Monday, August 19, 2013

Injuring My Elbow Patting Myself on the Back

Ok, so I'm absolutely positive that I MUST have a thyroid problem. How else do I explain the 6 lbs I put on this summer? I was pondering this exact thought over Reese's and Sno-Caps-smothered fro-yo just last night. I realize I'm one flowy peasant top away from being asked when I'm due. To cheer myself up, I've decided to write a list of things that I'm good at. Because improving my eating habits seems a little lofty for me right now.


  1. Mini- golf. Yes, I realize I was playing against my family, but I came in first place 3 out of the 4 times we played at the beach this summer. I even tied my mother on one occasion and she is a legitimate golfer with a tournament win under her belt.
  2. Picking really easy but delicious recipes. I hardly ever cook, but if invited somewhere I'll always make an appetizer (I do not bake, ever.). I'll spend an inordinate amount of time searching for something that I'll devote no more than 13 minutes assembling. And trust me, it'll be edible.
  3. Connecting people. I'm always trying to hook-up people I know whether it's recommending the county's best margarita, booking a reputable manicurist, taking the kids to a skilled pediatrician, locating a discreet Botox professional or helping a friend looking for a new job. And I don't even charge a fee.
  4. Finding lost items. I hardly ever lose my own things, but for some reason my house is the Bermuda Flipping Triangle to the rest of the yahoos that live here. I have a certain sense of where the lost keys, wallet, iPhone, Littlest Pet Shops, Monster High dolls, headbands, flip flops, goggles, lacrosse stick, retainer (eww!) or dog leash might be.
  5. Saying no. Or I don't know. Or maybe. I'm really an expert. Especially when it comes to my kids wanting to do something, buy something or go somewhere. I hardly ever say yes right out of the gate. This way I never have to disappoint them and when I do say yes, they are totally shocked and think I'm the greatest.
I'm feeling better already. Celebrate yourself with me! What unlikely thing are you good at?

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