The craziness isn’t 100% over, but my two biggest projects are, as of today, completed & turned in. AND, I got a box of chocolates and a 5-pack peanut butter in little yummy cups. Apparently my shameful peanut butter addiction is not a secret!
Yesterday, I left work a little early as I had to go to FedEx to send my ginormous project off to the east coast, and I hit the mall to reward myself after. I used to reward myself with food, which, while cheaper in the short run, not so much in the long run.
So – I decided a few months ago to start a little ‘reward’ savings account, and whenever I survive a particularly stressful time, I get to dip into it.
I got this. I couldn’t find it on any English language sites, but I promise I have no idea if I actually spent 18,900 yen on it. No idea at all.
While at the Kate Spade store, I saw this. And I almost died. And wished that I had $900 (who knows how much that is in Japan! Probably like 1,000,000 or something) so that I could have the pretty, pretty coat. I stayed far away from the shoes, because I wasn’t sure I could resist the sale rack, and I really don’t need a pair of $276 on sale shoes.
Kate – if only I had more money – I would totally leave my boyfriend Kenneth for you.
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On my bike ride home today, I saw a man in a suit, talking on a bluetooth, riding this (in the middle of the path! asshat):
I thought to myself, “where in the world could this douchebag be going on his stupid scooter?” And then I passed him & quickly forgot about him.
About 1/2 mile later, I saw TWO MORE DOUCHEBAGS on three-wheeled scooters, all in suits, all with bluetooth devices. And then I knew what was going on. It was a douchebag anonymous meeting!
Seriously. I didn’t think there was anything lamer than grown men on segways, but I was wrong.
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Tomorrow, I am getting massaged & then heading out to the exciting wedding event! I am the very important doughnut courier, and I take my responsibilities VERY seriously. I am going to try to fit in a run, but if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. I am nine days pre-marathon, and have not yet once even checked the 10 day forecast. I feel that I am growing as a person. Or else I’ve been super busy at work and school. Could go either way. 🙂
Happy (almost) Friday!
Carolina John
September 25, 2009 - 7:37 am ·Congrats on finishing the project! now it’s time to start getting nervous about the marathon. oh wait, you’re going to rock that out too!
Alisa
September 25, 2009 - 8:19 am ·Wow, you haven’t checked the weather! I check the 10 forecast on a daily basis even when I’m not traveling =).
Glad you are through at least some of the craziness.
You are going to kick ass in WI!
RunToTheFinish
September 25, 2009 - 9:01 am ·haha you said douchebag not once but twice…ahh I love that
Calyx Meredith
September 25, 2009 - 9:22 am ·Between the naked people on bikes and the suits on scooters – I’m thinking y’all live in a seriously weird city!! Congrats on the projects being done and gone and most especially on surviving the initial taperosity. Remember to breathe this week. Lots.
Michael
September 25, 2009 - 10:15 am ·Have you considered transporting the doughnuts via the scooter?
maris
September 28, 2009 - 7:57 pm ·Popping in to say hi! I think shopping is excellent therapy and you deserve it!
auntie
September 30, 2009 - 10:42 am ·the douchebags anonymous meeting cracked me up!!