Well, we finally did it.
Mother, we did not get engaged. Put the phone down and eat some Tums.
While we're on the subject of ridiculous ideas you get, your Hints from Heloise column was anything but subtle, but we'll....keep all that in mind.
We did, however, take another big step into the 21st Century tonight with our purchases of...
God this is almost like confessing I bought Uggs.
We bought ipods.
I have no idea how to use the thing, yet, but my ear has been talked. off. this week. You want to know the major differences between the Zune and the iPod? I can tell you. Finally, tonight, he couldn't stand it anymore and off we went to Best Buy. It even trumped his desire for dinner. I'm surprised I even managed to score time at the computer to write this. But, the Boy got tired of watching itunes convert six million music files.
It's cool though. It's more space than I can ever possibly fill, or use, but I can download entire Harry Potter books to listen to. That's pretty frickin awesome.
On another note, today was my first day at work alone. My predecessor left yesterday. I came to work this morning to find a beautiful and hearty little plant on my desk, with a very touching card attached, from my boss on behalf of her and my new co-workers telling me how thrilled they are to have me. Then, one of them brought in celebratory donuts. He and I are going to be great friends. I choked up a little, and said a little thank-you to the Universe for my happy little job, and then proceeded to spend the rest of the day moving into my permanent workspace and being happy.
And now I can ignore CTA drama and listen to entire Belle & Sebastian albums if I want every morning and afternoon. On my way to work. Like every other little Chicagoan. Normally I loathe the sheep mentality that infuses our modern society [read: I won't wear Uggs], but I no longer pay a car payment and I tell my mp3 player what I want to listen to, instead of the other way around. So, there are tradeoffs.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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I only sent Heloise to keep my baby from getting hurt or disappointed if the time ever does come. She will need to be treated with great care if the time ever comes in her lifetime.
Welcome to the world! Trust me, it will soon become your best friend and you won't know what you ever did without it. Next step is speakers that charge the thing to keep in your office. THE BEST! Just don't give in to Uggs...UGLY
Oh Mom. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, I do. And so does Smee McPhee. But she has no reason to worry about competition.
Nat, I swear to God I'd rather go barefoot than wear those damned things. They're the footwear equivalent of Wal-Mart for me, and maybe even tackier than America's favorite junk depot.
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