March 29, 2009

I’ve learned that many people just don’t feel it’s necessary to wash their hands after using the toilet.

I’ve learned that somehow heels can be more comfortable than a pair of flats.

I’ve learned that one of the main reasons I love our neighborhood is because of people I see on a regular basis.

I’ve learned that telling me to call 15 minutes prior or 15 minutes after high call volume WITHOUT telling me what times the “high call volume” times are is of NO HELP TO ME!

I’ve learned that there is a such thing as padded biker shorts and my ass is going to very thankful for them.

I’ve learned that you should never leave a pushpin on the kitchen counter.

I’ve learned that two years is the maximum life of a cell phone when you use it every single day.

I’ve learned that one day of no cell phone use isn’t going to kill me.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just need to skip the gym, eat some ice cream and get a manicure instead!

March 22, 2009

I’ve learned that when you want a Cadbury Crème Egg, you won’t be able to find one.

I’ve learned that even though my husband knows how well I understand the NYC subway lines, he will always question me.

I’ve learned that a dermatologist doesn’t want to hear about hormonal issues.

I’ve learned that when I’m skipping every song on my ipod, it means I need new music.

I’ve learned that sometimes standing in line isn’t worth it.

I’ve learned that nothing beats last minute plans during the week.

I’ve learned that the meaning of perfect advertising is when you’re on your way home and you suddenly see a movie poster across the street from a movie theater and all of a sudden you are no longer on the way home, but you’re crossing the street to buy movie tickets.

I’ve learned that people lose that one glove on the sidewalk by not paying attention to what is falling out of their bag.

I’ve learned that “America DOES NOT Have Talent.”

I’ve learned that black nail polish makes an absolute mess when you are trying to take it off.

I’ve learned that as long as I’m not seeing any cockroaches, the RIDDEXplus stays in that outlet!

I’ve learned that you gotta love a man who will clean the bathroom.

March 15, 2009

I’ve learned that a snow day is a like a sick day but without the sick.

I’ve learned that when you show up at the gym and most of the people in the class are men twice your size, the class is not for you.

I’ve learned that sometimes you can have a day where you’re happy for no real reason.

I’ve learned that a package can get lost going from one post office to another.

I’ve learned that even if you are just sending a package to a PO Box, you must track and insure that package.

I’ve learned that just because you took ballet for two years when you were seven years old doesn’t mean you’ll be able to take a ballet class and know what you’re doing 20 years later.

I’ve learned that if you don’t know me, you shouldn’t be calling me “honey” unless you are an elderly woman over the age of 80.

I’ve learned that there is such a thing as a bad hair WEEK.

I’ve learned that during a recession, a 30% off coupon to the Gap stores will mean that every single Old Navy, Banana Republic and Gap will be in complete chaos!

I’ve learned that (apparently) every guy has punched at least one person in his life even the ones that are too scared to kill a land crab in a Costa Rica bathroom.

I’ve learned that you could actually steal something from Best Buy because those security officers at the front of the store do not check those receipts!

I’ve learned that it costs a fortune to frame a picture.

I’ve learned that orange male cats are the best, but who am I kidding – I learned that LONG ago!

March 1, 2009

I’ve learned that even when it’s only an emergency fire drill, the building will never get it right.

I’ve learned that you never realize how much you missed hot water in the shower.

I’ve learned that as much as you don’t want to work out, you’ll feel much better when you do.

I’ve learned that the new grocery store near the office (Shoprite) has cheap groceries!

I’ve learned that you get dizzy when it’s 3pm and you haven’t yet eaten.

I’ve learned that there are friends you can talk to about serious things, and some you can’t.

I’ve learned that the one time you make lunch plans and you are ready to head out the door in ten minutes, your boss will ask you to do something.

I’ve learned that I’ll never understand why there are half eaten chicken wings on the street and not in the garbage.

I’ve learned that even teenage girls sing on the bus to music I listened to when I was their age.

I’ve learned that Swedish Fish have the word SWEDISH on them!

I’ve learned that there is NO POINT in going to Circuit City’s liquidation sale because you won’t find anything but junk.

I’ve learned that you should ALWAYS read the fine print on the back of gift cards – it doesn’t matter that the front of the card says it’s expired – it’s THE CARD that expires, NOT the funds!

I’ve learned that a windy day in NYC will cause a plastic bag to get stuck in a tree four flights up!

I’ve learned that sometimes, no matter how much he meows, he needs to be locked out of the room.