Desperate Housewife


I have been trying maintain the illusion, that "everything is under control." But, lately, I have been feeling a little like the man who saw the hole in the wall and plugged it with his finger, only to discover that the water then poured out another hole. So he uses another finger to plug the hole, only to discover, another hole with water pouring out of it.. soon, he ran out of fingers and toes to stop the water. I can't even identify THE one reason I am feeling like this. It's just a vague nagging at me. Something like wondering what you forgot, only to remember in the middle of the night that your kid is still standing in the corner where you banished him after the fight with his brother.

Yesterday, it became apparent, that my finger plugging the hole in the wall was simply that:an illusion. I was on an errand run for work. Wandering around at a department store, early in the morning with my list, gathering supplies for the project I have assigned to me. The 'customer service representatives' were all very friendly. Everyone smiled at me and nodded. I smiled and nodded back. A couple of them did glance away as if they weren't quite sure what to say. But that was o.k. with me because I was a woman on a mission. I had my list in hand, and I was out to conquer that list with all the energy that I could exert. I really didn't need anyone's help. I am woman, hear me roar!

A minute or so later, I went to brush my hair away from my eyes. It was then I discovered that I still had my velcro rollers in.

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Anonymous said…
That's what I call multi-tasking! lol
JC
October 12, 2007 at 5:30 AM
Anonymous said…
you've perfected the art of being a DJ --- saving the punchline for the last, and the listener/reader has no option but to laugh out loud.

Wham!! Punchline!!! After an allnight shift, a laugh is good for the soul.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 12, 2007 at 5:42 AM
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