...I'm not even Catholic...but I sure seem to be giving up a lot of stuff!
I knew, when I lost my job, that certain adjustments would have to be made. Some adjustments can be rather painful. For instance, right off the bat, I KNEW I would no longer get to enjoy beer! Meaning ONLY that I gave up BUYING it. I did NOT give up drinking. (just want to make sure we're clear on that!) If you're buying the beer...I'll be happy to help make it disappear! I'm just thankful I quit smoking several years ago!
I've given up name-brand products, and am learning that 'generics' aren't ALL bad. I've actually determined that some are even better than the national brands.
I've given up those aimless "Sunday drives"....where you make a point of taking that unfamiliar road, just because you've always wondered where it would take you. With gasoline climbing back up to near $3 gallon, I now just sit in my truck, in my driveway, and pull up "Google Earth" on my cell phone. It's is AMAZING how many more miles to the gallon I'm getting now, and still get to see where that road goes!!
I determined that I can really save a bundle on shampoo and conditioner, by NOT shampooing my hair TWICE (just 'cause it feels so much cleaner when I do!) I'm shampooing only ONCE now, per shower, and have decided I can save even more by NOT blow-drying & styling my hair. I'll just keep my hair hidden under a towel. I read recently that there were more & more Muslims living in America, so if I just wear the towel, I should fit right in. Heck, I guess I could even go so far as to adopt their custom of hiding all but my eyes under a veil of some sort....then I wouldn't have to struggle to buy makeup!! (If wearing sunglasses is ok, I won't even have to use mascara!!) Crap, it'd be easier, still, just to put a bag over my head. Next time they ask me "paper or plastic??" at the checkout counter, guess I'll start saying PAPER!
I'm sure, as my period of unemployment lengthens, I'll find more & more things I can give up, but I can guarantee you this:
I REFUSE TO GIVE UP TOILET PAPER!!
About Me
- Paula Marie Brown-Nelson
- I am a low-maintenance woman & avoid stress whenever possible. I do NOT like drama...or it's Queens! I'm a very likeable person & can fit into most any social group. I know which fork to use at a formal dinner, and I know which beverage goes well with Hot-wings. I detest sports fanatics and will avoid televised sports events whenever humanly possible. I love my kids...but not necessarily YOURS. I have very little tolerance for stupidity, and try to avoid people who are afflicted with this disease. I have no patience for whiners & complainers. IF YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR SITUATION....CHANGE IT! Don't ask me "how"....that lesson is YOURS to learn! The cartoon character "Maxine" is actually ME. Well, OK, not really, but she & I think pretty much the same on most subjects. My real life hero is Erin Brockovich. You'll find that I have a great sense of humor, sharp wit, and extreme sarcasm. If this is your "cup of tea", then you will enjoy my posts. If not, READ SOMETHING ELSE!
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