We just got back from a family reunion in Utah, during which we had brief training on how to clean a house. As I listened to tips and tricks with toothbrushes, magic erasers, scrubbing bubbles and vinegar, I realized that I know next to nothing about cleaning. Well, thanks to my 2010 Survey of Household Chores, I know I should wash my sheets more than once a year. But really, that's about next to nothing, huh?
Then I was looking through my closet for something to wear (also a recent topic of this blog). Why is my closet full of clothes I don't wear because they don't fit right, aren't comfortable, don't match anything, or aren't right for the occasion?
And this morning I had a conversation with a friend about paying more for better quality goods. Real wood. Shoes that last. Produce that is delicious.
All of this led to me spending Genghis's afternoon nap trying to write a personal, comprehensive self-help guide to my life. A plan to live well, in budget, and with enough leisure time to enjoy it all.
I'll let you know when it's done.
In the meantime, perhaps I'll advise my children to take Home Economics because no bets they'll learn it from me.
And now follow my stream of consciousness to a funny conversation I heard at a Wendy's in nowhere Indiana where I was stopped for dinner on a long drive home. The conversation was between 4 fresh-out-of-highschoolers, although this snippet is just 2 of them. The girl was talking about starting school at the local college the next day.
Girl: I'm so nervous for tomorrow! It's like, do I bring a backpack? I had to buy tons of books for my classes. What do I do with them?
Guy: You can bring a backpack. Everyone does.
Girl: (whew!) Oh really!? My brother totally said that no one has backpacks. I didn't know what to do. And then I have this hour break in my schedule from 11 to 12. What do I do then?
Guy: Whatever you want. Study.
Girl: But where do I go? I'll be, like, all alone.
Guy: Just go wherever you want. The library?
Girl: Oh, I'm so nervous. What's your schedule like?
Guy: I have some classes in the morning?
Girl: So will you be around at 11?
Guy: Yeah.
Girl: Okay, you totally have to come find me. I'll be like the dorky one that doesn't know where to go. Please, please, please!
It made me wonder if I was like that when I started college. Most likely, yes.
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I made a list with budget/working out/cleaning/project goals just last week during Andrew's nap. I am glad I am not the only one.
First off I can almost guarantee you were nothing like the college newbie. Nothing. And yes, if you get finish your handbook on life I'd need a copy!
Curiously my word verification for this comment is FAKET...which I pronounce: Fake It. Advice I'd give the college newbie. Worked for me.
Hmmm... with all of your comments about not knowing how to clean I'm starting to think those rumors about youngest children are true...
I was just telling someone at work the other day about kid quickies. As soon as G can carry a mop, I say you index your chores and put him to work!
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