Porch dropped treats for our neighbor’s dog. Questioned Brian tapping up the bag containing said treats. As in, “Why are you taping the bottom of the bag? Why can’t we just throw it away if it has a hole in it?” Received a “Because it’s still a good bag!” as a response.

Tried to convince Brian that servant leadership was him going up the stairs to retrieve something I forgot. He looked skeptical, and I looked lazy. (I was.)

Knew it was a Monday when I got a follow up call from the eye doctor’s office checking on my new contact trials. After hemming and hawing, I told them they were slightly better, and promptly received my updated prescription in my email. Later realized I’d never actually USED the trial pair, having confused them with the old ones. <insert palm to face here>

Received a rather lengthy and detailed explanation from The Scientist as to what “wash buffer” was after hearing details from his day. It’s a soapy solution, people. He had no response when I asked why it wasn’t just called soapy solution.

Turned the quickly melting snowbank in my front yard into a recliner to see the stars, aka me throwing in the towel on my day by heaving myself onto a pile of snow because having a fit in the street was too dramatic. <insert *Instagram vs. Reality* joke here>

Ate my first Easter candy of the season. In January. I haven’t even finished the candy I got for Christmas yet. What happened to Valentine’s Day?

Was alarmed to have the new car beep rather ominously while flashing an alert message on the dashboard notifying me the car ahead had pulled forward. Cue being forced to admit I was distracted. It’s happened at least twice since and shames me every time. Don’t get me started on the seatbelt alarm that blares in increasing volume when I drive 300 feet from the mailbox to the driveway sans belt.

Became the proud owner of a Bird Buddy, a camera equipped bird feeder that sends photos of the visiting birds to an app on your phone. How did this birder bucket list gift come about? A dear friend invested in the Kickstarter campaign, found it in a closet, acknowledged their Magpie problem, and made my birder soul happy. Stay tuned for the inevitable photos, and documentation of Brian installing it.

Took a mental health afternoon by putting on cozy clothes, eating some snacks, putting the phone on do not disturb, taking a mini nap, and watching episodes of Northern Exposure for the first time ever.

Placed a bet with Brian during an evening stroll if the neighbors still proudly illuminating their Christmas lights (including giant inflatables) would be taking them down this weekend. I’m firmly in the ‘no’ column, and he’s feeling lucky. Winners announced next week.

Tried to figure out how to add a page to my blog website via the new app system. Struggled. Struggled some more. Tabled the idea, telling myself no one needs to read an about me page since this blog is already about me anyways.🤣