So, about a month and a half ago, I bought a new pair of jeans–with a better security system than any of my other pairs.  Instead of the typical 2-step security method, button and zip, this pair takes a 3-step security approach:  Two buttons, and a zip.  Problem is that I can’t get the extra “step” ingrained in my head, and as a result I end up skipping the most important step and walking around all tarnation like a bozo with my pants unzipped.  Hey, at least I’m smiling as I look like a buffoon.

Anyone wanna give a shout out to automatic postal machines?  I went to the post office on Monday to mail a package and the line was 450 people line, out the door.  Maybe the number is slightly exaggerated–but it was backed out the door.  Even the automated machine had a line of 4 people.  I came back that night at 10, and was in and out of the Post Office in under 2 minutes!  Love it.  Also, is it me, or does it cost an enormous fee to mail the smallest packages?  It’s ridiculous anymore!  I just mailed something that weighs almost nothing, and had to spend most of my life savings (okay,$2–but when it weighs nothing, come on, people!)  Also, I tried mailing a cd recently, but was told that because it was rigid and was more “package-like” I had to spend a considerable amount more than just a few stamps.  Maybe the post ladies just like to see if they can get me to pay exorbitant prices because they think I will.  You just can’t “shop around” for a better deal like in real life–unless you take a package there yourself, there’s no way around the service….sigh.

Happy Wednesday!~maren

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