Hello to the Little People.
I hope you are having a adequate time with your puny little lives.
Me? But of course I am relaxing in a posh hotel room in Manhattan, the greatest city in the wohld.
I have been here only a few hours, but already I am feeling posh and fabulously wealthy. I have clearly gotten accustomed to the poshness and the beautifulitude to which I am accustomed.
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Oh, who am I kidding?
Reality: this country girl is enjoyin the fayncee big bed and bathrobe and room service that she was given the chance to experience by a kind and generous host.
And Monday night I ate the best Italian meal that I had ever had. Ever ever ever.
Ever.
And I THINK I even used all the right silverware on the right foods. (But I’m not sure; which fork are you supposed to stir your coffee with?)
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Hey, but speaking of Italian food, …
This post has nothing to do with Italian food.
Instead, I’m participating in a blog carnival hosted by the deep and inspiring bloggers who for some reason let me join them.
The lovely and wise Peter Pollock is hosting, and the word for this week is:
Remember.
Which is ironic, because remembering is something with which I have little expertise. So little that I decided it really makes more sense to focus more on what I’ve forgotten.
A much easier list to compile. But I still wanted help.
So I turned to Charlie, my memory counterpart. (Meaning, he remembers everything that I forget.) What followed was this conversation:
S: Hey, I think I’m gonna write a post about all the things I’ve forgotten.
C: [grins] You know, I bet I can help you with that list. Is this only recent stuff, or all-time?
S: I think all-time.
C: Hmm, that’s a long list. And you know what’s really funny?
S: What?
C: I can make up a bunch of things and you won’t even know whether I’m telling the truth or not.
S: You make a good point.
For some reason, it seemed better to do this list on my own. It’s certainly not comprehensive, but I’m afraid to ask Charlie to contribute. Here goes…
THINGS I’VE FORGOTTEN
A Sampling
My dentist appointment Monday. After getting a reminder call the previous Thursday. And making a return call on Friday to confirm. I remembered again when my phone rang Monday at 9:10 a.m. For my 9:00 appointment.
Where I put the garage door opener. Already checked the pantry and freezer; no dice. The garden shed is next.
Where I left my phone. Twice in one day last week. So completely that I had to call it. Both times.
My carry-on bag on the wrong side of airport security a couple years ago. Don’t judge me. I remembered ALL THREE kids.
My ATM PIN# after finally getting to the front of the line at an ATM in London. The PIN# I’ve had since 1994.
The money that I found this weekend in a wallet that I hadn’t used in a year. Almost enough to buy myself a coat here in NYC. Oh yeah, and also?
To buy a coat for NYC last week.
I’m sure I could go on. If I could remember any more. But this’ll have to be enough. Go visit Peter’s site to see all of the other blogs that have linked up to participate. I’m willing to bet that NONE of them is as scattered and random as this one.
As for my first full day in New York,
Today is filled with meetings (during which I intend to Tweet both discreetly and hilariously).
Then a Broadway show.
I am the luckiest girl in the WORLD.
14 responses so far ↓
1 Heather Sunseri // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:42 am
Have tons of fun in NYC, Steph!! Sounds awesome! I’ll try to watch for your tweets!
2 Annie K // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:40 am
Will you also be getting a picture with the nekkid Cowboy? Just curious.
3 joyce // Nov 3, 2009 at 9:13 am
Was the Italian restaurant Carmines? I realize there are no fewer than 8,000 Italian restaurants in NYC but lots of people know Carmines.
Have fun! I sent you an email.
4 L.L. Barkat // Nov 3, 2009 at 11:48 am
Welcome to NY. Now you know why I’m happy just about every day of my life (okay, I’m forgetting the sad days just so I can make this comment
Delightfully amusing post!
5 jasonS // Nov 3, 2009 at 11:51 am
great post! Thanks- & I want to have the best Italian food of my life… It’s 7:30 AM and you’ve got me craving cannelloni and alfredo and warm bread… dang it, now I’m drooling all over the keyboard. Thanks for that too.
6 Helen // Nov 3, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Have fun in NYC, Steph.
Don’t forget to go back to the kids eventually.
7 Peter P // Nov 3, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I think you’re going to have to buy us all Italian food now… you’re making me hungry!
What I want to know is… how can you remember all of those things you forgot?
8 janet oberholtzer // Nov 3, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Fun post!
And I’m totally jealous! NYC and working for John Maxwell! (I’ve learned a lot from his books/teachings in the past decade or so)
You rock girl!
Enjoy your time!
9 Bridget Chumbley // Nov 3, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Have so much fun, Steph!
I needed this post after all the tears I’ve shed reading today. The convo between you and Charlie is priceless!
Enjoy…
10 Bernadette Pabon // Nov 3, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I enjoyed your post ,it is refreshing and natural. I loved the way you put it all together and yes forgetting is part of remembering. WOW
11 Wendy // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I don’t know, my post is pretty random…
For some reason I was going to call you my long lost sister, but for the life of me I can’t remember why…
12 Mom // Nov 3, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Dad and I are happy to hear you’re having such a wonderful trip. You are soooo spoiled.
It appears that you, Suzy and I all inherited the same forgetfulness gene.
Love you!
13 Marni // Nov 4, 2009 at 9:29 am
Crud, you’re supposed to use the fork to stir the coffee? No wonder I get the weird looks when I dig a pen out of purse and use that to stir. Live and learn…
NYC sounds like a blast and I am so happy for you. I hope you and Charlie are having a blast
I’m praying for your kiddos and their routine while mom and dad are getting some much-needed away time. And I’m praying for whatever doors God may be opening up for you with the people you’ll meet and the experiences you’ll have.
Also? You and my husband sound like you are cut from the same cloth as far as your propensity to lose and to forget. If Charlie starts a spousal support group, sign me up…if you remember.
14 katdish // Nov 4, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I should SO totally be there right now…We would be a delightful combination.
If I were the jealous type, I would be jealous…
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