We started moving on Friday and worked through out the weekend. Saturday turned out to be the hottest day on record this year hitting 102 degrees and of course that was the BIG moving day. Holly Hell was it hot. Thank god my girl Julia came over to help. Of course we took a break and headed to a New Mexican restaurant for a Margarita.
Mindy came over on Sunday and helped me decorate and down a couple bottles of wine. She met my roommates and enjoyed one of the fabulous meals they made. We had a blast and our girls played for hours together.
Last night was my turn to cook and of course I wanted to show them that I too can make a yummy meal. They decided that they wanted lasagna so I began to mix all the ingredients, and fry up some ground turkey. I went to turn the burner on the stove on and BOOM, a spark and a loud noise and then nothing. The oven stopped working and I am standing there with enough ingredients for two pans and no way to cook them. We ended up cooking one pan on the grill and one in the microwave. Ever had lasagna that has been cooked in the microwave? Not so great. It ended up being eatable and we had enough wine to mask it if it weren’t, so I guess it was not a total loss but geesh, could the cooking gods give me a break over here. I was trying to show that I have some skills.
Then...
Toots comes running in yelling “mommy, the toilet is peeing in you trash can”. Um, WTF??? What do you mean? “It is peeing in you trash can, come see”. Yep, the toilet was leaking and my trash was full of toilet water. I will never doubt her again.
But really, I am enjoying myself and life is good right now!
Except for the toilet part, YAY!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Probably the gasket around the bottom of the refill tube, where the water comes in from the wall. You can get repair kits at Home Depot (or Lowe's or whatever home improvement store you have out there) and fix it yourself in about 10 minutes.
ReplyDeletehttp://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/how-to-repair-a-toilet3.htm
If I was closer to you, I'd work for a small piece of microwaved lasagna. ;-)
XO
Sounds like FUN!!! You can't beat girly time for support. And the fact that you'll be sharing responsibilities like cooking is a bonus!
ReplyDeleteDamn girl you can cook too???????????
ReplyDeleteSheeeeeeeesh here I was just thinking you were uber hot, super smart, funny and nice!
Glad life is good fo sho!
Sunday was SO fun! And yes, very hot.
ReplyDeleteAnd forget what I said about being envious of your new living arrangements; at least my stove, oven and toilet work properly. *knocks on wood*
Seriously, you have much to be happy about. :)
Hurray! Glad you like where you're at in life... Muah!
ReplyDeleteYAY! So happy for your girl! It sounds like a good set up and just what you needed. So glad for you!
ReplyDeleteANd that sucks about the oven. Nothing worse then getting excited to cook for someone and it not turn out how you wanted it to.
And I don't get how the toilet peed in your trash can? Was it fountain like??? Ca-razy!
Congrats on the new place ! Sounds like you're off to a great start ! At least your roomies can cook. My roommate and I, we're pretty much fucked.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like fun actually!
ReplyDeleteWell. Better your toilet peeing in your trash can than your date.
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'.
I love it. Sounds pretty typical around here. And what an opportunity to keep those problem solving skills sharp. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you're all moved in. It's a good feeling.
ReplyDeleteWow i think I saw a movie about this place.....
ReplyDeletetrying to recall the name.... might need some help here
Oh boy, the joys of getting to know a new place... I hope your appliances get fixed soon!
ReplyDeleteDamn girl, you SO lucked out! Great cooks totally trump pissy toilets! I swear I could write a BOOK about the freakish roomies I've had....the closet lesbian that used to come in while I was showering, the couple from Africa that told me after 3 MONTHS that they didn't use toilet paper....yeah--and he would kick box to "Thriller" in the living room. Did I mention the one that ate pigs feet twice a week? Smooches!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I had to escape to the mountains to beat the heat. What's up with all the stuff breaking once you show up? And when is the housewarming keg party?
ReplyDeleteSo the toilet and the stove? :)
ReplyDeleteThat's kind of poignant dude. Heh.
So the oven and the toilet have issues? Oh man....
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying your newfound independence in your new place! :)
xo
Congrats on your new living situation...minus the toilet peeing in the trash can, of course!
ReplyDeleteSo...are you in New Mexico now? As an Albuquerquean, (is that what we're called? It doesn't look right...) I'm intrigued by this New Mexican restaurant you visited :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's working out well thus far!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Have fun in your new place. Nice that someone is cooking part of the time.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your move...I hope it continues to go well!!
ReplyDeleteI'd keep the fact that you can cook a secret for as long as possible, before you know it you'll be cooking all the time. Your first cooking experience was perfect, everybody is a little scared when you cook, including the toilet, I think your toilet is scared of the microwaved lasagna :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good set-up! I'm glad you're happy!
ReplyDeleteI must say I love your attitude. The toilet is leaking, and you're like, "Well, microwaved lasagna isn't the worst thing I've ever had" haha! I'd be like, "Waaaaah, my toilet is leaking and I'm hungry, and I really needed to fulfill that carb craving but not with mushy noodles!"
ReplyDeleteGood on ya!
You should post more. You know you could easily hide my initials in the tat on your foot, just a thought.
ReplyDeleteha ha!! Cute about the toilet..even tho it was YUCK!!!!:( glad all is well in your new place!!!
ReplyDeleteJust came across your blog and I have to say I thought I was reading my own story at times! I'm going through a very similar situation-my son and I just moved out of the home we all lived in for 3 years, into my parents house until...further notice lol. Your writing is so fresh and honest. Glad to hear things are looking up for you and your daughter!
ReplyDeleteNew roommates can be very exciting! Sounds like you've got some good once and a HILARIOUS, and smart daughter!
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