In reviewing my favorite blogs I found this article from Smouie Kablooie at Metblogs stating that Duane "Dog" Chapman was in DC yesterday. I showed Mini Red this and she cried:"Mom this was my chance to meet him and you could have taken me out of school to go there."**********************************************
"WHAT?!?! I don't think so Sista!"
This morning I stopped at Starbucks on my way in since I'm out of coffee at home (oh travesty!). I saw the homeless guy walking in that direction and I figured he would be there when I walked out of Starbucks. I debated whether I should get him something to eat or drink but I hate assuming anything. It was a good thing I didn't.
He was standing there when I walked out and I asked him if he would like a muffin or something and he said he wasn't hungry. I was surprised by this and said I was sorry but I didn't have any cash to help him out but he stopped me and said he had money but he had been up all night. At this point I was so confused and took this as a no thanks all around.
I hope I didn't offend him… he didn't seem offended. Maybe he isn't homeless but I know he lives under the highway… Oh I'm so confused. I don't understand what I could have done to help him out or if I offended him or if he was trying to tell me something else. I have a headache now.
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My desk, at work, has moved, as of yesterday. A lot of people were out of the office the past few days and they came back to find one dude has left the area and now I'm nearby. On top of this we have new people everywhere. Our work areas are cubicle like (I call them stalls). If someone says something heads pop up, it reminds me of Whack-A-Mole.
This morning seems to just be in complete chaos and everyone is curious about all the changes? So Whack-A-Mole seems to be in full swing.
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Trish always has interesting information. Remember the Cougar post? Well she told me about this book called "If The Buddha Dated". I expected it to be a funny little book but it's got some great information. When I bought it I also bought "If The Buddha Married" for a friend of mine.I'm only at the beginning but I highly recommend it for more than just relationships. It is really good for a self-exploration on many levels.
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My office email has an auto population feature when typing in an email address. When you start typing the name it populates from the address book. It's been noticed recently that if Red is typed in my name auto populates. Too cool!
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I bought a deep auburn henna dye for my hair tonight. What's the worst that could happen? It only last 4–6 weeks. My girlfriend and I plan on trying this on Sunday. The only difference is she is covering gray and I'm talking about a temporary change of color. Everyone seems to be going more brunette lately, e.g. Cameron Diaz or Brittany Spears.**********************************************
Mini Red had her second swim lesson tonight. She is doing so well and the improvements are already evident. Unfortunately, I got stuck sitting near these PTA Moms tonight. Uggggh. They were discussing belly-dancing classes. One said she made a deal with her husband to practice for him late at night if he would bring the kids to swim lessons. Ewww! That was along the lines of thinking of you parents like that. Double ewww.
Going darker? Nooooooooo. When you think of all the women who would kill to have your coloring. Cameron Diaz may be going darker but that would just mean she was golng more natural. Same with Brittany Spears (and please tell me you are not using her as a barometer for what is hip!).
ReplyDeleteAs for the homeless guy I wouldn't worry about it. You were not being condescending just offering to perform a random act of kindness - my favorite kind.
Are these Mini Red's first swimming lessons? Whatever, good for her. And for you - where else are you going to learn of all you are missing out by not being part of the Mont Co married classes!
Not looking at the darker hair as hip I think these people just look much better. I have no desire to be anything like Spears she just happened to come to mind on the hair color thing.
ReplyDeleteMini Red did lessons for the first time a year ago. Did swim camps over the summer and recently, tried out for the swim team but they suggested this program rather than the team
He's fed with money in his pocket but tired...hmmm....guess all required is a place to crash. With all the changes at work would anyone notice a homeless guy kipping under a desk or snuggled round a large plant pot in a corner somewhere? Heckers if he got found and fessed up to who put him there no one would know it was you in your post redhead guise...everyones a winner! Hope the plan goes swimmingly.
ReplyDeleteRE: Dog
ReplyDeleteDamn, wish i would have known too. My wife loves that show, she would have gotten a kick out of going to see him and help out any way she could.
RE: Your name in e-mail.
We specifically asked for the admin's to do that so we wouldn't have to acknowledge your existence by typing in your name.. =P
Anon: That's a great idea and if he was in my work area that would be easier to do but my commute is an hour and he was at the first part of it. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteGoogleBoy:I'm not feeling the love here. Glad you finally popped your comment cherry.
Maybe you should have said "Long time reader, first time commenter." Hahaha
just don't get cute and change the name of your blog or anything. you'll always be the author of Life of Red...
ReplyDeleteShe could change the blog name to "Life of Deep Auburn Henna" or it maybe "Life of Hair Color of the Week"
ReplyDeleteHave a fun weekend
Hey I like that "Life of Deep Auburn Henna".
ReplyDeleteHair color of the week isn't me. I've talked of doing something like this, but definitely not permanent. Everyone freaks out and says but your hair is so beautiful. To me it gets boring and is just like everyone else's
Gorgeous red hair may be just like everyone else's in parts of Ireland or Scotland, but anywhere else? If your hair is boring then I can't wait for the rest of the world to be so boring.
ReplyDeleteWhy are women never happy with their hair color?
Women always have an issue with something about themselves. I like my hair but a little change reminds me of how much I do like my hair and lets me escape and do something different for a little while.
ReplyDeleteI may have a good explanation for your encounter with the “homeless man” who turned down food and money – that is, if you work near McPherson Square – or other place downtown near important politicos.
ReplyDeleteOne of my clients had an office near the White House side of the McPherson Square Metro station. After working there for a few months, I began to notice some of the indigent population – when you watched them for a while – didn’t fit the pattern. They were well disguised, but not so good that you couldn’t tell they were tall, muscular, and very alert about the surroundings. My only conclusion is they were undercover Secret Service – but that’s just my hunch…