The only time I felt I had too many books was moving to vermont so I pared down. But have required books.

Today is hot. Work went well even though I barely got any sleep and way overslept instead of panicking or throwin in the towel I went. It was hot and sticky. I also took the plunge and asked for another day added on the next schedule.

Plus I talked to customers and did not cry. And I forgot to take my meds. I also bought a new microwave because mine started sparking.

But wait there's more to this day! My tore went flat while I was driving. I got it off the road on the side of some farm's road. Realized I didn't have my phone. I don't have AAA. But I attempted to get the tire changed. No such luck those lug nuts were in firm. So I walked until I found someone who let me use their phone to call Will and who drove me home. Wasnt that fa but it's like 94 outside and I had on black pants and polyester work shirt. So hot.

Thus has come with ZERO anxiety attacks. And I came up with a back up plan if Will couldn't help but that would have waited until tomorrow. He can help so it's all good.

I am declaring myself Queen of Adult in for the day. Well after I make a phone call. Last month I couldn't have done this. Today is the first day I've really felt I'm making major progress.

The movers stacked a couple of really heavy huge boxes on top of other boxes, and I can't get them down to unpack them. There are some workers renovating the other apartment in this building, owned by the same landlord as mine. My landlord said to talk to one of them if there were any problems with the apartment. Is it OK for me to ask one of them to get the boxes down?

Heck, I'd have just poked my head out and asked if there was someone strong I could borrow for a couple of minutes.

askye, you are the Queen of Adulting for the day! Hell, maybe the week. Pretty awesome.

Is it OK for me to ask one of them to get the boxes down?

I suggest the Connie Neil Method of Acquiring Strong Men. And since the same person owns both buildings, there wouldn't be any legal or insurance problems if he were injured by the box.

I would ask, and if you feel uncomfortable about it in anyway, you could always offer to tip them for their time.

you could always offer to tip them for their time.

Or offer them a cold drink. I find that more comfortable than offering money, myself.

Well, the only cash I have is a $10 bill, which seems kind of excessive for moving two boxes.

OK, I asked the guy who seems to be in charge, and he helped me. He also looked around and commented on how many books I have.

Connie Neil Method of Acquiring Strong Men

It often results in competitions as to who should be the designated strong person. And related to the Connie Neil Method of Acquiring Tall People.

Queen of Adulting, askye, go you!

I've always adopted a baby chick expression and accosted tall fellow shoppers, in stores. "Could I borrow you for a second? Could you reach that impossibly high thing for me?" I usually get a smile. I've been known to bat my eyes and sigh, "My hero..." when I sense it will be well received. And offer to grab them something off a low shelf that they couldn't possibly see from 'way up there. People usually go away smiling. Rarely do the butterfly nets come out.