I have an idea in my head of a post to write about how I’m proud of myself for tackling the daily task of cleaning the kitchen (the neglected-over-the-weekend kitchen) while the kids did homework sprawled out on the floor this afternoon.
See the picture? It means I really was thinking about this post.
See the title? That shows some creativity, right? The play on the word “home.” The double meaning?
But I have no creativity tonight. My brain was sucked dry by a day spent working on details for the release of my e-book next Monday. A day spent sitting, working on the computer, for almost seven straight hours. A day spent pretending that I didn’t notice the dryer had stopped.
I have a bit more understanding of the stereotypical writer character that you see in movies. The one with un-brushed hair, wrinkly clothes, and questionable aroma. The one with no time or concern whatsoever for personal appearance.
The one I looked like when I ran to my daughter’s school program and realized (after it was too late) that I had on no make-up. And no deodorant.
I was just thankful I was wearing a bra.
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I know those days so well! My poor hubby. I drop him off and pick him up from work every day and never have makeup on and I rarely have brushed hair. I usually try to park away from the door at least! 😀 I do keep travel sizes of deo, powder, hairbrush, and some makeup in my purse at all times as well.
just dont forget them and leave them in the car.. did that with a deo once…. melted EVERYWHERE! lol
Ack! Well did anyone sit next to you?
Actually, now that you mention it . . . no.
Pagan O., that’s a great idea about keeping that stuff in your purse.
I try to flylady-lite when I get up and dress to shoes and hair, plus I have really long hair that drives me crazy if I don’t put it up, but I always make sure I’m prepared in the bra department. I don’t wear the makeup most of the time, so that wouldn’t have been quite as scary as being braless – or even having a scare of the sort! Though I have had the aroma scare, so I’m going to stash some in my purse right now.
It seems when I have days like that I have two responses: If it was because because I got sucked into the computer or a good book, I ‘ll run around madly picking up the house and getting myself fixed up before my husband gets home, and if it’s because it was a crazy busy day I tend to let myself and home look their worst to try to invoke sympathy when my sweet hubby gets home! LOL!
Oh, so I’m not the only person who does that?!? Good news!
Yes, I know the feeling. With 3 little ones 4 and under, homeschooling, and just the general housewife duties, my brain can get fried…I even climbed into the car to go grocery shopping not too long ago and realized I was in my pajamas. Thankfully I noticed before I left the driveway. Maybe not as bad as going out without a bra. LOL
OMG don’t forget your bra!! LOL I have driven my daughter to school before without a bra on and I feel… undressed! I have gone places where I had to be, among people, only to realize that I had no makeup on and hadn’t even done my hair for the day… and later prayed that no one had seen me! hehe
Once again your post is a highlight of my day! And, yes, been there – done that. I try to at least put some mascara on and brush my teeth before the hubby gets home – if I put any effort into looking presentable for anyone, I figure it should be him 🙂
As always, you have once again made my day with your funnyness (is that a word?) 😀 I can so relate. Some days it’s time to fix supper and I reliaze I’m still in my PJ’s. Love all the comments!
Nony, you are such a inspiration to me. When I read other organizing/home management blogs, I feel a little bad about myself for not being more “on top of things.” I started about a week ago reading your blog…from the beginning and I am loving it! I love how honest you are and it makes me feel better to see that I’m not the only person who struggles with keeping my home nice. In fact, you inspired me to start my own blog! Thanks a lot, girl!
I can so relate to your day. Staying at home has let me slide on a few girlie things. I typically brush my teeth and put on my bra but deodorant and shower are questionable. I try to look half-way presentable but most days, I look like I just rolled out of bed.
PS If you go braless, wear a large sweatshirt. No one will know. Not that I actually do that…
I haven’t worn a lot of makeup since my now husband sounded surprised when one day before going out I said I needed to put on makeup. I never have been a real girly girl anyway and now I use that excuse to only wear makeup once a year. Funny that you mention it but I drove around today without a bra on and went to get groceries and picked up the kids. When your not big in that area and wear lots of layers your the only one that knows.
Even when your not feeling creative you have the best post which is why I tune in everyday.