Remember how I said, “neatly organized, fully functional household?” Well…I think that we are definitely on our way to neatly organized (thanks to The Container Store) but fully functional? I would have to say not so much based on Rich’s reaction when he asked me where something was and it just so happened to be “behind the bamboo box and under the clear itso bin in a clear box with a lid.” I just hope that he doesn’t need batteries in the near future (but fyi – they are in the small plastic box on the top shelf of the cupboard above the charging station).

On tonight’s agenda is sorting through Rich’s files and making room for mine. (I know, you are all sad that you can’t make it) But first, we are going shopping! But not serious shopping – fun shopping! We are going to check out the shoppes in our neighborhood and I am very excited.

— 6 hours later —

We are back from our shopping excursion with a few new discoveries.

One. I like a pair of lululemon pants but they are 88 dollars. Our gym membership (at the South Austin Gym – home of Big Steve, a 75 year young man who benches 425!) was only $158. And of course, I should mention that there is the top which is $52…and the hoodie..and a lovely purple bag. So, my question is this: Thinking of it like Rich (in terms of percentage) is it a good investment? Probably not. Thinking of it like Elizabeth (in terms of motivation)…What do you think?

Two. I am Garmin handicapped. No matter what I am looking for, Garmin can not find it (even when I can see where I want to be as I pass it driving in the wrong direction because of Garmin’s poor instructions and with no exits or places to make a U-ie for miles). Very “frus-tra-ting” (shaking my fist for those in on the ISJ).

Three. From now on, as annoying as it may be to hear “recalculating” every 100 yards, we must use Garmin. Rich (driver) + Me (navigator) = confusion. My navigation treats every road like there is a detour ahead and the combination of alternative route options with last minute warnings causes confusion for my driver who likes commanding the far left lane. So, from now on, I am going to stick to being the passenger.

Four. We found a bodega and I can not wait until I forget something and need to run over to Royal Blue Grocery to get it. At the moment, I am eating delicious Annies organic mac ‘n’ cheese – from the bodega! There was a whole convenient assortment of organic food and eco-friendly products to be “forgotten” on my future errands. They even have Orangina (which Rich is enjoying a glass of now) and bubbly wine in a pink can with a pink flexie straw.

Well, in closing, better luck next time Buffalo Bills!