Monday, January 05, 2004

I’ve had a productive day - I’m mostly packed. I got the stuff done while out that needed to be done. So now I can relax the rest of today (except for one more load of laundry). So while I was out and about I took note of a few things, which I will share here. Aren’t you excited? Woo!

1. I love the baristas at my local Starbucks. I decided to treat myself to a latte on my way back home. It was quiet in there so I had a nice chat with the guy who was making my venti white chocolate mocha latte. He asked if I liked the new boards they have. “Yes, I do,” I replied. “Makes it easier for the newbies.” Then he handed me a little booklet that explains how you can mix and match the coffees and syrups and so on to get a custom blend. Did you know that you didn’t have to stick with their list? I knew that, but I haven’t been brave enough to try something different. Yet...there’s a coupon on the back of the booklet that offers a free custom blended beverage. My barista today suggested a white toffee nut mocha for me the next time I come in. Cool!

2.  I was in line at the post office for quite a while. There was a mom and her 20-something son in front of me. He was working on getting a passport. They were discussing his less than pleasing passport pictures (I didn’t want to be caught openly eavesdropping, I didn’t see them because it would have involved a little bit of leaning to get at the right angle). Apparently the lady who took the pictures clicked the button before he was actually smiling. As an aside, I think all photo-takers for official documents have had some kind of training in the exact timing of picture taking to best get that I’m-really-annoyed-to-be-taking-a-picture-for-an-official-document look. No? Anyway...just before they were called to the counter (You’re NEXT!), he said, “At least I’m not scouring in the picture.” I had to raise my hand to my mouth to keep them from seeing my smile. Heh.

3.  I’m reminded that stay-at-home-moms parents have the shopping life. Wal-Mart was blessedly empty when I was there. As was the Giant grocery store.

4.  My mother is the best in the world - I know, I’ve mentioned it before. I took two new pair of pants to her for hemming so I can take them on my trip tomorrow.

5.  I forgot to go to the library. Darn. Maybe tomorrow on my way to drop off Annie.

I think that’s it. Except that it’s rainy and dreary. Yuck.