The Daily Grind

Here I sit in my last week of freedom before adventuring off into my own version of the American Dream. Now some might think that after having a whole month free until work begins, that I have probably done something worth mentioning. Perhaps I read a few novels, perhaps I began to write one of my own. Maybe I took up a new hobby like scrapbooking. Or just maybe I redecorated. Well if you think that I have used my time off to do any of these things... or anything productive, you would be sadly mistaken. I say sadly in all honesty.

Don't get me wrong, I have very much enjoyed my days of nothing. Very much indeed. However, they have been nothing more than that... nothing. I have cleaned the apartment a couple times from top to bottom, and I have run a few errands that needed to be run. Most of my time, however (and I am rather embarrassed as I lay it all out), has consisted of sleep, TV, food, and video games. Yes, video games.

I LOVE to sleep. Seriously, if there was a record for the longest time anyone could sleep, I'd win. If I allowed myself to do it, I could go to bed one night and wake up a good 24 hours later. It's pathetic, but I have had to set an alarm and make use of what little willpower I have just to roll out of bed by 1. It's ridiculous, but I'm just that good at sleeping.

I feel that I have given the term "couch potato" an entirely new meaning. I have several favorite shows, and greatly enjoy the mindless entertainment that comes from watching my favorite sitcoms. But in my whole life, I have never felt like I watch too much TV. In the past, I would make time to watch my favorite shows, but be too busy to just sit and zone out. Now, I find that a good 4 hours could go by and I wouldn't even realize because I am so absorbed in nothing. If I get up by 10, I have a whole day lined up with shows. I have never felt more lazy in my entire life.

If asked to choose from my husband or food, I would reluctantly choose Paul. No no no, I'm totally kidding. I love Paul with all of my heart. BUT... food does put up a good fight. I love food. I am a foodie to my core, and proud of it. I am a professional snacker (I trained vigorously in college), and will supplement my daily meals with several snacks. Paul curses me because my metabolism has been very good to me. Astoundingly, through this month of doing basically nothing but sleeping, sitting and eating, I have managed not to gain any weight. Thank you, genes.

My video games of choice are not the most known or the most popular, but they waste a lot of time, which I like. My favorite video game series of all time is Spyro the Dragon for Playstation and Playstation 2. In these games, I am a purple dragon who travels to far away worlds collecting gems, charging or flaming bad guys, and freeing dragons until I come face to face with the dragon boss at the end. Love it. I am also a big fan (although I can't quite figure out why) of Animal Crossing for Nintendo Gamecube. You live as a human in a world of animals where you help them and collect things to sell or keep in your house. This game is probably the biggest waste of time, and there is no clear purpose, and still I am drawn to it. *shrugs* Lastly, I have been a big fan of The Sims since the original game debuted years ago. This game is awesome. Paul and I like to play this one together where we make ourselves and see what it would be like to live in a digital world. As it turns out, digital Paul and Aleecia are very fertile. One of our Paul and Aleecia sim couples have had 13 kids and counting.

So as you can see, I have been busy. Or not... it all depends on how you look at it. I have truly enjoyed nothingness. It has been wonderful. But I think that I can honestly say that I am ready to start work and bring home the bacon. Whoda thunk?! :)