The Fabulous Futon

Mood: well-rested

Not only did I sleep in until 9AM, but I slept extremely well... in my new futon! This futon is perhaps larger than most, and I could easily get a good night's sleep in the couch position. But folded down into a bed... WOW! It's been a long time since I've slept so well.

I feel kind of bad. The previously mentioned dearly close friends of Bella--and Bella herself--spent two hours going to three WalMarts to find the futon that was on sale. Though Bella and I treated them to (cheap) dinner, it's not nearly what they deserve. Something must be done about that! For now, anyway, another HUGE thanks to Bennifer!

Bella and I spent some time putting the futon together. It's things like building things together that makes me realize what a perfect team we are. We had fun!

Well, I need to go in to work early to pick up my much-needed paycheck and go to the bank. But all I really want to do is go back to sleep in The Fabulous Futon. (Apologies to Philip Jose Farmer, re: The Fabulous Riverboat.)

Eggs are Stronger Than They Look

Mood: accomplished

Well, cleaning the living room to make way for the futon has taken the greater part of my morning. I had a path cleared to get the couch out, and I eyed the couch in that special way that eggs eye wisks. Overcoming my fear of what might be hiding under/behind the couch, I tested the weight of it and decided I could move it... all by myself! Bear in mind, it's not just a couch, but an old, heavy, fold out bed-type couch. I decided to remove the cushions and mattress to lighten the load, and it was just enough. I slid the couch over to the doorway, deemed the only way to get it out of the door would be to stand it on end, and I proceeded to walk it out. I am now thoroughly exhausted, but the couch has successfully been placed in the yard. Next, I need to clean where the couch was--it's filthy, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. And, best of all, no dead rats!

It's good to know I can move a large piece of furniture by myself, if necessary. But I have no intention of testing my strength again any time soon. Whew!

Futon Dreams

Mood: delighted

Bella is going to help me get a large, comfy futon to replace Gran's ancient, broken-down couch that I sleep on every night. With the aid of a friend (previously mentioned dearly close friend's hubby) and his truck, they will be bringing it to my house tomorrow night. Assuming, of course, that the futons haven't sold out at the fantastic price of less than $90. Here's hoping!

King of Crown Books

Mood: proud

I realized how cheesy the title of this post was as soon as I typed it, but I'm leaving it for your entertainment.

Well, my hard work has paid off! I am now the supervisor at Crown Books. That means I received a retroactive raise--albeit a small one--along with large doses of... power! Mwahahaha.... It feels good to be in this position after having worked my ass off for it.

You know, even though this is a low-pay, low-prestige job, I find myself loving it. And that, dear readers--the love of one's work--is a rare thing indeed! I am truly blessed.

I don't know that you'll be hearing much from me in the next week. One of the employees quit on short (i.e. no) notice, so as supervisor it is my duty to take up the slack, meaning I will be working no less than seven days in a row. Another employee has already been hired, but he's in training.

One reader (and her hubby), dearly close friends of Bella's, gave me a keychain from their trip to Canada. I was further thrilled when they later gave me a mug from Canada featuring a chickadee (originally identified as a bushtit, and once thought to be a tufted titmouse) marching around the cup with a Canadian flag! This is one of the coolest mugs I have ever owned. Thanks Bennifer!

Woops! Time to call Bella. Might write more later. I work late tomorrow, so I can sleep in!