Kibble and Bits
Posted By Kristabella on November 17, 2009
I think I’m starting to move into hibernation mode. It could be because we are finally having semi-seasonal weather here in Chicago. I say semi-seasonal because it is still close to 50 and it was 70 over the weekend. But now we’re getting the rain and clouds and wind and chill in the air. It feels much more like November than it did when we went to the Bears game 10 days ago and it was in the 70s.
Yesterday I took a 1/2 day off from work to go downtown to stand on a corner and ask for money. No! I kid! (Although, I did find out I have to pay my property taxes on December 1, so maybe that isn’t such a bad idea. Hmmmm…) Actually, I went downtown to meet the lovely Metalia for lunch! And to hug her! And maybe try to fold her into her very large bag so that I could take her home with me. She is very wee, but really didn’t appreciate me trying to shove her into a bag and sling it over my shoulder. Although, some lovely tourists thought we were doing a street performance and tipped us a couple of ducats. We bought ice cream.
Anyway, after lunch and just general talk of blogging and the internet, we decided to walk around on Michigan Avenue and window shop on our way back to the red line. It was pretty windy and cool yesterday, and I was wearing just a fleece jacket because as I was leaving the house in the morning I thought “Hmmm, it might be a little cool today, maybe it is time to break out the heavier coat?” And then my brain was all “NO WAY, DUMBASS! It was just 70 two days ago and you had your WINDOWS OPEN!” So I listened to my brain, even though my brain is apparently forgetful and forgot that the weather in Chicago changes on a dime! STUPID BRAIN!
When I got home, I was beat. (After stopping at 7-11 to get some cat food because the cats had NONE and I was afraid they were going to learn how to open the fridge or cabinets) (they get CRAZY when there is no food! They try to eat my mail!) (You remember this post, DON’T YOU?) I was so exhausted. It was barely 5 PM and I couldn’t even keep my eyes open long enough to eat my dinner, let alone read many more pages of my million-page novel. Finally around 7 PM, I caved. I took my contacts out, brushed my teeth and got ready for bed. I was zonked out by 8 PM.
The only explanation I have is either 1) I’m secretly a bear and now that winter is approaching, it is time to eat and hibernate or 2) the cold air and wind and being outside for any length of time tuckered me out. Seeing as from 10 PM Friday night until Monday morning, I only left the house to drive to get Taco Bell. I am pretty sure all that fresh air and EXERCISE made my brain think “WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING TO US? SHUTTING DOWN! ABORT! ABORT!”
But it was worth it! I had a great time in the little time I saw Metalia (she needs to MOVE HERE!) and I only worked a half day! Win win!
And now it is time to go eat some salmon from the river and fall into a nice slumber. (I have no ideas what bears do, unless they are stealing pick-a-nick baskets.)
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Lately, I’ve been going to bed the same time as my girls. So I understand the hibernation thing completely.
.-= Jen on the Edge´s last blog ..Real or fake? =-.
That sounds about right…whenever it starts getting dark so early I just want to curl up into a little ball. I’m trying to convince myself that the darkness is ‘cozy’ but I might just be there grabbing salmon out of the stream and eating honey with you. I’m glad you had fun with Metalia!
I think for you it was all the fresh. damp, windy air…i even feel a “different” kind of tired when it’s the result of being outside a lot.
Yeah, I’ve been coming home after work (in the dark, which I HATE), curling up on the couch, and watching old episodes of Grey’s Anatomy on Lifetime. And then not moving for several hours, until walking up my stairs to my room and passing out at 9:30pm.
Hibernating bears, unite!
.-= Darcey´s last blog ..Sweat Equity =-.
Oh, I wish I could have lunch with you and window shop. I also wish I could go to bed at 8 p.m. Well, in my own house. That’d be fairly awkward if I wish I could go to bed in YOUR house. I’ll stop now.
.-= She Likes Purple´s last blog ..New York, in sections =-.
I WISH I could sleep like that, If I went to bed at 8 I’d be up at 3 and that would make for a craptastic day.
I wish I could have lunched with you ladies!
.-= Angella´s last blog ..For Anissa =-.
You’re a bear, but I’m a snake. So when it’s hot out, I’m hot. That’s why I like the cold:)
.-= Scarlet´s last blog ..Remember The Time =-.
it’s jussst cold and rainy enough here to be in that “it will be silly for me to wear my full winter coat, right?” stage that makes you wish you had because you just end up wet and freezing. i am totally down for hibernating until spring.
.-= Alice´s last blog ..next up: learn to fly! =-.
Honestly, I think when you are able to sleep that much, it’s just your body telling you “Hey, I’m fighting something/burnt out and I’m going to make it impossible for you to function unless I get the sleep I need.” So it’s good that you paid attention and recharged your batteries!
.-= TUWABVB´s last blog ..That’s What I Love About Texas! =-.
Metalia is wee – my right leg is the size of her body. and her beauty is awesome!
You have such a knack for turning the most average day (not that Metalia is average! oh, HELLS no…but you know what I mean) into a saga, and it never fails to make me laugh. Or cry. Or sometimes both. Just one of the many reasons I heart you.
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