Testing.

[saaramyrene]

I started a new medication yesterday, so I’m going to try to LJ everyday to see how I feel

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[garbagedog]

Melissa and I constantly swear that we are gonna reform our lives and get organized. We clean and eat well, then a couple of days later the contact solution is in the freezer again, the cats are chewing on the tahitian skirt, and a Prince CD is in the bathroom soapdish. Every towel we own is smeared with make-up, and we have to call each others' phones to find them. I don't know if we facilitate our own bad behavior, or if us living together is a blessing as no one else would be able to tolerate either of us.

[saaramyrene]

I usually make it a matter of weeks -- I think I went months, once! -- and then I decide to slack off and suddenly I can't remember if I keep my shoes under the bed or in the bathtub.

[hehateme2001]

Sniff test is :( .

[saaramyrene]

Oh, please. You know you've done it.

[el_normal]

What if you aren't sure what clean is supposed to smell like?

[saaramyrene]

Hm. I think then you just go commando, as they say.

[tubyred]

i like this idea of organization as a literary device better than a real life plan.

[saaramyrene]

Yes! I think, actually, I'm going to try making every aspect of my life more literary device than life plan. I can deal with things better when they're symbolism.

[tubyred]

that's the *only* way i can deal with anything. thank you, literature. you've made life bearable.

[becki1111]

You nailed my life goal in the middle paragraph. I am a walking disaster of disorganization. Interestingly, generally the only things organized in our house are the books, cds and movies. Even those are out of order at the moment and it seriously gives me anxiety dreams and moments of panic. I'm so anal about my books. I will lay awake at night creating a mental picture in my head of where each book is on the shelf. I need more bookshelves, but there is no space. And last night, I broke down and bought the new Egger's collection of short stories. First story decent, second should not have been included period and i am not so sure about the third. the design of the book is great, but the content is reawakening my concerns that there is a certain amount of one-trick ponyness to his writing.

oh and I read an Aimee Bender story last night about salt and pepper shakers. I enjoyed it, and want to know what you recommend I read next.

[saaramyrene]

Oh yeah, her salt and pepper shakers story. I was a little disappointed in that one. I highly recommend The Girl in the Flammable Skirt because it's amazing -- that's her short story collection. Then, if you like those, go to An Invisible Sign of My Own, which is her novel. Beautifulbeautiful.