And it begins. The time has come for me to try out this whole blogging thing. That's right. I have a blog name, a template, and a first post I'm working on. Check me out. Really, it's quite funny how indecisive I've been about this whole thing. I mean, this will be read by loads of people so it's only normal that I be on top of my game. Here we go...
The laundry mat has become a common staple in my life. My awareness of how many quarters I have in my wallet has increased dramatically, as well as the income that the local Starbucks makes from such ventures (that is ever-so-conveniently located next to said laundry mat). My roommate are lucky enough to have a dryer at our house, but unfortunately the mate to this machine is still on a hiatus. There are, of course, times in which I wish I had a washing machine at my house. You know, the whole "love/hate" deal. However, days like today make me thankful that this modern day luxury is a 10 minute drive away.
Reason #1- Why I love the laundry mat: People watching. Today there was an old man walking in behind me with a tattered, 80's style baseball cap on carrying a tin cup with some change in it that followed along beside him as he slowly made his way inside. I held the door open for him and he muttered something I couldn't really hear or understand, but it was enough to make me laugh. And as I was leaving with my 23,409,238 pounds worth of wet clothes, a nice long-haired man opened the door for me so I could successfully exit this stain-free mecca. Somehow these constant visits connect me back to the community I live in. And I like that.
Reason #2- Why I love the laundry mat: Starbucks is next-door. During this 24 minute wait, I can walk over and grab a cup 'o joe (more like hot tea these days) and take some time to relax and catch my breath. I love this time because it gives me a chance to read, write, or catch up with people. Today I was on the phone and trying to pour some honey in my tea when the top ex-PLOded into my cup, spilling all over the table, and partly on my legs. I was able to get another cup of tea and the barista told me he didn't think he'd trust me with the honey bottle again.
So here's to laundry mats and missing washer and dryer sets!
I hope this first post worked its charm.
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5 comments:
I like it! I think my favorite part was the line about 'the mate to the dryer being on hiatus'... so true.
Congrats- i'm so proud.
brilliant.
i didn't have functioning laundry appliances in my apartment for the past 2 years, but i'm glad because it has made me aware of how much of a blessing it is to have them.
i guess people without immediate access to laundry machines are in store for other blessings at times by virtue of the inconvenience...
thanks for sharing
Its funny how the little things bring you back to reality and what really is the small luxuries in life that make everything so interesting.... like the blog
Allie
lynds... i stumbled onto Mike's via facebook and then onto yours via the link on his. tee hee. i feel stalkerish.
anyhow, hope you keep posting and i can stay updated on your beautiful life.
i recently started blogging too. it's real fun.
-- m. pieper
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