53 and Main

How is it that there is still so much to do when I've already done so much? Man, I swear, no matter how many hours I spend on this, it is never going to be enough; there will always be more to do. Bah! Man, I am exhausted. When was the last time I got a good night's sleep? I can't think straight these days. Is it just me or is there too much hazelnut in this hot chocolate. Just my luck, in the middle of the busiest month of my life I can't even get my hot chocolate right. Come on, can't just one thing in my life go right? Ugh.
"Mam?"
"Yes?"
"Would you like another cocoa? Not that it is any of my business, but you come in here every day, order hot cocoa and nothing else, would you like something to eat? You seem very distracted and extremely overworked, might I suggest taking just a moment for yourself and try our chicken cordon bleu? I think it might really give you the edge you seem to be looking for?"
Who is this guy? And why is he so concerned with my hot chocolate intake habits? So what if I come here every day and drink only hot chocolate? What's it to ya? They are my calories, I will spend them how I like. And besides, I tip you very well for each of those hot chocolates, thank you very much.... Sir. Can you hear yourself, get a grip.
"I appreciate very much your interest in the matter, I am actually on my way out today though, just the check would be fine, thank you....Ranaldo."
"As you wish, Madame."
I really do need to start sleeping again, I'm starting to get snippity with people.
"There you are. You're sure there isn't anything else I can do for you today?"
"Not today, Ranaldo. But as always, thank you. I will see you tomorrow."
"But of course. Enjoy your day."
"You as well."
Since when did Ranaldo start talking to customers? He used to be so quiet and reserved. I wonder what changed.
"Hello? Yes, this is she. No, I did not order chrysanthemums, I ordered lilies. No. Yes. White. Pink. Fine, just get it done. Thank you."
My tooth is acting up again; I really need to find time to get into that dentist. I didn't really like him last time though. I think he messed up my teeth alignment. Plus, he left me in that room alone for at least twenty minutes. I nearly feel asleep by the time he finally came back to finish up. Not nearly, I did fall asleep. Who does that to a patient? I don't want to have to find another one though. Who does that?? Breath. Let it go. It doesn't really matter.
"Mom? What is it? Is everything okay? No, I haven't heard from her. I told you, we had a falling out last month and we haven't spoken to each other since. Fine, I will give her a call at the end of the week and check up on her. Yes, I know. Just because I should be the bigger person doesn't mean I am going to be. I will call her. Stop hounding me. Thank you. It was good talking to you, too. Uh huh. Bye."
How do mothers seem to know everything going on in everyone'e live anyways? Shelly and I haven't spoken or communicated in any form for over a month and I certainly am not going to be the one to break the trend. It's not my fault we're in the mess. Whatever, it's not worth my time to think about anyway. Good thing I started Yoga again this fall, otherwise my stress level would be through the roof. As is, I could probably use a little more; maybe I'll pick up another session or two. I wouldn't mind seeing Hannah more often anyway.
"Any messages while I was out, Sandy? I talked to her on my way over. Yes, I know she thinks I should call Shelly, thank you. Oh really, get them on the line, I will take it in my office. Thank you!"
"Yes, thank you for taking my call. I apologize for not being out of the office earlier. Yes, I do have those numbers for you. Are you sure you wanted to stick with that color scheme? I was thinking we might want to look into more of a summer pallet, but I am open to other options as well. Yes, that sounds great. Thank you for you time. I am looking forward to it. Yes. Chao."
"Sandy, will you confirm my dinner reservations for this Saturday night? I need everything to be perfect. Robert and I haven't had a weekend to ourselves in quite some time and I really want to make the most of it. Oh and would mind seeing if the ballet is still running? Othello I think. Thank you."
Okay, almost all done here. Just a few more... done! Man, I might be worried if I wasn't so gosh darn good at what I do! I am fabulous! Now, time for one more finishing touch and I'm outta here! That's a wrap - going home time.
"Sandy, will you call me a cab please? Then you're free to leave. Thank you."
Someday I am going to figure out the bus system, I swear. Or not. I really do love taxis. Meh.
I wonder if Robert will be happy with our weekend holiday in the city. He's seemed so uptight these days, I just want to help him relax a little. And I think we could both use some time to let our hair down.
"53 and main please."