Where Did the Rain Go?

It's been a long time since it's rained, almost 3 weeks. Sure, I've got automatic yard sprinklers, but it would be nice to not have to use them. In fact, I very much enjoy having a beautiful looking yard. I have a lot of pride in my landscaping, and take great pains to make sure that I don't have any weeds, crabgrass, or chick weed. Although today, I did spend about an hour pulling weeds and nut grass from my shrub and flower beds, and along the fence line and under the deck. I hate weeds. I guess it goes back to my childhood days when my father would make me chop thistles for hours on end during those hot summer days.

School starts tomorrow. My wife is running around and still isn't ready, and my daughter informed me that she's 100% ready to go. I took my daughter to lunch today, to celebrate her last day of summer freedom. I gave her a choice, and she picked Olive Garden (which happens to be one of my favorite spots). It was very yummy!

I went shopping for some clothes tonight. We actually went last night too, but couldn't find sizes that I needed. I still couldn't find khakis in my size tonight, so I think I'll order them online. I need a size 32x34, and I really only like a specific style of Dockers. Wow, that's a hard size to find. Lot's of 32x32s out there, but I'm tired of wearing pants that are about an inch too short and ride up toward my knee every time I sit down. Sigh. I'm so picky. Ha. I also bought a new pair of jeans (since summer is almost over and I don't really have any jeans that fit me, and also since I haven't worn jeans in about 3 months since summer began). I ended up with size 31x34 550 Levis. Wow, I've never worn jeans that small before. I also bought a swimming suit on clearance. Didn't really need it, but couldn't pass it up for $7. It was a size small. Yippee! But yet, I still feel fat. It's that stupid belly roll that I just can't get rid of, and my moobs that really bug me. I think this fall, after Labor Day, I'm going to make a hard effort to bulk up and tone down. I really want this belly roll gone by Christmas.

Five years ago, my brother said I was the most impatient person he's ever met. Perhaps he's right. I can be impatient at times, but at other times, I really try hard to have an open mind and not be so judgemental. But, when dealing with stupid people, it's hard not to be impatient. Some people of just dumba$#!s I suppose. The lady in line ahead of me at Panera Bread tonight fell into that class. I just couldn't help NOT be impatient with her. Ugh. Stupid people.