they say that i absolutely have to have one if i want to be able to dig in the field. i had originally wanted to buy a sweet indiana jones fedora to truly embody the strong, ruggedly beautiful archaeologist vibe, but jessi quickly vetoed that. buggar. but as i examined my 100% paper, made in china hat (does that mean it melts in rain?!?) i realized that there are ever so many ways to wear this delightful accessory.
first there is the classic creepster look.
the sugary southern belle look
the turned up sombrero
look! it's a three-cornered hat!
it can be worn at a jaunty angle
whoa. BONUS! MY OWN TELESCOPE!
the laura ingalls wilder searches for elusive buffalo on the plains look
the mom zipped it up to my chin boy scout look
besides the amazingly versatile hat, i also made a first time purchase (not necessary for israel, or necessary at all really) of teavana tea. i was pretty excited.
in order to purchase all of these 'necessities' i had to borrow my gramps' wheels to get around town. now gramps drives a pretty thug car
i was living the life, driving the smooth ride
but then when i was thinking about it later on in the day, it occurred to me that i should be worried. i was driving a buick, buying big old floppy garden hats, and getting excited about....tea. the harsh reality dawned on me.
I'M AN OLD LADY!!
i was purchasing all the things that old ladies do. i was in a house that is completely done up in pastels with fake flowers and knicknacks. what was happening to me? the next thing you know, i'll be changing my name to norma or something.
tea drinking will become a part of my daily activities, always scheduled exactly at 3:00
i will probably start to wear little white keds with ankle high bobby socks while wearing my big floppy garden hat, working in my garden
lawn gnomes will quickly become some of my most prized possessions, frolicking not only among my perfect hydrangeas and rhododendron that look 'just beautiful' but inhabiting my house as well!
i bet i will even start having to take laxatives as well because 'i'm just feeling a little irregular today'
the horror! i don't want to be an old lady! i don't want to wear white all the time, stick my pinky up, and fraternize with tiny woodland people! i started to panic. i started to pace. but all my fears were put to rest when i climbed in the car and settled in
i knew how to run it :)
The pictures told me the whole story. Those were awesome.
ReplyDeletehehe. that hat is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis was an excellent photo essay of your most enlightening day.
ReplyDeleteYES! You are HILARIOUS! Remind me to call you are at least text you to tell you how funny you are.
ReplyDeleteThis is very likely the most enjoyable and hilarious blog in a long time. Maybe everyone should do this. Maybe it wouldn't be as funny from someone else. Maybe I miss you.
ReplyDeleteI loved every second of this. EVERY SECOND.
ReplyDeleteAlso..."the creepster" hat look could also be called "the Jessi"...not because she's a creepster but because, well, that's how she wears her hats. Now that I think about it, maybe we should let her know.
Tara B is a punk! Don't hate friend! And...i haven't even worn a hat in like ages...your memory is good...too good.
ReplyDeleteKrista...this blog made me laugh out loud. Nice work. Grandpa's Buick does drive smooth and I love that i was there when you made your first Teavana tea purchase...[tear]...so proud! P.S. loving tea does not make one old...at least I hope not.
I enjoyed this little photo story. I hope there are more of these to come! Especially while you are in ISRAEL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis made me so happy! I think all your blogs should be picture blogs! :D
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