Oct 03 2002
Good news, bad news
I definitely have a cold. I might as well have skipped putting on make-up on or near my nose this morning, ’cause it sure ain’t there now. Am very annoyed at breaking my almost two-year cold-free streak. On the bright side: I’m not in Amsterdam as I was last time. The Dutch concept of Kleenex (and toilet paper, for that matter) is in line with their no conspicuous consumption thing. It’s much closer to newspaper than Charmin. It would apparently be self-indulgent and unnecessary to have soft, cushiony Kleenex, etc. Even with soft, cushiony etc., I still look like the hell I feel.
I forgot to wear earrings today for the first time I can remember in my adult life. So I will be under accessorized when I have lunch with Richard today. And the earrings were right on my dressing table all ready, and really cute, too. Bright side: I’ll just wear them tomorrow instead.
My sister Megan is taking Mom to Petaluma this morning to meet the movers at Mom’s new apartment. If nothing goes terribly wrong (and that’s a big IF when you’re The Cursed Family), it’s all bright side, especially since it means John & I will finally have our apartment to ourselves again, after three weeks apart and three days of visitors.
Three reasons to rejoice, even if you have a cold:
1. Candi’s finally back!
2. My friend Kathleen is visiting here from Motown next week!
3. Last, but not least: Happy birthday to Colin! Hope you have a fabulous day and get all good presents. Nothing dull or sensible allowed.