.
Also not a good example of who I was at 5.
But just now, half an hour after walking in the door, I reached up to scratch my ear. And a big lump of cinnamon roll frosting fell out.
Yeah. That would be the part of me that hasn't changed a bit.
Posted by sally at September 27, 2006 09:26 AM
Comments
Are you storing a portion of said roll tucked behind your ear for later consumption or just so excited to eat that particles fly out everywhere? You know, I'm just curious.
I still get ink all over my hands when I write. I envied the prim girls who could use pens and not wind up blue by the end of the day when I was in grade school but I still don't have the hang of it. Ah well.
Posted by: Desiree at September 29, 2006 11:22 AM
It's the sheer joy of eating it, I think. That and what Dave lovingly refers to as my "chaos field".
Just last night, for instance, after rehearsal I sat down on the couch with a novel, a pint of Chocolate Obsession Soy Dream and a generous glass of red wine. When he got home from his rehearsal, he said hello and then laughed and noted, "You've got ice cream all over your hand."
Thank goodness he thinks it's endearing.
Posted by: Sallyacious at September 29, 2006 11:33 AM
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