Schedule, Hospital, Road Rage, and Starbucks

For starters, I registered for the Spring semester and true to my word, I have piled it on. It will be tough, but I'm cool with that. I managed to whittle down the boring drive from 3 days to 2! Yes!!!

I took my mom to the hospital today for a test. Let me just say that hospitals are COLD. I get it...but seriously, it's cold enough to hang meat?!?! lol I managed to get a little schoolwork done, but saved a little time for some people watching. I really enjoy doing that. I promise I don't stare and freak them out (well, sometimes I do) but it is a fun way to pass the time. There are some very, very interesting peeps out there. Hospitals are prime environments to get a well-rounded, varied group to watch. I like to make up stories in my head about some I see. For instance, the little old guy who chatted up a much younger lady. Here's my story:

She reminded him of his daughter he hadn't seen or spoken to in years. As he watched her toy with her cell phone, he asked her aloud if her phone was a Blackberry? She answered yes. He was quite proud of himself just knowing the name of an actual cell phone. They struck up a cordial conversation that lasted until he was called back for his heart test. She was sad to see him go because he reminded her of her father whom she hadn't spoken with in years. This one simple act inspired them to call the ones they still loved and missed the most. Just think what might have happened if he'd never spoken up.

Well, there you have it. Sometimes the stories are funny, but most of the time I find them to be poignant. I'm weird, I know.

After TWO and a HALF HOURS, we finally get to leave the hospital. We are starving! Of course, it's Memphis and traffic is horrendous. I just really, really dislike inconsiderate drivers. If you are in the fast lane (that would be the left in case you didn't know!), go faster. If not, then please get the heck out of my way! I'm hungry, thirsty, hungry, AND need to potty!!! LOL I managed to make it Houston's on Poplar without a "serious" incident. Geez.

Speaking of Houston's, I had sashima salad. It was THE BOMB!! Oh, how I wish FC had restaurants that served stuff like Houston's. Yum-ola!

My mom has to have her afternoon coffee. Starbucks on the brain. She's a straight black coffee drinker too, but prefers milder blends. I am bold all the way! I was quite disappointed in the selection. It was rather weak but I must say did do the job. ;)

This week is coming to a close which means we are now only 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. And speaking of Turkey Day, it really irritates me that we uber celebrate Halloween and Christmas, but totally skip Thanksgiving! Not cool. Not cool at ALL. Later blog readers.....