I took that as my cue to get away for a minute, so I showered, got dressed and headed out to do the shopping ... ALONE. I took my sweet time, chatted with a few folks I didn't know, wandered down a few aisles I wouldn't normally get to see (picked up some delicious apple cider candles) and gazed at a lot of things I would love to see in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. I wasn't even pissed with the woman ahead of me in the check-out line ... with TWO SHOPPING CARTS FULL OF GROCERIES. She had quite the wine selection in her cart, almost made me want to follow her home. We chatted about the nerve of people leaving cartons full of broken eggs in the dairy section and trying to find a good deal on holiday fixings. She was quite pleasant and I enjoyed the chat.
It must have been the day for chatting, cause when I headed over to the gas station several people wanted to talk and then a gentleman smiled at me, you know, that kind of smile that says 'I know you'. Well it turns out he remembered me from my radio days and said he used to listen to me all the time (I miss interacting with listeners). We talked about our families, current happenings, radio and Mitch Malone (insert the sound of my heart breaking). As I felt myself getting teary-eyed I ended the conversation, wished him a good day and waved goodbye. Yes it was abrupt and he knew he'd hit a sensitive spot.
By the time I turned on some soothing music in the car I realized I wasn't so mad at my hubby anymore and I could head on home. I called him to let him know I was going to make a Taco Bell run and then I'd be coming in ... Taco Bell ... mmmmmmmmm ... something about Taco Bell makes everything all better.
As for my weigh-in, well ... I did it at home today and there was no change. Next Saturday will be the test, that AFTER-THANKSGIVING WEIGH-IN.
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