Woe is me.
While I’m still mourning the fact that I was not born a bazillionaire heiress able to spend my time frolicking carelessly on some tropical beach, (and yes, I realize I’ve had thirty odd years to come to terms with this small injustice but what can I say? I’m stubborn,) but as of late I have a new injustice to mourn and curse about.
My once young and nubile body has become a traitor, deserting me and leaving me trapped inside an aging, wrinkling and ever expanding carcass.
Thy body is a temple.
Snort.
A temple dedicated to snap, crackling and popping at every damn opportunity. Especially after four days of playing in the dirt and planting my flower beds and vegetable garden.
I’ve done everything I could think of to pamper my biomachinery. I rest it by taking long naps, I avoid strenuous exertion at all costs and I frequently lubricate with fine wine.
Still, my body rebels. Let it be known if it continues at this pace, I will be forced to stop spoiling it with treats such as mint chocolate icecream and nachos ladened with extra cheese and guacamole.
Won’t my body be sorry then for all the grief it is giving me now?
It’s either that or I’ll be forced to start going back to the gym. Then nobody will be happy.
So I’m holed up inside, trying to avoid the mountain of laundry that threatens to swallow me hole, while the dust bunnies try and gnaw at my ankles every time I lower my legs off the couch.
I figure if I stay still long enough I can trick my back into thinking it is once again the limber superstar of it’s glory days; days when I could garden endlessly and still have the stamina and flexibility to put my ankles behind my ears and do backflips in the bedroom.
Meanwhile, I’m bored. Not bored enough to tackle the house cleaning (hellooo! I’m injured. Not lazy. Heh.) and certainly not bored enough to dig out the pile of unpaid bills and tackle my finances.
Just bored enough to surf the net, channel surf and moan to the assortment of telemarketers about the vagaries of growing old and why no tomato plant is worth a week of back pain.
(Telemarketers just love to listen to your list of complaints of bodily ailments. Almost as much as they like to hear about how your husband demands sex more often than a teenager asks for money and how your dainty hooohaaa parts are used and abused after an entire week of trying to be a good wife.)
Hmmm. Maybe that is why my back is sore.
Snort. Who am I kidding? That would imply I actually put some effort into any mattress dancing partook in our bedroom instead of just laying there, daydreaming about Clive Owen and asking Boo if he was done yet.
Heh. Yeh. I’m a real romantic.
So I’m doing something I’ve never done before. Mostly because I always feared no one would participate and I would be publicly shamed and embarrassed and forced into hiding in my pantry while the entire blogosphere snickered at my audacity and stupidity for thinking anyone would even care.
I’m opening myself up to all of you. Spreading myself wide for you all to know.
Wow. Apparently, I’ve spent too much time in the bedroom.
Gotta question? Wanna know something about me? Ask away. I’ll answer. I’m not setting any boundaries as I’m a pretty open gal. Just don’t ask what my husband’s last name is or what my pin number is.
I don’t remember. Wink, wink.
But to those who want to know what my favorite position in the boudoir is, I’ll just cut you off at the pass and just tell you know it is any that require the least amount of effort on my part.
After all, my body is a temple.
Heh.
***Help me out here people. I’m flat on my back and bored to tears. I may start randomly prank calling my siblings people at this rate.***








Cindy
In that millisecond after you hit post what was the question that flashed across your mind? The one you hoped nobody asked? You don’t have to answer it or anything I just wondered what it was.
Cindy
PS Hubby says to keep it! It’s the only blog I read that catches his attention….
Becky
I want to hear some drunk ass stories. Bring ‘em on!
Maddy
I’m kinda fond of Big Red, myself. Maybe you could try something new and have another poll? I know that would mean a lot of work, but if you pay off Fric and Frac to wrestle any dust bunnies big enough to choke Nixon, you might have enough time.
My question: What private info have you shared here that you (or Boo) wish you could take back?
un-domesticmama
OMG! YOU have to KEEP big red!
BUT since she is from the movie ” Attack of the 60ft Centerfold”, if you let her go you would have to change the whole page. Maybe to “ghostbusters” cause the marshmellow man was cool and kicked ass too.
mamatulip
Hmm. A question. All the ones I’m thinking of are x-rated. Ummm…
Tell me three things you want to do before you die.
And DON’T CHANGE YOUR TEMPLATE.
Backpacking Dad
I want to know what you fear most about successfully adopting a child.
Because I’m not feeling funny right now.
Bri
I was wondering how many tattoos/piercings you are currently sporting and if there are any you are still dreaming of getting when husband is out of town
Denguy
Go hard or go home, I always say.
above average joe
I would like to know who named you Tanis and where did it come from.
And I like Big Red. But maybe change her outfit.
Maybe a purple shirt?
Darcie
Where do you find inspiration for your posts? I try to blog daily but often have trouble coming up with material. Most of my stuff has revolved around my kids, but I find myself going to politics or stuff I see when I’m out and about…how do you make the mundane so damn entertaining! I don’t want to be “just another blog” and I’m eager to get some insight.
As for Big Red, she’s got to go. She kinda freaks me out.
Jess
Well – I second (third, fourth, or fifth) what the fuck is gibbled?
Jess
Also, why fix it if it ain’t broke?
Craigaroonie
A change is as good as a rest. Red is good but I’m embarassed by her at work or when she who must be obeyed is looking over my shoulder.
“..swallow me hole..” lols
wild visions
Questions. I too want to know the derivation of “Tanis”. I’m guessing Scandinavian, that goes with the blond hair too.
And why do you beat yourself up? Are you putting yourself down for our entertainment? Oh sure, it’s funny, but Boo keeps coming back, the welfare people haven’t taken Fric and Frac away (yet). You tell us you can’t cook and your house is a trough. I think you’re stretching it.
Redneck Mommy
Great questions. I plan on answering as many of these as I can.
As soon as I can see straight.
Never ask a ten year old boy to give you a back massage.
After removing his knee cap from my spine he then thought it would be fun to walk on my back and pretend I was his personal trampoline.
He then ran off, cackled madly and hid my pain killers and wine.
Sadist.
Thanks for all the questions. Keep ‘em coming.
Oh, and gibbled is slang for injured, sore, or walking half stooped over like an arthritic 90 year old woman while wishing for a quick death.
Kelley
I’m with slouching mom, I am DYING here to know what is going on with the new addition!
Oh and do you match your bra with your panties? Cause I guess there is not a lot of chance of getting hit by a bus whilst lounging on the couch eating mint chocolate icecream (with extra choc chips? *drool*) but you just never know…
Emma
Stupid question…but how many people in your town know who you are? I’m pretty sure I figured out where you live just by reading a few entries, so I’m ssuming others near you have. I just wonder because my blog has no where near the radership yours does and the other day I was talking to someone and they realized they read me…too weird for me.
Not a Granny
Sorry your laid up. I happen to love the template you have.
Let’s see…question….
What is your favorite wine? Have you ever tried to make your own wine?
Jae
Quick question: Top Ten Best-Loved and HadAStrongImpactOnYou books, novels, plays, poems” Just because you have romantic and sexual fantasies about Clive Owens doesn’t mean you don’t read!
Best loved perfume? Nail polish? Bubble bath? And what is your personal preference: Brazilian or Landing strip?
If you saw someone wearing a MILF-tee at a soccer game would you be a.)disgusted or b.)delighted?
Yes, enquiring minds wish to know!
Leslie Smith
Great blog, I don’t come for the layout. change it if you want.
ok a Question
well I don’t need to know any more than your willing to share in you blog.
Thanks