19th Sep 2007

recipe for disaster

This morning, by way of a series of mishaps, I offer you tips to creating your very own disaster before even leaving the house –

Steps

  1. Allow the dog to sleep with you instead of her crate. Wake up to 82lbs of Labrador on your chest, with one of your shoes hanging out of her jaws and a big grin on her face
  2. Try to get same dog past both cats, who are angry that she took their place in bed last night
  3. Attempt to wear hose that you bought for the size you *wish* you were, rather than the size you actually are
  4. Realize that today is the Centennial Celebration on campus, so you will have to look decent and wear regalia
  5. Spend countless moments looking for your cap and gown only to remember that they are on campus, on the back of your office door
  6. Realize you will have no time for lunch. Briefly wonder if you can eat and teach class at the same time
  7. Ignore whining Labrador, now in crate, because boyfriend is sleeping off a nasty cold
  8. Ignore voicemail messages
  9. Ignore scads of email
  10. Leave house late.

Enough said. I’m off.

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3 Responses to “recipe for disaster”

  1. September 19th, 2007 at 9:13 pm Karolina( your student) Says:

    Hello Dr. Dana
    What an interesting post. I actually fell in love with this whole blogging idea. Your dog sounds lovely. That’s great you got a chance to update your blog lol I don’t wanna sound like a stalker or anything. I love your writing style. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR BOOK!!!
    I hope to read it one day. Keep me posted lol
    Karolina

  2. September 19th, 2007 at 9:16 pm Lauren Says:

    looks like you had some trouble today!!!
    both of the teachers that im really close with teach physical education and health. they are honestly 2 of my best friends and i can tell them anything. and i cant wait till next week, im going to visit them again!!!!!=]

  3. September 19th, 2007 at 10:04 pm michelle Says:

    I have a tip for #3.

    Ok, pantyhose are HORRIBLE. They’re always impossible to get on. I actually buy “Queen size” pantyhose. Theyre for a weight that is WAY higher than mine, but they go on easily :) It’s also funny b/c sometimes when you buy them, the salespeople are like, “Are you sure you want THIS size?”

    Actually, for the first time EVER, I’ve boycotted pantyhose this school year. Theyre so incredibly annoying. I’d much rather have people see my stubbly PALE bare legs:)

    Hope your day ended up getting better. At least it was a beautiful day outside!

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