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Garbage. Ugh.

Today was pickup day, so DH put the cans out before he left for work. He mentioned last week that he never knew that there were supposed to be bungee cords provided with the cans our landlords left us. So, we apparently haven't been using any(makes sense). Due to bears, we can't have the cans out any earlier than 4:30am the day of pickup, and the lids have to be secured...like with bungees.

The doorbell rings at 9am, but I had a terrible time sleeping last night and was still in bed. Since I wasn't expecting anyone, I didn't get up. No sense in rushing when they'd probably not be there by the time I made it, anyway.

Once I got up, I went to the door, thinking maybe UPS had dropped off a package. Nope, I have a notice from the City. One of our cans apparently got knocked over during the two hours they were outside before the garbage guy came by. Incidentally, they're usually only out an hour, but he was late today. And the person came to the door almost a half hour before the garbage was picked up(well, what was in the can, anyway).

Yep. I've got garbage all over the end of the driveway. More so than usual, since we missed the pickup last week. So now I get to haul my pregnant butt out into the rain to pick up week old garbage. Hopefully it was not a bear that did this, because if it comes back, we're sure to be fined for attracting it. Ugh.

Thanks for listening, I just had to get it out of my system. Now I'm off to clean up my yard...

Jamie

With a week that starts like that, it's got nowhere to go but to a better place. Fly Lady has a pamper mission. It sounds like it would be a good time for you to have one - a bubble bath, &/or a facial, manicure, pedicure something to feel nice. Or maybe just holler first for a little while? And then light a scented candle, or put on some nice music...

Thanks everyone!

I got it cleaned up just fine. Luckily, there really wasn't too much, and it was one of the "fresher" bags. It was pretty shredded, which I'm guessing was the work of ravens. We're also required to double bag our kitty litter waste, and one of them was torn open. I left the can for DH to rinse out, it looked like it had a popcorn ceiling treatment done with used kitty litter!

No bear sightings, which is great. This time of year, about 90% are tucked away for the winter, but I was still worried with Halloween coming up at the end of the week. The last thing I wanted was to have a garbage attracted bear wandering around with the kids in the street! We're guessing it was either ravens that did it all, or a collaboration of a large stray dog and ravens. I know I've seen a black lab wandering around untethered before, but the ravens are also very resourceful with garbage cans here.

It was such a packed week for me, but I actually did make the time to take a quick bubble bath. I think it was on Wednesday or Thursday, though. I also drove down to the glacier on Friday morning and took about ten minutes to just be still and reboot. I enjoyed that more than the bath, actually, there was a bald eagle nearby that was so enjoyable to listen to. It was like a songbird, very melodic. Not to mention, I always find the idea of a bath much more relaxing than the execution of it. I get bored very quickly, and am uncomfortable(especially now!) because half of me is always cold due to tub sizes now. I'm not even close to what people would call tall, but I always feel like a cartoon character when I take a bath.

Anyway, everything is fine now. Last week is over, and I can start getting back into easing into my routines. Still some cleanup from the party Saturday, but nothing that can't be taken care of in two 15 minute session, maximum.

Jamie