Blitzed
Do you remember that episode of Laverne & Shirley when they participated in science experiments for extra money? Well, my day was a bit like that -- minus the good pay rate and canned laughter.
Sleep deprivation and hunger will drive you to the brink. It will make you do things so shameful that you'll hear your mother scolding you. I left the house at 5:15 a.m. with 4.5 hours of sleep, a litre of water, a travel mug of broth (breakfast) and a package of Weight Watchers snacks. Around 11:00 a.m., I tore -- literally -- into the snacks. About 10 fell to the floor. Now, it's been many, many hours since I've had anything resembling food, and I'm tired as hell. Those snacks are portioned out, and each portion has a Points value. I was damned if I wasn't going to get every freakin' crumb of my two points-worth of snack. I picked up those ten snacks, put them bag in the bag (to dust off the dirt), and munched my way to satiation.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It can save you a dose of humilation. And no, hot broth is not a full meal.
In my imaginary life, I am a very funky chic. It would not be unusual for me to wear something as crafty and fringey as this.
But in my real life, I'm lucky if I invest the time and energy to put on jewelry and makeup -- this from a former jewelry company representative-cum-makeup artist -- so why did I spend valuableknitting sleep time at a beading class?
As lovely as that necklace is, as subdued as my color choices are, I don't see me wearing a fringey, drippy necklace...ever. Maybe once, for the opportunity to tell people, "Oh, thanks. *giggle* I made it.", but that would be pretty much it's only public showing. Of course, if I'd figured this out three hours and $41 earlier, I'd be rested and able to buy breakfast before work tomorrow.
Sleep deprivation and hunger will drive you to the brink. It will make you do things so shameful that you'll hear your mother scolding you. I left the house at 5:15 a.m. with 4.5 hours of sleep, a litre of water, a travel mug of broth (breakfast) and a package of Weight Watchers snacks. Around 11:00 a.m., I tore -- literally -- into the snacks. About 10 fell to the floor. Now, it's been many, many hours since I've had anything resembling food, and I'm tired as hell. Those snacks are portioned out, and each portion has a Points value. I was damned if I wasn't going to get every freakin' crumb of my two points-worth of snack. I picked up those ten snacks, put them bag in the bag (to dust off the dirt), and munched my way to satiation.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It can save you a dose of humilation. And no, hot broth is not a full meal.
In my imaginary life, I am a very funky chic. It would not be unusual for me to wear something as crafty and fringey as this.
But in my real life, I'm lucky if I invest the time and energy to put on jewelry and makeup -- this from a former jewelry company representative-cum-makeup artist -- so why did I spend valuable
As lovely as that necklace is, as subdued as my color choices are, I don't see me wearing a fringey, drippy necklace...ever. Maybe once, for the opportunity to tell people, "Oh, thanks. *giggle* I made it.", but that would be pretty much it's only public showing. Of course, if I'd figured this out three hours and $41 earlier, I'd be rested and able to buy breakfast before work tomorrow.
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