So I nanny now and again. This not only means that I spend a good deal of time with children, but that I live in their world now and again as well.
Today I took a 9 month old on a stroll for about 1/2 an hour while his parents went down to "The Club" to have wine and chat with the neighbors.
There they were: the upper class, with their SUV's, miniature castle homes, manicured lawns, bad art, 2.5 kids dressed in J. Crew, pristine petite wives discussing their children while the husbands talked business, equity and the like.
This, more than any child I have ever sat for, scares the crap out of me. Every time I find myself in with the nuevo rich (as I like to call them) I get these mini panic attacks. I'm not sure if it's because a lot of these women aren't even 10 years older than me, or if it's that I know how badly I stick out: my car, my clothes, my height, my caste status.. whatever. I'm not sure.
Don't get me wrong, I hope I never fit that mold. To me, that's settling... which is crazy, since that's what so many people strive for. I dunno what it is, but I'd rather live in a rental home and travel the world, or get an apartment in New York and bum around the village than to find myself looking forward to an evening out at the clubhouse with the neighbors. Maybe it's because I don't have kids. I guess if I adopt someday then I may feel differently. We shall see....
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I'm watching Ryan Adams Live right now. I hope I can write like him someday. (without his drama of course)
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Watched "Vertigo" for the first time today. Muy Bueno!! Go rent it if you haven't seen it yet. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Every time I drive out down Hillsboro Pike I get the urge to pull over and run through all those open fields. Even with the cattle. I swear I'm taking a camera and I'm doing it one day.
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I really wish Christians would love each other better someday soon, instead of waiting until the die to try it out. God forbid they attempt to set a positive example and stop using God as their excuse for once.
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I've only missed 2 passes to date as a Banditos receiver. Hell yeah.
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$6 Fish and Chips at Dan McGuinness = smiles.
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Speaking of smiling, I now smile every time my phone rings because I downloaded my very first ringtone: Men at Work "Who Can it Be Now"
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I have to admit... I found this kinda funny:
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell welcomed the news about Dumbledore and said: "It's good that children's literature includes the reality of gay people, since we exist in every society.
"But I am disappointed that she did not make Dumbledore's sexuality explicit in the Harry Potter book. Making it obvious would have sent a much more powerful message of understanding and acceptance."
And a spokesman for gay rights group Stonewall added: "It's great that JK has said this. It shows that there's no limit to what gay and lesbian people can do, even being a wizard headmaster."
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I can't stand James Blunt. To the point where I feel guilty... cause well, I don't even know the guy.
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I'm now taking suggestions for a Halloween costume.
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I'm making a Nashville 101 list. Almost done... Stay tuned.
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