Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Touchdown in the Fart Zone


Touchdown in the Fart Zone


Ok, I have to tell a little story on Hubberkins. Don’t worry, I already cleared it with him. In fact, he’s kinda proud that I’m telling this story. (Haha – I said “fart” twice). It’s a story about farts. Yah, seriously, he’s proud that his farts made the blog. What is it with guys and their farts? I would never – let me repeat that – NEVER agree to let someone blog about my... perfumes. I don’t even want people knowing that I do that. In fact, stop it! Stop imagining that I perfume. Don’t even entertain the idea. Guys, however, L-O-V-E to fart. They treat a good one likes it’s a great bottle of wine: “Been working on that a long time,” or “Wow, that one’s ripe; take a big sniff” or my favorite, “Whew, that’s a winner”. NO. No it’s not. A fart is not a “winner”. When the smell of rotting cabbage exits your butt, no one wins!

I am thoroughly convinced that farting is to boys as peeing is to male dogs. Think about it: when you take a dog for a walk, he pees on just about every new plant or fire-hydrant you pass. When you take a boy out of your house, he farts in every store, restaurant, and car that you get in to. I swear.
And don’t get me started on hotel farts; they are the worst! The first thing a guy does when he get’s into a hotel room is rip a huge one. Holy Geez! Have you been storing that for days?!?!  The power of a hotel fart is enough to light your nostril hairs on fire and burn your eyes as if you’ve emptied a whole can of hairspray into them.  What died in there, man? Front desks everywhere should pass out digestive enzymes, air fresheners, and nose plugs during check in.

So, let’s get to the story. Hubberkins is really great at farting in places other than our bedroom. Considerately, he walks into the guest room or down the hall if he has to fart. I did not teach him this. He took it upon himself after seeing me gag for air once when he let out a Hiroshima Bomb. Anyway, the morning before the Superbowl, Hubberkins was enjoying a snack at the kitchen island while I cut up some veggies. He then got up, walked to the living room, and then sat back down at the island.

“What was that all about?” I inquired.

“Oh, I had to fart,” he responded.

“So, why’d you walk over there?”

“So it wouldn’t get on the food,” he said in a perfectly nonchalant tone.

“Get on the food?” I questioned in a state of bewilderment. I wasn’t aware that farts were sticky.

“Yes, I didn’t want to get it on the food, and I didn’t want it to bother you.”

“Honey,” I said trying to hold my laughs in, “I’m throwing a flag on this one. We have a great-room. The kitchen and the living room are one in the same. You took three steps away from the island. I could smell your fart before you walked back over here. ”

“Oops, I guess I didn’t have enough yardage to keep the veggies safe.”

“No babe, I don’t think you did.”

Hubberkins now goes long when he needs to make a pass. Hopefully, next year’s Suberbowl veggies will get at least a 5 yard advantage. For now, let’s hope that no one that attended our Suberbowl party reads this blog.



Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Reality Check - We All Need One


Reality Check

Oh-my-lanta. Why is it that when you make a change in life you think you’ll have more time to do all the things you’ve ever wanted to do? Am I alone here? You’re buying a new house: “We’re getting 4 bedrooms and a den. I’ll finally have time to craft!” You’re buying a new car: “Yes, a suburban. I will wash this baby every weekend!”  You’re getting a new job: “I will have so much time to blog, I’ll have to start another one!”  

Reality check, lady!

You’re moppin’ more floors and dustin’ more blinds than a Merry Maid. You’re car is so dirty, you identify it by the bird poop instead of the color. And you’re blog, well, people think you’re dead or you’ve traded in your computer for a video camera and started a Vlog by the name of Jessica Rabbit (link here) ((just kidding there is no link… did you click?...lol… I would have… hahah… ok… back to the blog)).

So, that’s my story. I got a new job. It’s been great. Nah, more like stellar. I’m loving the company. I have a lot of autonomy and a ton of responsibility. My boss is a great leader and an incredible mentor.

Blah, blah, blah, you’re thinking. Tell us the funny stuff.

Hush.

I have to give a shout out to Hubberkins here. He really encouraged me to seek out this opportunity and to go for it. Here’s a little secret about this job: I took a pay cut to come here. I assume some of you are thinking Why would you ever take a pay cut to go to a new job if you didn’t have to?!  Believe me, I never thought I would – especially because I had a comfy job and I really liked my co-workers. But here’s a little something I’ve learned recently: Wisdom is Priceless. (this is insightful stuff! You may want to text this to yourself...I hope I’m not the only one that texts reminders to herself...Do you get charged twice for that?... I hope I have unlimited texts). 

Where was I? Oh yes,
Wisdom is Priceless. Think about it. King Solomon a.k.a. one of the wisest men to ever live, didn’t ask God for fame, power, or money. He asked God for wisdom. And you know what, through his wisdom, Solomon gained fame, power, and money.

Now, I’m not saying that I want to be famous or powerful. But I do want to make enough money to live a comfortable life and give tons of it away. So, Hubberkins and I made the tough decision to tighten up the budget and launch into uncertainty in hopes of procuring priceless wisdom. Where’s all this “wisdom” coming from? Oh, just my new boss who is incredibly business savvy and has the heart of teacher. The first time I met her, I knew I wanted to attach myself to her leg the same way a four-year-old sits on her cool uncle’s foot, wrapping her arms around his calf and then pleading with him to walk around. I just know that her head is full of brilliant thoughts and I’m in a position to catch them as they come out.

Strangely enough, I feel as though I have made a decision that will impact my future far beyond my understanding.

So, with all that said: The blog is back!