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My Life Thus Far
A Big Surprise
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Cranky, cranky, cranky. I was not a happy camper today. I
don't know why, but I woke up on the wrong side of the bed
this morning (even though I slept great). Everyone and
everything got on my nerves, too. I wasn't happy about a
damn thing. It didn't help that I had to work. Which is
like rubbing salt on the open wound of my crankiness. I
made it through nonetheless.
I came home to a big surprise. Helena was supposed to be
coming tomorrow night, but while I was at work, she called
Snookums and told him she was coming by tonight. Surprise,
surprise. So, when I got home, Jason comes out of the
bathroom with a bottle of Windex in his hand and
says "Helena will be here in 3 minutes", then ducks back
in and starts cleaning the mirror. I didn't know what to
do, so I cleaned the toilet. I'm not sure why I don't give
a damn about Sue's visit, but Helena always gets me all in
a bunch.
As promised, the doorbell rang a little after 6pm. Helena
came in and we all exchanged hugs and Helena looked around
the house, oohed and aahed at our Christmas tree, then sat
down on the couch. Of course, she instantly fell in love
with Zoe. She's got 6 cats of her own, so a kitten is
irresistible to her. Then, out of the blue, the doorbell
rang again. Jason went to answer it and I could see his
shock when he opened it and his dad was standing there.
Dan is very illusive. We hardly ever get to see him,
because he's always away on business. Jet-setting around
the world. For a second I thought Jason was going to cry.
We had a simple dinner Dan and Helena had brought with them
(cheese, wine, crackers, sliced meats). A very rich
people's dinner. I didn't have any wine, though. Then, we
opened their Christmas present to us. A card with a $500
check in it. Nothing says love like a fat little check!
Jason got a birthday card with a $50 check in it, too. So,
it was a nice evening. I like Dan and Helena so much more
than Sue. They're young, vibrant and not old. Sue is a
stick in the mud.
I need to be off to bed now. Dan and Helena want to have
breakfast first thing before I have to be to work at 9am.
Then, we'll have dinner at JJ's Fish House after I get off
at 5pm. Tomorrow's going to be a long day. I need my rest.
Ciao.
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