Chesty
I didn’t have anything planned for today. And I’m not feeling particularly inspired. But, there are some random things I’ve been thinking about that aren’t really worth a whole post in their own … well, not yet, at least.
The other night, I was watching Bethany Getting Married. Bethany and her fiance, Jason, were registering and having a debate over whether they need fancy coffee cups with serving plates. She asked him if they are really the kind of people who will serve coffee after dinner. He says he likes to think they are. She doesn’t like that response and asks if they’ll be serving decaf only. And then it becomes apparent why. She’s kind of a people hater. Doesn’t like guests in her house. Squirms at the thought of entertaining. And hates the idea of encouraging guests to stay longer. No wonder Sweets has a crush on her – she’s his kind of gal!
Sweets has been playing volleyball on a team for a number of months now. The team is quite good and has done well in tournaments. Some of his teammates also play on a soccer team. They recruited him to play. The soccer team? Not so good. Sweets’ description of them is they all know their positions on the field, but eventually it becomes herd ball where everyone runs in a mob around the ball (I remember playing that kind of soccer … when I was 5). Last night, when he came home from his game, I asked him if they won. He laughed. I asked him if they scored any goals. He said yes, the other team scored lots of goals. heh. At least he has a sense of humor about it.
Spring in Chicago generally sucks. Normally, it lasts a day before the death of summer sets in. This year, we’ve actually had a spring. Only, our spring has involved lots and lots of rain. Every time I turn the corner, we’re facing another big storm. Two nights ago, I was awoken by thunder and pouring rain. This morning, it got darker as I drove to work. Storms were brewing. I hate rain. More than heat and humidity. More than snow. It’s dreary and depressing and I’m ready for it to retire for the year.
Remember that bike situation from last month? The one where someone inappropriately locked their bike to our property? Well, it happened again (and I’m pretty sure it was the same bike). This time (thanks to many of your comments), I left a note. Explaining the idea of private property, asking them to remove their bike within a given time period (or it would be removed for them) and sternly warning them about not locking their bike to our property again. The bike wasn’t removed. So, after a number of attempts to remove the lock (and days and days of it remaining locked to our property), we finally freed the bike. Our neighbor was kind enough to leave a note in the helmet (which he left on the fence) stating we were storing the bike for a week. If the owner didn’t claim it within that week, we’d donate it to charity. I can only hope this is the last time we deal with this nonsense.
You know when you meet someone and you know you like them for a host of reasons, but can’t necessarily pinpoint all of them right away? And over time, as you have more conversations about outlooks on life and perspectives on the world, you begin to realize why you like that person so much. Last night, I chatted with a friend about certain stages of life and how we think we’d approach them. It was one of those enlightening conversations where it became clearer why I like this person so. I love opportunities like that – to get to know someone better; to get to like someone better.
Wow, I feel better now. Got a lot off my chest. Anything you care to alleviate from your chest of deep thoughts?
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 am
I am sorry you had to deal with the bike situation again. That would get old quickly. And I love conversations with people that remind me why I like them so much.
What I would like to get off of my chest? The fact that my aunt is so selfish and how damaging it is to my 13 year old cousin. And the fact that I still haven’t recieved a call about an interview I was hoping to have. Le sigh.
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
I am a people lover, but I am a little weird about people at MY house. If I plan to entertain or throw a party, I generally do it outside of my place. I don’t really know what that is. But my house in my place of sanity and having a crowd over freaks me out.
That bike owner is an idiot! I can’t believe it happened again.
Off my chest? Hmmm…I didn’t get invited to my friend’s son’s 3rd birthday on Saturday. It seems she has reached the point where only the friends with kids get invited. To be honest, I would have dreaded going, but it would have been nice to be invited.
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
I spent a good chunk of last night out to dinner with a friend I hadn’t seen in a very long time and the conversation was rough. forced. frustrating. made me sad and a little bit mad as I could have been home working on my stupid finance project.
And speaking of finance: it’s the devil, nilsa. Seriously. I’m so tired of it. Halfway through this clasa and I *know* I can do it, but the whole working in a group in an ONLINE class is really getting to me.
What’s the deal with Bethany Getting Married? I’ve heard a lot about it but don’t get who she is and why I should want to watch?
The bike owner = prize idiot. I kind of hope they don’t come for it so that you can donate it to charity!
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
The rain is jut too much, I am waterlogged and want some sunshine.
Something to get off my chest, I want to go and splurge and shop but with some expected expenses I am overly cautious. I hate the raise freeze this year.
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
ha, and here i thought you were going to be talking about your boobs getting bigger or something. see where my mind is?
i think you did the absolute right thing about the bike. in fact, most people wouldn’t even be so kind as to hold the bike. hopefully this person will learn their lesson?
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
now i’ve been toying with starting on Bethanny gets married…but i just couldn’t bring myself to do it. now, i think i must, because i’ll have someone to discuss it with ;)
i just got through the last part of the real housewives of NYC reunion. Kelly gives me stress. i think she is insane.
i’m really glad you did something about the bike situation! that is really ridiculous for someone to leave it there and to have it happen again….just dumb on their part. i’m glad that you said that it’s in “storage” for the week. I’ll be interested to see if they come get it. I went to a bike store this week and noticed a policy that states that if they do not come to claim their bike after repairs, they will donate the bike in 60 days. i asked if this really does happen often? they said YES, and then pointed to a bike in the shop that was hanging up and said it had been there for 2 years.
