And you tell her to give in to the demons that possess her

[raybear]

I did the holiday shopping for the in-laws today. The wine shopping was the best part, because I got meander and mull and finally choose multiple things, since it was a gift. Then I tried to go to Sherwyn's, but it is permanently closed. Fck. Where are the non-Whole Foods places to get supplements/herbs/etc.? Kramer's, yes, which is convenient when I'm downtown, but that's it. I went to Whole Foods anyway and got a neti pot for DYA's brother and had a funny conversation with the cashier about me making him use mine during his visit, and the strange intimacy of such an act. She was then REALLY enthused to wrap it, but I said no thank you, and she got really bummed out. Then I felt awkward. Luckily, I was leaving anyway.

Then I ventured to Target to pick up the remaining items on the shopping list and I called up Noriko while pushing the car around. Ten minutes into the conversation she said, "I can't believe I'm on the phone with Raymond. It happens so rarely. I don't really know what to say." I told her it was a Christmas Miracle. Actually, I told her it was 2007 resolutions starting early. We shared recent query rejections and discussed the price of irons. She thought $25 was unreasonable. I think it's worth it for me to stop constantly feeling disappointed by how my wardrobe looks. I'm not talking about a bit rumpled -- I'm talking about dress shirts coming out of the dryer looking like they got balled up and left out in the rain.

I am doing a survey at work and learned there is a "No Asshole" rule for the partners. There are just too many setups for that.

Comments

[hissyfit.livejournal.com]

i have kind of an "all asshole all the time" rule for partners.

[torreycanyon.livejournal.com]

and ironing is strangely enjoyable. um. if you're me. but the transition from crumpled to smooth...the little sprays of water... swishing the iron back and forth in time with music.. the OW OW FUCK OW burn as you clumsily touch your forearm into the metal plate..

[raybear.livejournal.com]

my ironing skills are paltry, e.g. i just learned that the garment should be inside out AND that ironing while watching a movie with subtitles is not preferred.

[unscrambled.livejournal.com]

The only independent healthfood stores that come to mind (besides Kramer's) these days are Bonne Sante in Hyde Park or True Nature (Broadway, 5900 north, approx), New Leaf (near Loyola), and I think the veg restaurant on Roosevelt and Kedzie sells some stuff, but not much.

All of those, of course, totally convenient to your location.

[nineinchlovely.livejournal.com]

would Merz Apothocary carry anything? It wouldn't be close, just a smidge closer. Other than that, I've got nothing.

[cocolola.livejournal.com]

what is a no assholes rule?

[raybear.livejournal.com]

i don't know the fine print or details, but the general rule is that among partners in the law firm, "no assholes allowed".