Sunday, November 3, 2013

Barely Awake



November 1, 2013

A few days reprieve from the Blog since I didn’t have access to the internet secret code where I am staying. My psychic skills do not include passwords and social security numbers. Drat.

The start of a chill and scratchy throat, sensation of heaviness in my nasal cavity lead to overindulging on orange juice and fizzy EmergenC tablets. I didn’t have to show three forms of ID with those purchases so I sailed through the line at the drug store that carries far too much junk food for the population’s good. I ended up with $25 worth of goods in my plastic sack, knowing I can always use the bag for kitty litter clean-up afterwards. The warm ginger ale I snagged for my queasy stomach (most likely from too much leftover trick-or-treat candy) sprayed over my lap, newly-washed coat and the console while driving down a side street, swerving to avoid curbs on either side. Unfortunately, I failed to pack extra clothes for the bottom half of my body, the overnight bag stuffed with books, dog supplies and journaling material left no margin for pants. So, I slip on a robe from the hook in the closet and proceed to clomp down the shared-basement stairs, hoping to avoid the other occupants in the building. My hair stands on end, much like anyone who played the Joker character, and I know I am a fright. The clothes washer is occupied so I have to retrace my wobbly steps and hope I can manage in the borrowed robe for another few hours. Another cup of coffee and scanning the umpteen tv channels will keep my mind off of the tenuous circumstances.

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