Lazy Tuesday

 Lazy Tuesday is a "thing", right? Because, I am feeling lazy and it's Tuesday. #LazyTuesday. Oh, well now it's a hashtag...I am currently enjoying my lazy Tuesday and some downtime as my sister takes her nap.  Downtime translates to Facebook stalking people I've met maybe twice and then somehow ending up on Gwyneth Paltrow's Wikipedia page. I remember in 9th grade, when my English teacher told me NOT to use Wikipedia as a valid source. I remember thinking I am not dumb enough to use Wikipedia as a valid written source, okay? But, I will continue to use Wikipedia for looking up "The Office" episodes that Mindy Kaling has written and why her in BJ Novak broke up, because if that's wrong then I don't know what's right. So, as I was saying, my sister is napping, and I am trying to enjoy this much needed downtime. I started nannying her yesterday and it has been great, but she really knows how to wear a girl out! Three year olds mean business. So, I thought I'd make a list of "things" that really sum up my current state at the moment.

1. Sleep: Will someone please tell me how to sleep normal? I have only slept in until 10:30am once this summer. ONCE. What is wrong with me? My mom says, "Welp, you are getting older..." But like, I like my youth? And how can 19 even be considered "old". Isn't 30 the new 20? Or is that just not true? I honestly don't even know where I heard that from, but that's beside the point. The point is, I can fall asleep fine--I play a couple rounds of "Candy Crush" and I am out. Just like that. But, it's the fact that I am up at 6 am, wide-eyed and ready to take on the day..But that eagerness only lasts for about an hour and then I run to Starbucks. Actually, I drive, but running just sounds so much cooler, ya know? So, essentially the problem is, I run on little to no sleep. And there aren't enough K-Cups and Chai Teas in the world to really CURE this girl.  Is there any way that I can trick my body into not waking up at god-forsaken 6 am on a Wednesday? I really don't want to have to watch Fresh Prince re-runs on TBS, or god-forbid, Saved By the Bell, because, that just isn't fair, right?

2. Chobani Yogurt: My mom told me that I would hate greek yogurt, so like a fool, I listened. Then I decided one day to "rebel" and pick up some from the grocery store near my house. This was last week. Since then I have traveled back to the grocery store and bought every single greek yogurt that has the words "with chocolate" and "Chobani" plastered all over. So far, I am in love with all things Chobani. They seriously know what's up. I am just really mad at myself for waiting this long to try greek yogurt. I like Gyros, I like hummus, I like pita bread, I like froyo,  so it shouldn't have come to any surprise that I would love greek yogurt. Chobani: 1 Mom: 0.


4. Cake Boss: The Cake Boss has always been my all-time favorite reality TV show that I actually like. SYTYCD is a close second. What makes the Cake Boss so great is that it centers around an Italian family. Who doesn't love Italian families that speak their minds, and fight about who's cooking dinner?! And in Buddy's case it makes for good TV. Also, cake is something that is very important to me. I am dead serious. If you invite me to your birthday, wedding, or Barmitzvah, you sure as hell better make sure your cake is good.  The Cake Boss is just great, because It has family fights, obnoxious New Yorkers that I don't have to physically deal with, and above all things, it has CAKE. Lots of cake. The only problem is, I always want cake when I watch the show. But, then I think about diabetes, and the Raspberry-Chocolate Chobani yogurt I have waiting for me in the fridge. Problem, solved.

5. Nannying: Maybe it's a southern thing? Maybe it's the best thing ever!? If you were brave enough to ask me what I was "doing" this summer, I'd respond with a casual, "I am taking a break and nannying my sister." You'd either hate me for this answer or you'd feel bad for me. Honestly, I would hate me. Because, nannying my sister has got to be one of the best jobs. I can wear leggings, eat yummy food, take a nap, and watch Disney movies without OPEN judgement from my Twitter followers. SO hah. But, seriously wearing comfy clothes is a major major plus-side. Now I see why all the other girls in my neighborhood wear Norts and Jack Rogers. Actually, no. I don't see why they do that. But, anyway, I think being paid to play with a three-year old is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. Thank god I love kids.*


*I may have spoke too soon, because as I was saving this post to my drafts my sister awoke with a lovely present. She decided to shit in her pants. It's all good though, because moments like these remind me that nobody is perfect and that if I can handle a kids dirty diaper, I can handle anything. SERIOUSLY. Oh and I plan on keeping this post so many years from now I can explain to my sister that everybody makes mistakes AND everybody, and I mean everybody has shit their pants. Sometimes the internet has perks, small, devious, perks. She loves me now and she's going to love me even more in the future. Hah.