Jacket, Joie de' Vivre, Puffcorn

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Today was a hard day. I had to go to a funeral for a relative at the same cemetery where my dad is buried, a place I have steadfastly avoided the last four years. My step-sister said to me, "Is it hard for you to be here too? Or is it just me?" I felt so much better knowing I wasn't alone in feeling bad/anxiety today. We agreed we might be big babies, but at least we weren't alone.

So, I need to take my mind off of things.



1. I went to Eddie Bauer later to buy a cream colored soft shirt, because they are the only ones I know who make great cream-colored (not white) layering shirts. While I was there, I saw this Downlight hoodie pullover, in coffee, my size, on sale. I am now the proud owner of a really warm, sporty jacket. I figure if I'm going to live here now, I should build up a winter wardrobe. I love this new jacket.


2. A friend this week said he thought Marion Cotillard is my doppelganger. I would never make that connection, but it's a really nice, flattering thing to say. I *do* think I should now conduct all of my affairs as if I am Marion Cotillard, I love her joie de vivre. Life is about to get so much more exciting!


3. Cheetos Puffcorn. Have you tried this? I think it's coated in cocaine, because it is nothing but air and chemicals but I can't stop putting them in my mouth. The epitome of processed American food, which I try really hard to stay away from. My fridge is full of fresh veggies and fish and greek yogurt, I swear! But Puffcorn is awesome. Nice going, Frito Lay.

Comments

LL Cool Joe said…
I'm sorry about the death of your relative. Funerals are never easy, so yeah escaping into a world of cool clothes and food is understandable.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Busy Bee Suz said…
I have been trying to avoid the cocaine coated treats this year, So no comment on the puffcorn from me. :)
LOVE your doppelganger. YES, you do look alike....perhaps she is out there acting like YOU?
Love the new puffy jacket too...I miss Eddie Bauer stores, they were big in Dallas and Phoenix too.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Busy Bee Suz said…
Oh, so sorry about you losing a relative. This is hard and brings up all sorts of stuff in our BIG hearts.
xoxoxoxo
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Technodoll said…
I don't buy chips and bagged salty snacks anymore, because once that bag is opened baby, it's GONE! and that's too much salt for my poor ol' high blood pressure. rats!!

And oh lord, i LOVE that puffed hoodie! never seen anything like it, but if I did i'd buy it in a heartbeat too - good catch there!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tracey Axnick said…
Marion Cotillard is just beautiful... I can see the resemblance.
Did you see "Public Enemies" with her and Johnny Depp? Good movie....
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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