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Some days, it's best to clean up a little....

Okay, I've been doing some domestic work since I have found myself between jobs. Kathy and I have decided to start some spring cleaning early and we are redoing the master bedroom. Today, I started right after breakfast to move around some things that haven't been moved in over 25 years and I found this to be a major undertaking. In short, I bit off a little more than I could chew.

Kathy had to go to the doctor's today because she had overdid it on the elliptical over the weekend, so I kept on working as she went for her appointment. I also fixed supper, after which I went to get a prescription filled for Kathy. Mind you, mister razor hadn't met mister face today and I looked a real mess. It was a good day to be in relative anonymity, but alas, that wasn't to be.

I dropped off the prescription at the Giant Eagle since it was on the four dollar list and was told it would be a 20 minute wait for it to be filled. Not a problem as I would just walk around the store. Before the time was up, I noticed at the waiting area was a chair with a shiatsu massaging device on it, inviting me to try it. After thoroughly enjoying it for several minutes, I got in line to pick up Kathy's prescription. I then got into a conversation with the pharmacy tech, who told me she was thinking about me a couple of days earlier. After I gave her a funny look, she told me that we had graduated from high school together. After talking for several minutes, and yes, I gave her the web address of this very blog, I left to go home. While I was in the parking lot, it occurred to me that I would not want to see me like I was if I hadn't seen me in over 35 years. I wonder what Debby will tell those she sees in the future whom we both went to school with?

Moral of this story: If I intend to go anywhere off I76, clean up before I leave the house.

Comments

Speedcat Hollydale said…
HA!!!!!!!!!!

Sometimes when I head out to pick something up and I am not quite presentable, I just wear a winter hat and sunglasses.
February 02, 2010 9:06 PM
Busy Bee Suz said…
So funny...I think this happens to all of us..the minute we let it all go, we get caught!!!
I hope Kathy is feeling better.
Suz
February 02, 2010 10:16 PM
clean and crazy said…
i once ran into a man i had a huge crush on in the feminine aisle, he asked me how was i and i was so nervous i said 'well i am not pregnant!'

yeah that worked out well...
hugs to kathy and you for being so good to her!!
February 02, 2010 10:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Great story you got here. I'd like to read something more about this topic. The only thing this blog needs is a few pics of some gadgets.
Nickolas Stepman
Cell phone blocker
February 03, 2010 4:50 AM
YEKIMI said…
No no, don't clean up. That's the only way we can tell people are from Rittman! ;-}
February 03, 2010 3:03 PM
Minerva said…
A true example of Murphy's Law. Next time when you're all spiffy, you probably won't see anyone you know.
February 03, 2010 3:43 PM
Syd said…
I am sure that there are others in your class who look much worse and perhaps aren't even around.
February 03, 2010 4:13 PM
Michelle said…
God has a great sense of humour. ;-)

Yes, I've had that happen to me too. I had just finished washing the dog when I realised a gift I'd bought was the wrong size. So I dashed in to town (Saturday, shops used to close at midday). I was on the escalator in my old damp doggy hairy clothes when I realised the cool fashion model type in front of me was an old school mate.

eek.

To cheer you up... I have an award for you, Cliff. :-)
http://crows-feet.blogspot.com/2010/02/kreativ-blogger-award.html
February 05, 2010 11:58 AM
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