Always a Learner

"You learn something new everyday."

So. True.

But some lessons more valuable than others, me thinks.

Here are the things I have learned in the last few days:

ONE: Planning meals ahead is good. Being organized is good. Setting out the dish your planned and organized meal will be cooked in is good. Locating the plastic lid that fits the dish perfectly so your leftovers remain eatable is good. Setting the dish and the lid in the oven so it is 'out of sight' so your kitchen looks clean until you need it is good. That is until it's not good because you preheat your oven without remembering where you had put your dish.

*Note to Santa: Emily needs a new Pyrex dish and lid.

TWO: When you're used to working out in capri length pants, it is best not to wear sweatpants on a day when you are doing more than your normal mileage. They're called sweatpants for a reason. Might as well call them sweaty death pants for me. Because I was hot as hell in them.

*Note to Emily: Do more laundry more frequently.

THREE: The same 20lb bag of dog food costs $6 less at Dollar General than at Hy-Vee. The same 20 pack of bottled water costs $3 less and the same smelly candle is a good $2 less. Why shop anywhere else for these items? Granted the carts are kinda janky and I question the instant muffin mix that is only a dollar. But it's Christmas time and a penny saved with the General is a penny spent on presents under the tree.

*Note to Hyvee: I still prefer your muffins.

FOUR: Don't leave your tanning lotion in the car when it's 1* outside. It will freeze. Also, don't sit on the bottle to warm it up. The lid will pop up and enough will be unthawed to leave a mark.

*Note to Self: Try to pick a light colored lotion. Brown lotions leave a questionable mark.

FIVE: When going through the drive-through at a local eating establishment, it is best to make sure that your windows are not frozen shut before you get to the ordering station. Otherwise you will have to open your door to order. And again when you pull up to pay. And again when you collect your food- though this time making sure to pull far enough ahead to have enough room for the to food exchange hands.

* Note to the Forgetful: If your window didn't open at the fast food joint, chances are it's not going to work a day later at the bank window. A hot cup of water might go a long way.

You're Welcome.