How's that for a title?? Are you intrigued? Fortunately the unwanted affection was only witnessed by me, but the story is amusing none-the-less. You see, I was standing in line at the automated machine (aka my best friend) and was waiting for an older woman (50's) and her husband (I assume) to mail several packages. A postal employee (male 50's) was helping them navigate the system and taking their packages when they were done. Anyway, the woman was very friendly and making chit-chat with me and with the postal employee and seemed very happy about the Christmas season. I was happy too and thought how delightful this waiting was compared to yesterday's line at Robert's.
So the postal employee gave the woman a candy cane and said "we give these to all the pretty ladies" or something like that. The woman was so delighted she kissed him on the cheek and kind of gave him a hug! I figured they must be old friends or something. But after the woman and her husband left and I was using the machine, the postal employee stood by me and said "I can't believe she kissed me!" I laughed and said, "I thought you knew her" and he said "no I don't, that certainly hasn't ever happened to me at work before!" Pretty funny. As I left I realized he didn't give me a candy cane and I had to laugh that I wasn't one of the "pretty ladies" but when I walked into Target several minutes later I saw that he had tucked a candy cane in my front purse pocket. This was both disconcerting and sweet.
In other news, I got almost all of our many Christmas cards mailed yesterday! It was quite a production, but I'm so glad to have those out. I had planned to write something in a bunch of them, but decided that if I did that they might not get mailed until February so don't be offended that I didn't write a special message just for you. Just know I'm very fond of you and had every intention of personalizing that card especially for you. This is just one of my many ways of trying to lighten my Christmas load.
I got this good mail from Kristi yesterday! I was so delighted to receive one of her handy-dandy reusable "gingerbread" houses. I had told Randy about them and had wanted him to build us one at some point (most likely 2010) so this was a most welcome surprise. Kristi also sent a wrapped gift, but I couldn't wait to open it. It was this cute little bag with my initials on it and then all of this ribbon was stuffed inside it. I have no idea how she got it all in there, but I'm very glad she did. Thanks Kristi!
Our Christmas card garland is already full and it's only the 19th! Holy Tamole, I'm going to have to take down the lame cards that don't have pictures or do some serious rearranging. It has been so fun getting photos from all of my new blogging friends (in addition to my old friends), thanks for putting us on your list!
{picture taken through my iced over window}Amie brought her kids over this afternoon so that she could go to the temple, and they happily played outside for 3 hours! If that's the case I'm happy to watch them everyday. Whitney came in a couple times, but everybody else stayed outside the entire time. Wow! When Amie came back I was frantically trying to get ready for Activity Days and ended up putting her to work cutting things out for me. She totally saved my bacon. (Thanks Amie!) My Activity Day partner came over a half hour early so we could plan out the activities for next year. We made it through August and are excited about our plans. (Thank you Elisa for emailing me your ideas, we're using all of them!)
**Have you ever kissed a postal employee?
Are you addicted to the internet & blogging?
Has anyone saved your bacon recently?**
Are you addicted to the internet & blogging?
Has anyone saved your bacon recently?**
19 comments:
You crack me up. I haven't heard anyone saving my bacon before (just hiney) Angie is always saving my bacon if thats the case. Bailing me out of many o things.
That's a pretty funny postal story and yes I was intrigued by your title.
Sadly, I am very addicted to the internet and blogging. Doug calls it my secret lover. Ha!
Funny you say that about personalizing cards. I really wanted to do that, and after about 10 I had writers cramp. And I think it would have taken me two weeks! I hope the people I sent them to weren't offended either. ;)
Love the title- I can't imagine kissing someone on the cheek that I didn't know- actually, besides Linc/Mya I can't really imagine doing that to someone I do know. I think the surprise in your purse is way sweet.
I am a closet addict with the internet- I love it but secretly love when it is down or I am away from home and it is not there to tempt me.
My mom and sister save my bacon on a consistent basis- it is so nice to have someone you can rely on regularly and know that they expect nothing in return besides your friendship.
Your title was intriguing! That was such a funny story! And very cute that he slipped a candy cane into your bag. Maybe he was afraid you might feel obligated to kiss him after the previous display of affection! And, no, I have never been even tempted to kiss a postal worker. :)
I am glad your internet is back up! Our power went out the other night, and there was something I needed (okay wanted) to do online, so I thought - a ha! I'll just use my charged laptop. It didn't occur to me that whatever magic that allows it to be wireless online, would not work with the power out. Foiled! I wonder what did people use computers for before the internet? I can't really think of one good thing.
My friend Emily saved my bacon tonight by coming up with an idea for the inside of my Christmas cards. The outside was fine, but the inside was a problem. I was so thankful! They might get sent before Christmas.
I felt bad that you had such a busy afternoon and didn't tell me. I am glad the kids were good for you. You saved my bacon too and in part because of your generousness with the kids I completed my goal for the year! Thanks.
You won't feel bad when you get my generic Christmas card. I am just happy to have them on their way too.
Love the post office story. I'm glad you got a candy cane too...
What a great story.
Are you addicted to the internet & blogging?
Yes I am.