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
I wish it weren’t so muggy and hot. Everywhere I go in Chicago is so hot--my apartment doesn’t have air conditioning, my work doesn’t have air conditioning, ugh! I just want to be COOL for a few hours. A nice breeze would even help.
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
And here I thought, given your title, you’d be talking about your actual chest! ;-)
It’s super annoying that the bike person didn’t respond to the note. It definitely called for action. Right now I have a mattress and a chair by my apartment building dumpster. It pisses me off that people dump their shit there. I bet it’s not even my tenants! So then I have to call and pay to get it hauled. SO RUDE.
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
I too love people but don’t love them in my house. Whether they’re big people or little people, I’m always happy when they go.
I would love for my ex’s parents to chill the (enter bad word here…!) out! If my kids want to see them, then it turns into I dumped the kids on them. They also let them walk all over the place, I don’t let them leave my street.
And lastly, I would like some really good chinese food today.
:)
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:58 am
I love all of your “chesty” items- but that’s SO lame about the bike! Maybe you can just treat your rogue cyclist like they’re a raccoon, get motion lights & play loud music that would offend a cyclist’s sensibilities. Maybe something about cars?
Something I want to get off my chest: I wish we had a few clear days so we could stain our deck!! We’ve been waiting since the end of last summer to do it and we need to get it happening.
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Ack the bike thing would have really irritated me, especially happening AGAIN. We live in an apartment/terrace house, and sadly our neighbours think it’s fine to dump all sorts of random stuff on the shared landing -- bikes, empty bookshelves, boxes for packing -- it’s fine for a day or so, but it’s been weeks! So rude!
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
This was NOT what I was expecting from the title. I was thinking it had more to do with your pregnancy. Hahaha!
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:22 am
I’m ready for the rain and storms to go away because my flowers and vegetables can’t take much more.
I am so curious to hear what happens with the bike! Please keep us posted :)
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
I like this post because it reminds me of my random stream of consciousness! :)
I am glad you all took care of the bike problem for now. You all were much nicer about it than I would have been!!
I totally agree with you about the rain thing — it has a dominating effect on my mood and makes me very, very grumpy. Sure, a nice thunderstorm here and there is charming and all, but not being able to plan any outdoor activities because of constant rain defeats the purpose of having an great outdoors in the first place!
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Ohhh, I hope, hope, hope I see you when you swing through this summer so we can have one of those conversations so you wonderfully described. That’s my summer wish. Simple enough, one would think!
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I think I’d prefer playing on a sucky team. Still fun, still good exercise, but no pressure or no frustrating competitiveness from teammates. I’m still annoyed at how ridiculous my work volleyball team was.
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Ha, had to laugh at the Bethany decaf comment. I saw it a few weeks ago when she had to host the engagement party & her fiance wasn’t there. You could def tell that hosting isn’t really something she enjoys!
As far as what’s been on my chest -- I have been thinking a lot about Colorado. Writing my post about CO stirred up the memories & emotions from that summer. So I have been thinking -- should I consider moving there in 1-2 years? My company has a strong presence there so I could get a job out there eventually… So I have been weighing the pros and cons and trying to decide if it’s something I want to pursue or if I am just going through a phase right now (largely due to all the of dang rain we have had lately which puts me in a sour mood).
Love the miscellany of this post!
June 23rd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Bah, I would punch the bike person in the chest. Seriously.
I am full of venty fury at the moment, and just shared about a cubic ton of it with Sizzle. But let’s pull something out of my archives: I hate when people hear about something that you’re going through, and respond, “Well, don’t worry. When you get through this, something worse will happen.” Oh, really? Because that is SO FUCKING HELPFUL!
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I love Bethenny mostly because she’s just as weird as I am. Like, I love people, but am a total ball of stress when they’re in my space. I can totally relate to her.
Off MY chest? You read my bitching and moaning about moving (yay for other anti-hoarders!) and also, I’ve interviewed for 4 jobs now and have one tomorrow and dammit, I just want an effing job.
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Nothing really to get off my chest. I heard you guys are getting some tornados in the area! I like storms but tornados scare me. Well I know August is hot and muggy in Chicago in Aug, but I really would like to get there for the AVP. Fingers crossed. If I do, I’d love to meet up with you!
June 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I love Bethenny Getting Married! I like her so much more there than on RHONY. I’m a total coffee server, unless we’re not getting along, then get out :)
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
When I played soccer for my organization’s team, we were sort of like that, running around everywhere. I think it takes a little time and practice to get use to each other and see what position people can/can’t play. They’ll pull together soon enough!
Trust me you don’t want the hot weather. Not like we’re having. I keep hoping for rain so the temperature can go down. We might hit 100F tomorrow or the next day. You basically step outside and start sweating. Thank God for AC. That being said, nothing in extremes is all that great.
I hope the bike situation gets resolved. That’s just annoying and silly of the person to do that sort of thing.
June 24th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
From the title of this post, I thought you might be needing to talk about breastfeeding… :P
I love connecting with people too -- it’s so fun to find that you have things in common. I remember that so much from getting to know Mr. W.
Glad you guys took action with the bike too. I don’t know if I would have been as nice!
June 24th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I like this bike situation better than the the last one…but it seems like the person is not responsive either way! Frustrating, but donating the bike to charity seems like the best option. Maybe the bike owner is too embarrassed to pick up the bike now!
July 21st, 2010 at 6:49 am
When I read the title “chesty” I thought you were going to talk about one of the perks of being pregnant: a bigger chest. But I wasn’t disapointed. I liked this post, for some reason a post about many different things you need to get off your chest, seems refreshing to me, maybe because I might to do some of this myself? ;)