I have absolutely no idea what happened to September. I can’t remember the last time I felt a month slip through my fingers like this. Tomorrow is October (check back for a recap on September, and unusual holidays/my goals for October), and I’m going to do everything I can to be more deliberate about how I’m spending my time so days don’t pass me by in the same way!
All in all, this week has been pretty great, though. Two of the main things I did were going to an “un-company” picnic where I facilitated parachute activities, and attended a calendar release party. One of my oldest friends was a model for a calendar modeling jeans, and the release party was at a mansion in Baltimore. The models walked around our tables instead of on a catwalk, and to get my moneysworth for my ticket, I decided I wanted to have as much fun as possible. I did things like, act like I was on the runway when I went to get another drink, stand when they recognized the hair stylist in the audience, and left early to swim in the fountain across the street.
Extra Sparkle: 
Giving a monologue adjacent speech in the middle of my bank on how everywhere, not just banks, should give out free lollipops The scene where Danny Castellano in the newest episode of “The Mindy Project” (holy crap) The way Bug hides when I change my bed sheets How Joe looked all dressed up Getting the new Keri Smith
The fake pilot episode of Archer Finding my favorite booty shorts on clearance Fancy ramen at TenTen with Sara An incredibly thoughtful package from April in Chicago Doing some writing at Starbucks Walking into a bar and the bartender saying “Hey Mary, did you get all the frosting off your car? We’re out of white zin.” The fact that vape pipes exist (and that Joe has one) Getting Brad to sign the calendar he’s in Seeing Munchel in a dress for the first time Scheduling a fake band photoshoot Trying my hand at balloon art that aren’t dogs Getting back to knitting April + Andy’s relationship Driving around Baltimore for hours and getting inspired to do something positive by all the negativity in the city lately Watching Parks and Recreation to channel Leslie’s productivity and Chris’ positivity This text from Suzie: “My coworker has glitter in his bald spot.” The hilarious video for Baltimore’s Haunted Attraction Kickstarter (please support!) Crazy-marrying a cowboy Downloading Afterlight for editing photos on my phone Raging with my cat
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