I am sitting here at my local video store nibbling peanuts (balsamic vinegar flavoured!) out of the palm of my hand like some epicurian horse, tip tappy typing away like an absolute nerd - after all it's Friday night and who sits at their video store doing their emails? me, as it turns out. I am wearing my new Springwood op shop cardi, where I snuck a little bit of winter wardrobe rejuvenation shopping in after my dentist apointment yesterday before returning to work. You are (not) looking at the girl who just got herself a brand new winter wardrobe for $43!! Yes, princes and princeses, I bought: 1 cardigan (beige, cotton, zip up), 1 polo (black, sleeveless, saucy), 1 red cordurouy casual skirt suit (said syoot, K n K style) (I'm serious - think red riding hood themed flip skirt with funky matching jacket), 1 grey pant (nice brand, funky flat front and cute pocket zips), 1 v funky zip up jacket in some kind of bunny colour (cord family, also funky zips, almost new) and one pair of brand name almost new patent leather funky toed work shoes that actualy fit. Bonanza. Oh and a crocheted white sarf circa 1960's with silver fleck. Reuse has never been so funky yet good value. Must say though, the op shop in question is not somewhere to go to learn parenting skills. I would elaborate but it would just make me sound (even more?) bitchy and out of touch with Aussie battler parents. And who am I to critique right? I wasn't even responsible enough to be a cat mum and gave mine up for adoption! Sheesh.

No other news to report (why would there be? As previously disclosed I'm at a video shop internet cafe on a Friday night). Just bought some vegies at [insert name of local chain supermarket here] and had the strange experience of the chat with the checkout dude.
Him: "That's a strange looking eggplant"
Me: "But hopefuly still tasty!...." (said way too chipper(ly) as if defending the eggplant, then with awkward pause as I realise that i sound a bit stepford wivesy)
Him: "So what are you doing for the rest of the wekend?"
Me: "Oh you know, finishing a job application and then studying - doing an essay" (ho ho - now the whole queue knows I'm a complete social-life less dag, weehee)
Him: "That sounds like my idea of hell"
Me: " " (um, no really, say what you really think)
Him: "Well I hope it goes quickly for you"
Me: " " (Look mate, the eggplant and I don't need your sympathy!!)

Aaaah. Breathe in that crsip dark mountain air. Off home now to console the dog about her having spent the last few hours at home alone. (See there's always someone worse off!) Oh, and watch my vid. Finaly got Shaun of the Glenn - yah. Will let you know how it is. BTW has anyone got the christmas special of The Office? My flatties and I keen to watch and can't find it anywhere and too stingy to buy.

NB Balsamic peanuts are nice but result in sore lips and hot flushes - is it possible to be too vinegary?