Sleeping on the Sofa

In general, living with my  parents has not posed any problems; but there are occasional bumpy spots now and then.  One of these that could have been painful occurred recently, when my boyfriend Matt and I fell asleep while watching television.


It was due to simple exhaustion, we both work long, unusual hours.


Anyway, we were cuddled on the sofa when he fell asleep while having his hand in my tee.  I was utterly relaxed, and I thought I'd savor the moment by closing my eyes also.  That was not a good plan.


Several hours later, he woke me up and we found that we were covered by a light blanket.  This totally surprised us; but then I figured out that Mom and Dad came home and one of them covered us up.


Just like when I was a little girl and I would fall asleep on the sofa.


Matt went home, not aware of what had transpired while we were asleep.


The next day, I expected a scolding, as my parents are proper Lutherans.  We never discussed their house rules, so I had been going on the assumption that they were the same as when I was a teen and very clearly we had been making out.  Desultorily, it seems, as we both fell asleep! 


However, my Mom said, "Maybe you and Matt would be more comfortable in your room?"   She definitely loosened up in the past few years.

Personalized Car Tags from the Sunshine State

Like most states, Florida issues some personalized car tags.  However, the state vets those proposed, and denies some more troublesome ones.  Here are a few examples:

You can find a few more examples at:

http://www.wesh.com/marketplace/automotive/20331652?treets=orl&tml=orl_7am&ts=T&tmi=orl_7am_1_06000104232014

Job Interview for Wait Staff

Fargo on Television

Last night the FX series "Fargo" begun.  It was filmed largely in Bemidji, MN and Brainerd, MN; but the landscape is pretty much the same.


It was a bleak vision of human nature, with the fictional Fargo peopled with mousy men, bullies, shrewish wives all talking in a parody of the regional accent.


Moreover, there was too many commercials.  There must have been at least a half-hour's worth.  That's overkill, but I know those cable channels have to make ends meet somehow.


Anyway, I found it disappointing.  And being showed so late (11 P.M.) that it was hard to stay awake after a busy evening.


I will give it another shot; but I hope it picks up.

Update on Florida

It's taken me a while, but I finally got used to the daytime temps in the eighties, and the different style of life down here.


Still living with my parents; but we've settled into a comfortable routine like we had when I was in high school.  It's ironical, but we had to move to a different climate before the late 20's adult child returning to the nest cliché became a reality.  Actually, we have no conflicts or rough spots.  It's kind of nice to be in the daughter role again, but with some modifications, like no curfew.


Right now I am on the wait staff at a local restaurant.  It's hard work; but Floridians tip well.  I think my accent may help -- I
ve gotten the nickname "Fargo" because I sound like I
m from the movie.  Yah!  Daddy is not thrilled that my costume is short shorts and a tee, but at least we don't wear heels.  That would be tacky.


I'm seeing someone now, but where it is going to go is unknown.


Daddy got a small boat with outboard motor for fishing.


I got a two-piece swimsuit; but need to lose some muffin top.


I'm working up my nerve to visit Miami, but have to get over being intimidated by its size and traffic.


Hope you are doing well.  Or maybe I should say you all.

Now in Florida

It's nice to be in Florida; but it's taking a little getting adjusted to.


There's the heat, for one.  Right now, it's in the 60s; but reports have it at a scary mid-80's next week.


My parents and I are still unpacking; and there is minor chaos in finding things as we need them.


The produce is fresh!  I can live with that!


Currently, I'm a part-time waitress, doing evenings in a restaurant.  Tips are good; but I'm on my feet a lot.  Hopefully, I can move up to something else in the near future.  Being on one's feet for so long is not easy.  I'm looking at a barmaid opening tomorrow.


I tried on my two-piece swimsuit.  The results were not pretty.  I have a ways to go. 


The sleeping late is a bad habit that needs breaking!

Florida Banana Oil

Seeing that I'm in between jobs, and Mom and Dad have recently retired to Florida, I've decided to have a change of latitude and attitude.  (Too much Jimmy Buffet, IMO.)  Anyway, they're looking at Fort Myers, and they invited me to live down there with them until I decide to get my own place.

I've just about had it with the cold.  Coping with North Dakota can be nerve-racking, and just the desire for a more relaxed life is a sizeable draw.

I'll probably have to be casually employed for a while; but this seems like a good move despite the fact that ND has this sudden boom economy.  It's a quality of life thing.