FYI

There's one part of my left arm that has noticeably less hair on it than the rest of my arm which basically means my left arm is balding. Why? I have no idea, but it's happening all the same and I find it odd.

I made a flower arrangement today and it's very nearly "even." I realized that I do a pretty good job arranging flowers but that I could have never taken the class at BYU or done it professionally because I'm too OCD. Unless there's a market for completely symmetrical and even flower arrangements. Maybe I could work for Monk. Too bad he's fictional and I'm not a florist.

Monkey started saying, "plea-de-lee-del-ease" when asking for stuff. Courtesy of us carrying on the tradition started by Jena Murray circa 1990-something. We intend to video tape it. It's freaking adorable.

Monkey also shares my taste in movies, music and shows. Specifically, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , 80s classics (such as Ice Ice Baby and Karma Chameleon) and The Muppet Show. He watches intently, gets excited and dances around and sings. He's going to be THE coolest kid.

I'm having another good hair day thanks to my new favorite accessory - the headband. Oh thank heavens for whatever technology was invented to make somewhat comfortable headbands! Remember how they used to dig into your skull when you were little. My search for the perfect headband is ongoing and now fueled by a desire to have awesome hair more often. Too bad summer is upon us or else I would wear my leg warmers and a headband and have a total flashback.

Speaking of flashbacks. I think I might plan an 80s dance. Themes are all the rage. Then I wouldn't have to worry about the DJ playing sucky music because it would all be 80s and it would all be retro and fantastic. Thoughts, suggestions?

Also. I really don't like volley ball. They play it every week after institute and I just refuse to play...politely of course. I just remember always getting hit in the face. It's even happened to me several times while standing on the side lines minding my own business. I am not friends with this sport and doubt I ever will be. Plus, I have terrible hand eye coordination. Seriously.

Now that I'm back from Utah and away from my bestest pallies, I've realized several things. No one here calls me a "wise forest sage" or makes any reference to Georgia Nicholson books. I miss including those references in my every day speech and I shall probably re-read the books (and finally read book 8) to cheer myself up. I am also still making jokes that only people in Utah get. No one picks up on my Gilmore Girls references (JAM HANDS) or my Strongbad voices/sayings (long pants, long pants). Tis sad. Someday I'll have a husband and I will make him understand all of this...I imagine Miri is doing that right this minute - training Mike to understand inside jokes and nonsensical humor so he will respond to things appropriately.

I'm also pretty aware of my ears at the moment. They hurt for several reasons: my headphones for work (I do a lot of transcription) are jamming the back of my earrings into my neck, the doctor thinks I might have TMJ, sinus pressure, and itchy allergy symptoms. At least my hair looks good and my earrings are tres cute.

Tomorrow is a busy day for me. I am watching nephews and niece, I have to make an appearance at a BBQ and I am in charge of a YSA activity. Not to mention there will be meals and grocery shopping to take care of.

I don't like the term "BBQ." It's lazy and I dislike my use of it.

Also - TMJ? Seriously? I can't wait for my appointment next week to figure this out. I have noticed pain in my jaw from time to time, usually in the morning and in the afternoon and more so when I've been transcribing all day. I wonder if I zone out while I type and start clenching my jaw or grinding my teeth. I just don't notice what I do with my jaw, I only notice when it hurts.

I've run out of random things to share. Except to say I like the occasional "stream of consciousness" posts. They are soothing and interesting to me. Also, I know I'm completely random, but this line of thinking makes total sense in my head.