Helium Balloon

My husband has called me a helium balloon (in a loving way, of course) more than once over the years and sometimes I'm slightly offended, but most often, I have to admit it's true.  I am all over the place at any given time, floating from spot to spot, and although I seem to think and hope no one notices, that "nickname" must mean they do.  I am most times quiet and reserved around people I don't know well, but if I'm very comfortable with you, watch out!  I will ramble from subject to subject and at times I am unaware that I'm not even finishing a sentence before my mind is off to something else and I've expected you to move along with me without giving me the look of, "weirdo - finish your sentence."

Lately, my mind has been SO all over the place, I haven't even been able to focus to write a blog entry.  So, it makes perfect sense that I just out myself now and admit to my difficulties at focusing for long periods of time.  Whether you know me or not, please do not hold this personal fact against me.  In situations where I have to be productive, I know how to channel this mental challenge and still be very productive.  When I don't necessarily have to be "performing" for anyone else, though, my mind runs rampant--so much so that sometimes it is easier for me to zone out and create a "tabula rasa" or blank slate within my mind so I don't become overwhelmed...I just erase it all for a little while.  Then, I enjoy a Diet Coke and some chocolate to help my mentally induced headache.

So, I have one of those today!  And, I heard this weekend how good cherry cordial M&M's are, so thought that would be the perfect "medicine."  I was so excited because I just knew Walgreen's would have them - Walgreen's seriously has just about any random thing you could ever need.  So, I made a special trip since I had to get a new toothbrush anyway and literally looked down the candy aisle three times to make sure I didn't just miss them.  But, no cherry cordial M&M's.

Of course, these are now a must-have since I couldn't find them and I have actually (and, embarrassingly but admittedly) looked online for them to see who may have them.  Looks like they're a freakin' limited edition item around Christmas.


Ugh! Time to float away...