Has anyone saved your bacon recently?
Yes, my husband. He help me sew the cub-scouts patches on our son shirt.
Well, well, well, pretty lady!! I'm surprised YOU didn't kiss the postal worker, just kidding. That is a hilarious story. Seriously, Jill you need to be writing a book.
Yes, addicted to blogging. Craig came in from the other room while I was blogging and asked if I was ever going to come hang out with him.
If my bacon is my sanity, I've had my bacon saved many times, especially lately with friends taking me two older kids for periods of time.
I was ready to get all mad that you DIDN'T get a Candy Cane. Too funny and too cute he was doing that.
Hmmm, addicted? I guess you would say I'm on and off the wagon. I go through stages. But if I have gone a few days without checking in I do feel a little lonely. Strange concept, when I really sit down to think about it!
What a postal story! You are redefining "going postal." I love that you took a photo of your bag with the candy cane, it could be enlarged and printed out to accompany many a RS talk.
My bacon... well, I must say a big "yes" to that one - my bunny project, first and foremost. Also sanity bacon like Jordan, by good friends.
DEFINITELY ADDICTED. I love that you thought about him not giving you a candy cane and the there was one in your purse. A very Bridget Jonesy kind of moment. I love your card garland. a decoration with a purpose is always fun.
very intriguing title. i wish i made it to the post office today! it's my week to send off a package for crystalyn's good mail project, but alas it was not meant to be. my car broke down. i broke my phone. by the time i drove up to the post office it was closed. i almost cried.
i think that's sweet he tucked the candy cane for you. you know those people who hug everyone? maybe there's a a type that kisses everyone. what about the type that seem incredible uncomfortable when you hug them? that's me. i could never kiss a stranger (except in other countries you kiss just about everyone on the check. it's different).
yes i am addicted to blogging. it's incredible how much time it takes to check up on people's lives, but oh so fulfilling.
i love your card garland. i have a wall i put them up on. organized just like tetris, anal just like me, but the garland is so cute.
I would have been so disturbed by the kissing! Yikes, I feel kind of bad for the postal worker. I guess she thought he was public property!
I am addicted to blogging and most people in my life don't get it and tease me about it. Milo is better now but my mom is always rolling her eyes about it! (Hence not blogging much with her here, I lose my focus!)
**Have you ever kissed a postal employee? EWWW gross! ours here kinda scare me!!
Are you addicted to the internet & blogging? uh YA! im in therapy for that..but dont tell anyone!! hhaha
Has anyone saved your bacon recently?**hmmm...i think people have all the time lately!??!
i often kiss the employees and that is why i now do all my mailing from home, it is starting to make them feel uncomforatable with me leaning over the counter and then they hav lipstick on their cheek all day....
i tried to write on the back of the envelopes as they were coming out of the printer, so some have something but it is great to have a card with our without... i just don't know when mine will happen
Jill, I'm glad that you aren't personalizing your cards either. I try to, but I just know that it won't happen this year, since my cards haven't even come yet!! I ordered them 2 weeks ago, and still not here!
I love the postal story, so funny! Never seen anyone kiss a postal worker before, but maybe that would cut down on the workers going postal??
I can't think of anyone saving my bacon recently, but I know it's happened before.
I think I have an addiction to blogging too. Good thing we've got a readymade support group for it. :)
well, pretty lady, that is hilarious! it's funny how cute little old people can get away with stuff like that. don't get me wrong...i'm not saying i would want to get away with kissing a postal employee. i haven't ever and don't plan on it.
i have thought that i'm addicted to blogging, however i feel so out of the loop right now because i have basically had to take the week off. i've been a little sad about it...maybe a sign that i really am addicted. but i just feel like i'm missing my friends!
i have had my bacon saved many a time. annalisa has stepped in and done it quite often actually. how grateful i am to have a sister like her!
HOw funny is that?! A little scarry in this crazy world we live in to be kissing a complete stranger! It makes me happy to hear that people are kind and happy during the holidays! I feel like everywehre I have been people are friendly and nice, even in the crowds. I have been paying extra attention to talk to the cashiers, but the look of shock and horror I get when they hear my raspy voice makes me think I might want to keep it shut for a few more days!!
I loved this title and I loved the story! I love how he just secretly slipped that candy cane in your purse. I am sure that he was scared to death after being assulted on the job! Too funny! :-)
At first I was like OH NO HE DIDN'T FORGET TO GIVE JILL A CANDY CANE... I thought, I am going to run over to Utah (yeah, run... I'm athletic now) and kick his blind eyes in, because it is quite obvious that Jill is a pretty lady. But then I read that he was most likely an excellent pick pocket- putting a candy cane in your bag- and I decided it was a good idea I kept reading before strapping on my pumas. I like your card garland. And my sister likes your blog.
I am loving the "saved my bacon" phrase...so many of your phrases I want to remember and use but feel like I should give you credit each time the come out of my mouth. For instance "painfully cute", "good mail", oh I can't remember the others but there are many. Your blog is so fun to read.
We received your Christmas card and I LOVE Randy's artwork. Tell him I am very very impressed.
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