Saturday, October 2, 2010

Midnight Bread, that's normal... right?


I noticed it yesterday. The sudden need to cook all of the things that are flashing through my head. My sudden allergy to noise. And of course, my heightened sensitivity. I don't even have to look at the calendar. All of those sensations flashed through me while standing in the kitchen, and I knew... The feeding frenzy is on.

Tonight I'm writing this as bread dough is rising on my kitchen counter. At 11 o'clock, that's PM. I was already thinking about tomorrow's breakfast while I was making today's lunch. I am a freak. And I get even freakier during the next week.

While I was in the midst of this realization yesterday, I had this thought: Perhaps I should write a Field Guide & Survival Manual for those that have to deal with me during this time each month. It would be filled with such groundbreaking tips like:

No Unnecessary Noise Allowed
No Taking Too Long To Say Something
No Sitting Too Close To Me
No Staying Too Far Away From Me
Say Sweet Things To Me
Feed Me
Eat What I Feed You
Do Something Romantic
Make Me Go To Yoga
No Being Mean
No Licking Yourself (to the dog, but actually I suppose it applies to everyone..)
Tell Me You Love Me
Make Sure We're Not Out Of Booze
You're Not Allowed To Be In A Bad Mood At The Same Time I Am
Make Me Laugh

So I realize that this list is more than a little self indulgent, but that's just the way this week works. And ya know, I bet if the guys (and kids) out there knew for sure what is going on in our heads (and obeyed the rules), things would be much smoother. And of course, if that doesn't work, a slice of fresh baked Pecan Raisin Walnut Bread slathered in butter and a nice glass of Australian Shiraz should do the trick. Until I come out the other side, Cheers!

3 comments:

  1. The bread sounds like the perfect midnight snack. As far as the survival manual, forget about it.

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  2. Girl, you are so FUNNY!! You make me laugh out loud!! I had to read your post to my b/friend, who totally understood (I have a good one!). Oh, and as I read, I was snacking on Pita chips and daikon/cucumber salad. Thought you'd appreciate that I'm in 'feeding frenzy' week as well.
    Cheers, and hope your week goes well.

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  3. Hahahaha!
    Arch: Whaddaya mean forget about it??!!
    Anonymous: I'm glad you passed it on to the b/friend - hope it's helpful!

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