Somethin' about nothin'

When did we all learn how to start a zipper? Preschool? Kindergarten? I have been able to start and zip since I can remember. So why is it that over the last year my ability to start a simple zipper resembles that of a 3yr old? I don’t get it.

I’m home alone, the dog is begging, it’s cold out, and every single casual jacket or sweater that I own has a zipper. I’m screwed! I spent 15 minutes trying to get my zipper started, gave up, and held my sweater closed for the next 20 minutes while I walked the dog in the cold wind. Is it any wonder why I can’t seem to shake this nasty cold?

After we finished our walk, I went through my closet on a mission to test every single zipper I own…and I could not get a single one started. Have I digressed that much? I’m not even 40 and I’m already having trouble. What will happen when I’m 50? Will I be forced to wear cushioned mittens as a safe-guard from accidental self-inflicted wounds?

Okay, so that may be a bit of an exaggeration…I hope. What I do know is that I feel silly asking my 17yr old daughter or my love to zip my sweater or jacket for me. Does anyone know where I can get “How to Start a Zipper, for Dummies”? I can’t seem to find it on Amazon.

For now I guess I’ll swallow my pride, ask for help, and start to convert my wardrobe to buttons. Yes, you heard me…I’m moving to buttons.

Life has been a bit crazy and I have neglected all of my fans (okay, so there’s only 4 of you)…but hey, I’ve almost moved to needing a second hand to do the counting!  :)

It seems like there’s never enough time in the day. It’s 10pm before I realize that only a percentage of my to-do list is done, there’s still laundry and dishes begging to be washed, and the dog is doing whatever she can to get me to walk her. I try to will the dishes and laundry to wash themselves but I have yet to learn how to manipulate inanimate objects with my mind. (sigh)  As for the dog, well, she hasn’t quite learned how to open the front door. Unfortunately, the to-do list will spill in to tomorrow and will continue to grow. So for those of you who have asked where I’ve been, (thank you, mom, sis), I’ve been caught up in life.

Whoa…did I just say that? I sound like my mom (sorry mom).

Ugh!

Okay…but is Mom rocking out to Rachid Taha, Mc Solar, Nadiya, and a little Nacho Vega?  I think not. iTunes is blaring…okay, not quite blaring. The volume is closer to a 4…but if necessary, it can go up to 11. Why not 10? Ummm, because it goes up to 11. Oh yeah!

Whew! I think I just talked myself out of feeling old, even after the “Spinal Tap” reference. Stay tuned for more…the long pause is over.