Law Abiding Citizen

So, those who know me know that I follow most rules.  I don't want to get into a whole social, political, or philosophical discussion about it, but suffice it to say that I think there are rules/laws that are ridiculous, and I don't feel any remorse for not following them, like these Fresno gems:

• Skipping rocks in a city park is not allowed (full text here)
• No one may annoy a lizard in a city park (full text here)

And there is one law that I have broken quite often since it was put into effect on July 1, 2008 - the cell phone law in California that requires drivers to use a hands-free device when using a cell phone while driving.  Usually, I don't have the phone in my hand (and therefore am not breaking the law); most of the time, I have the phone on speaker on my lap or under the seatbelt on my shoulder.  But occasionally, I hold the phone in my hand while I'm talking.  Today, I got busted.

Thank you, Mr. Highway Patrol, for giving me a story to tell my students to explain why I was late to class this morning.

Sunday Morning Ritual

I am a creature of habit.  Quite often, I stick to an unwavering routine, though I'm not against change, especially when it's really really good.  Today was good.

I wake up by 5 every day during the week, and Sunday is usually the only day of the week I don't have to wake up to an alarm.  Of course, when your body is used to waking up at 5, it considers 7 "sleeping in."  So it was that I awoke at 7 this morning.

I decided to go with it and get some things done.  I got my 5 newspapers (yes, you read that right - visit me at www.suzyqpon.com to see why) and got my 5 coupon inserts and checked the ads for more great coupons.  I sorted my inserts and typed up a list of the coupons in today's paper and posted to my website.  I then sorted other loose coupons that I have floating around and started my list for Winco.

I had almost 2 hours to myself and got quite a bit done.  That little bit of quiet was something I really needed.  Once the family began to emerge, I made pancakes for breakfast (Bisquick - recipe is on the box; use the Supreme Pancakes option YUM!), ready to get on with the usual routine - grading and class prep!

Sunday at 7 am - be ready, you'll be seeing me from now on.

Couponing!

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