So far today has been an excellent day, beanhomies.
For the last month I’ve been trying to gather up my courage to go to a laundromat. I havent been able to do that since I was attacked in one when I was 12. I was lucky enough to either live in places with washer/dryer or not have to do my own laundry. But with my dad living his best life I’ve been trying to back off how often I visit and trying not to worry about him as much. And honestly a 2.5 one way to do laundry (and check up on my dad) twice a month was a lot and exhausting.
But I would have a panic attack every single time I tried to gather up the courage.
This morning I woke up at 8 am like, LETS GO DO SOME LAUNDRY, BISHES!!! WOOHOO
(yes, it was very, very strange)
I only brought two loads with me so that I could wash two loads at a time, and so I wouldnt have a ton to bring back if I were unsuccessful.
I was successful!
I walked into a laundromat and did not panic for the first time in over 20 years.
I then drove around listening to old radio shows which was super fun. And after two hours of this I went to a store called Jungle Jims. Everyone has told me this was THE place to go for any international food needs I may have. Everyone I asked said that they probably didnt have Melona bars because they have a tiny freezer section.
After getting lost for like 20 minutes I finally stumbled across the Korean section. I found the ttebbokki puffs (but not the frozen stuff), black bean paste steamed buns, annnnnnnnnnnd MELONA.
Theres a lady from church who wants to come and hang out with me today but I super dont want to. Im digging being by myself and doing little things that remind me of my mom without having to explain them.
Im having her favorite lunch and snack and her favorite dessert and will watch her favorite movie. Its going to be a lovely evening.
Thanks for the advice, beanhomies. I am documenting at work. Im looking into transferring to a different branch.
But today, today has been a lovely day.
This makes me happy. I love that you found a balance between the hard things and things that you need to be happy. Rooting for you, hoping things with work clear up/get better soon. Take today to do what you need, though. Be happy and keep having a lovely day. And hopefully more lovely days to follow.
Next up is reading a cheesy romance novel (Mary Monroe, an author I think my mom would have appreciated if she had kept her sight/short term memory long enough) and day time tv. Books and tv two of my moms jams.
That sounds delightful. Daytime TV is very soothing. I wish I could curl up with a book right now. I tried to read during my lunch break and instead got bombarded with calls and emails because work is insane. But I’m gonna try to sneak out early today, so hopefully it’ll balance out.
Oh good luck with that! I just watched Kelly Clarksons talk show. A. Im not sure I knew Kclark had a talk show and B. Where has this been my entire life? She is so adorable! There should be daytime tv breaks during the workday. Just…just to keep a person going.
Kelly Clarckson is a f-delight and national treasure. If you want a real good laugh, watch her day drinking segment on Seth Meyers. It is one of the best things I’ve seen. I watch it whenever I need a pick-me-up.
😱 what are the odds!!! I had that experience too!!
2nd time – the officer was the one who went – didn’t we meet earlier!
The embarrassment!!
I got out of both too. 😂
I’m so happy that you were successful!
Glad you found everything you were looking for in Jungle Jim’s.
It’s sweet how you enjoy doing your mom’s things too.
Thank you for sharing your day!
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isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
January 15, 2020 at 12:21 PM
So far today has been an excellent day, beanhomies.
For the last month I’ve been trying to gather up my courage to go to a laundromat. I havent been able to do that since I was attacked in one when I was 12. I was lucky enough to either live in places with washer/dryer or not have to do my own laundry. But with my dad living his best life I’ve been trying to back off how often I visit and trying not to worry about him as much. And honestly a 2.5 one way to do laundry (and check up on my dad) twice a month was a lot and exhausting.
But I would have a panic attack every single time I tried to gather up the courage.
This morning I woke up at 8 am like, LETS GO DO SOME LAUNDRY, BISHES!!! WOOHOO
(yes, it was very, very strange)
I only brought two loads with me so that I could wash two loads at a time, and so I wouldnt have a ton to bring back if I were unsuccessful.
I was successful!
I walked into a laundromat and did not panic for the first time in over 20 years.
I then drove around listening to old radio shows which was super fun. And after two hours of this I went to a store called Jungle Jims. Everyone has told me this was THE place to go for any international food needs I may have. Everyone I asked said that they probably didnt have Melona bars because they have a tiny freezer section.
After getting lost for like 20 minutes I finally stumbled across the Korean section. I found the ttebbokki puffs (but not the frozen stuff), black bean paste steamed buns, annnnnnnnnnnd MELONA.
Theres a lady from church who wants to come and hang out with me today but I super dont want to. Im digging being by myself and doing little things that remind me of my mom without having to explain them.
Im having her favorite lunch and snack and her favorite dessert and will watch her favorite movie. Its going to be a lovely evening.
Thanks for the advice, beanhomies. I am documenting at work. Im looking into transferring to a different branch.
But today, today has been a lovely day.
bea
January 15, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Here’s to more lovely days, isa!
*holds up my cup of tea*
isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
January 15, 2020 at 12:35 PM
I bought some blackberry tea during my wanderings. Let me raise my cup to you as well, friend!
bea
January 15, 2020 at 12:38 PM
*cups clink*
SnarkyJellyfish
January 15, 2020 at 12:33 PM
This makes me happy. I love that you found a balance between the hard things and things that you need to be happy. Rooting for you, hoping things with work clear up/get better soon. Take today to do what you need, though. Be happy and keep having a lovely day. And hopefully more lovely days to follow.
isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
January 15, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Next up is reading a cheesy romance novel (Mary Monroe, an author I think my mom would have appreciated if she had kept her sight/short term memory long enough) and day time tv. Books and tv two of my moms jams.
SnarkyJellyfish
January 15, 2020 at 1:25 PM
That sounds delightful. Daytime TV is very soothing. I wish I could curl up with a book right now. I tried to read during my lunch break and instead got bombarded with calls and emails because work is insane. But I’m gonna try to sneak out early today, so hopefully it’ll balance out.
isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
January 15, 2020 at 1:59 PM
Oh good luck with that! I just watched Kelly Clarksons talk show. A. Im not sure I knew Kclark had a talk show and B. Where has this been my entire life? She is so adorable! There should be daytime tv breaks during the workday. Just…just to keep a person going.
SnarkyJellyfish
January 15, 2020 at 2:57 PM
Kelly Clarckson is a f-delight and national treasure. If you want a real good laugh, watch her day drinking segment on Seth Meyers. It is one of the best things I’ve seen. I watch it whenever I need a pick-me-up.
Ally
January 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM
I KNOW JUNGLE JIMS!!! Are you near Cincinnati/ Dayton??? I was there for Air Force stuff back in the day.
isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
January 15, 2020 at 2:55 PM
I am in Cincinnati! Thats awfully neat Ally.
Ally
January 15, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Funny story, I got pulled over twice, in the same night, by the same officer, for speeding at the airport in Cincinnati and got out of both tickets.
Madkdr
January 15, 2020 at 6:47 PM
😱 what are the odds!!! I had that experience too!!
2nd time – the officer was the one who went – didn’t we meet earlier!
The embarrassment!!
I got out of both too. 😂
ship-happens
January 15, 2020 at 6:57 PM
I’m so happy that you were successful!
Glad you found everything you were looking for in Jungle Jim’s.
It’s sweet how you enjoy doing your mom’s things too.
Thank you for sharing your day!