The sum total of my day after the hospital trauma was spent in bed, with this view:
Why my parents moved to this townhouse, I had my own apartment in the city, and my sister was still in college. So, when I stay at their place, my bedroom is the library with the fold-out couch. It’s always felt a little wrong, the older sister not having a proper bedroom, but these days it’s not so bad. Since it’s the month of Thanksgiving, let me quickly divulge 5 things I’m thankful for:
1: My parents have hardwood floors throughout the main floor.
2: There are no thresholds in any of the doorways.
3: The kitchen chairs (pictured) have wheels! (I am becoming masterful at using these for getting about.)
4: There is no shortage of books in this house.
5: I was sent a bouquet of flowers the other day by intrepid friends who figured out my parents’ names and address by using the “internet.” The card read:
We hope you have a speedy recovery.
From Waka Kickball
13 responses so far ↓
-R- // November 9, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I love the card!
My mom moved after I went to college, and while my younger sister had a real bedroom, my room was the office, which had a sofa bed.
I thought being older was supposed to come with better benefits!
rdl // November 9, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Love the bookcases! i need some badly. Glad you’re having a better day and are on the mend.
We are a book-based family.
Aaron // November 9, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Hahaha…I love that card. Rest well, Christmas Tree!
Mr. Met!!!
*parts of the card may have been made up by me for comedic purposes*
For a Red Fox fan, you really seem to like Mr. Met.
mickey // November 9, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Books are good, but did I mention I’m a Braves fan?
I’m sorry to hear that.
nancypearlwannabe // November 9, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Aww, flowers. Yet another reason I’ll be breaking my ankle as soon as your cast comes off.
NPW, I will send you flowers. Please do not break your ankle, it is not worth it.
3carnations // November 9, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Just for fun, you could say to your parents, in a really whiny voice, “Isn’t there anything to READ around here?” :p
He he, that was like the first joke I made when I got here.
Allie // November 9, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Which books are on your agenda?
Right now I’m reading “The Year of Living Biblically” about a guy who follows every rule of the bible. I just finished “Maynard and Jennica,” which was awesome. After that, I may move on to “Arthur and George,” which my mom liked a lot.
stefanie // November 9, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Not just a well-stocked bookcase, but an ORGANIZED one! I am impressed.
I am also impressed that you are still finding things to blog about even though you don’t often get to leave the house. You are in it to win it with this NaBlo… thing.
They did own a bookstore for 19 years… Another fun fact is that all the books on that bookshelf are autographed. And oh yes, I will blog, and oh no, I won’t complain.
Anika // November 10, 2007 at 3:18 am
A bookcase is always a wonderful view! And rolling chairs across a hardwood floor is always a convenience! And truly, I can think of no better place to recover than a library . . .
Aaron // November 10, 2007 at 6:04 am
Because I yelled “Mr. Met!” a couple times, now I feel like I need to shout it every day. A running gag.
Don’t worry, it will get old fast.
Sobe // November 10, 2007 at 7:20 am
I like George and Martha.
tinetastic // November 10, 2007 at 9:37 am
El Prez asked me about sending you flowers. . .I told her to ask the Dutchess about the addy. I do hope they were nice flowers. . .Pantsless keeps going over budget with the parties, so idk how much we had for flowers.
Hope // November 12, 2007 at 9:14 am
Ooooooo Look at all the books!!!
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