Today I’m borrowing a format from Aggie Kesler.
I am an early riser who loves a quiet hour (or three) alone in the morning.
I keep buying more books, even though I already own more books than I can possibly read in my lifetime–even if I live to be quite old.
I wish I could wear the color yellow, but any shade–from mustard to lemon–makes me look sallow and ill.
I love coffee, cats, bookstores, sketchbooks, turquoise, photography, roasted vegetables, road trips.
I dance silly and quite badly and in public only to make children or teenagers laugh.
I sing quietly under my breath unless I’m in the car alone, and then I can really belt it out.
I think everyone (except the allergic) should adopt a whole litter of kittens because sibs are the best.
I really want to reorganize and declutter my house so that it reflects a more minimalist style.
I need to make sure that the way I choose to spend my time reflects my values and represents activities that are truly restorative (that means less Facebook).
I should start using the Calendar feature on my phone so that I’m not constantly scrolling through email trying to figure out what meetings I have today.
I can easily lose hours falling down Internet rabbit holes when all I needed to know was how fast a pronghorn can run or what sounds a bison makes or whether all calico cats are really female.
I like to look at properties on AirBnB and daydream about travel.
I make really good chocolate chip cookies, even though I just use the recipe on the Nestle bag.
I always think I’m going to accomplish more in the day than I ever do.
the dirigible plum 
38 responses to “Hello there: Slice of Life #sol19 29/31”
Oh, I love this! I can so identify with being an early riser, wanting to declutter and organzie, and thinking I’ll accomplish more in the day than I ever do.
Now, if I could just follow through on that decluttering and organizing!
My favorite line here is “I can easily lose hours falling down Internet rabbit holes when all I needed to know was how fast a pronghorn can run or what sounds a bison makes or whether all calico cats are really female.” It’s funny and descriptive, and I often fall down the “Internet rabbit hole” too!
It’s amazing where we end up after we click click click with a simple Google question!
This is such a great way to share about oneself in a humorous light. I would love another cat but my husband says no, I think internet rabbit holes are notorious, I’m also an early riser, but still don’t achieve enough in a day. This was a fun read!
Two cats are definitely better than one, and seven is really quite sublime. I love rising early, but I very rarely accomplish much in the morning–beyond reading, writing, and holding cats. Not a bad thing to do in the mornings though!
Yellow may be your aspirational color and I’m impressed with your use of the word sallow. Who ever gets to use that word correctly?! I continue to enjoy getting to know you through each set of clues you offer. As for that last line, I can empathize. I’ve said similar about my spouse and called him a perpetual time optimist.
An aspirational color! I love that. I console myself with yellow shoes, yellow purses, and occasionally when my mom is not shopping with me to give me a very firm (and MEAN!) veto, I buy a yellow item. And then I don’t wear it. Because she’s right. I’m hideous in yellow. I also love “perpetual time optimist.”
So… are all calico cats really female? I like the variety of details here – from pronghorns to cookies. Another fun format for sure.
It’s not impossible to have a male calico but it’s very rare–just like orange female cats aren’t impossible but they’re very rare. My understanding is that the way orange shows up in cats is carried on the X chromosome? It’s really too scientific for me. But there are very few male calicos and very few female gingers.
I love more of these glimpses into who you are. Remember the ‘adulting’ list you want me to make before I die? I think I would definitely put using your phone calendar to keep up with appointments on the list. It’s so easy and convenient and such a time-saver!! Was it Nancy Reagan or Nike who first said, ‘Just do it!’? No matter–just do it!
Ha! Great advice to go in the adulting BOOK. (Not list, BOOK.) GET BUSY WRITING!
Great form! As you know, I have the same kind of problem buying books!
It’s not really a bad problem to have, as problems go.
So true!
This is so fun to read! I could especially relate to the hours lost in internet search and to the desire for a minimalist lifestyle. Thus is especially true in regards to social media.
YES! I’m definitely thinking about deleting some of my phone apps and focusing more on the things that I find enriching.
What a great format! Thanks for sharing these little snippets of your life with us today. I hear ya about those sneaky internet rabbit holes…
I really do love Internet rabbit holes….
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You inspired me to use this format today:) Now I’m also thinking about chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven!
I ended up baking some today and enjoyed them still warm!
Quiet time is so nice. I get up way before Kathy and really enjoy the peace and quiet. I go to bed earlier than she does so she gets her quiet time at night. Chocolate chip cookies – my favorite.
I ended up baking some this afternoon! Everything is better with chocolate chip cookies. My husband is a night owl, so we also each get our alone time.
The recipe on the bag is the best. #justsaying. Thanks for the slice into Elisabeth.
I think so too! I occasionally try a different recipe but always go back to the old standard.
I love this format. I buy too many books, I love the same things you’ve listed! I dance and sing the same, I’m always dreaming about travel, I started the process of decluttering, and I wish I had some chocolate chip cookies. Thanks for the idea.
Sounds like we have so much in common!
What a great slice! I think we would for sure be in the same club if you lived in Central MO! Thanks for a fun read!
I think so too! I’ll be keeping this one in my back pocket to try again next year.
Glad you tried out the format…yours is great! I am the same as you- “I keep buying more books, even though I already own more books than I can possibly read in my lifetime–even if I live to be quite old.” 🙂 Yay for reading!!
Yay for reading indeed! Now if I could just make a little more time for all those books…..
Me too!
“I really want to reorganize and declutter my house so that it reflects a more minimalist style.” This is what I am attempting as well. Great format to share so many things.
I haven’t even made it as far as the attempt! Maybe this summer? I hate clutter but somehow clutter seems to be what I naturally do in a space!
Definitely time for chocolate chip cookies. (Although maybe I should wait until we finish the peach crisp I baked yesterday?) Do you love turquoise the color, or the rock?
Yes, I am currently trying to resist eating chocolate chip cookies for breakfast! I love turquoise the color. Anything and everything turquoise.
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