rain, heavy at times.
I’m addicted to the Weather Network.
I really, really am.
Even though I sit beside a giant window at work, I still check it several times a day to get the latest scoop.
I marvel at the sudden probability of sunshine, or the perpetual rain warnings, or even the freakish snow forecasts that show up now and then.
Sometimes I look to see how the weather is where other people live… people I love, people who read my blog, even random people living in Cambridge Bay, Nunavet.
I just like knowing.
Everyone else thinks it’s weird, but I think it’s significantly LESS weird than when I was addicted to the Highway Conditions Channel in Edmonton. I mean, I didn’t even have a car. But it was pretty damn thrilling when one of the routes would be coloured bright red: “CLOSED DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER.”
Other odd obsessions of mine include:
Facebook (LET ME GO, EVIL SITE)
Shopping for produce (I wish you could buy cherries ALL YEAR ROUND)
Havaianas
Gmail
Sunshine
The Beeb
Penguins
Tall men
Texting
70’s soul music
Coffee
Burning lip gloss (Lip Venom, Too-Faced Extreme Lip Injection)
Playoff hockey (GO CANUCKS! AAAAH!)
Antihistamines
Trying to make my hair bigger (impossible)
Happy Planet Juices (especially Clean Green and Abundant C)
Thai curry
Goldfish
Puppies
Choosing a new perfume (down to Burberry Brit and FlowerByKenzoSummer, Fresh Hesperides)
Cherry Blossoms
Banana loaf
Marinades
Finding the perfect Hot Wing
Big rings
Pandas
What frivolous things do you get stuck on (if you give them the chance in your busy day)?
What can’t you stop thinking about?
April 13th, 2007 at 8:19 am
I do so miss the The Weather Channel. We don’t have it here in the UK.
Loving your site. Found it via Post of the Week.
my frivolities include:
quest for the perfect gazpacho
reading gossipy blogs that irritate me
Jordan (the zed-list celeb, not the country)
deciding what I want to be when I grow up
staring at my cats sleep
tea at home
coffee when I’m out
American tv downloads from iTunes
April 13th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Shampoo (still looking for a good one for normal hair)
Conditioner (see above)
“Grace Kelly” by Mika (chorus on constant loop in my head)
Nougat (with almonds and pistachios YUM)
Facebook (with you on that one!) which is no longer accessible on my computer at work (gah!)
The 14-day weather forecast on the Weather Network (trying to plan a spa day, but 15C or over is a must)
Overpriced Tim Hortons orange juice
Long necklaces and dangly earrings
Quest for good jeans
J’adore (by Dior) perfume
Email (Sympatico, Gmail, Hotmail)
Heat Therapy neck pillows (preferably with lavender)
April 13th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Snood. It is an evil, addictive game and yet, I love it so.
April 13th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Mentally decorating my hypothetical new apartment (with hypothetical money, apparently)
Apartment listings on Craig’s List
Ikea.com
Dannon Light and Fit Crave Control Yogurt - strawberries and cereal flavor
Gmail
Diet Dr Pepper
Sitemeter
Cute and geeky guys
Grammar
Finding a pair of jeans that fits
Ritter Sport dark chocolate with hazelnuts
MegFowler.com
April 13th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
My disaster-waiting-to-happen back deck.
Landscaping that I want to do but won’t.
My currently dismal credit rating.
My secret daydream about being a cat burglar.
How many calories I burn by snoring.
Taking a road trip.
April 13th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Have you tried Burt’s Bees Wax Lip Shimmers? These are lip glosses that burn but look so lovely! I bought my first one last week and I am addicted to it! It makes my lips such a lovely hue, yet I can tell that it is actually HELPING them! Amazing!
April 14th, 2007 at 6:38 am
I have to say that I think obsessing over the Weather Network is a Canadian epidemic. My parents, my friends, me, we are all sucked in. WHAT TEMPERATURE WILL IT BE IN AN HOUR??? I need to know.
also
my gut
Hostess donettes (my secret shame) see: gut
the perfect long sleeve t-shirt
diet Orange Crush
kissing the orange cat in the tummy over and over
when will my hair look right?
Jack’s big music show
browsing online
shopping online
the right duvet cover for our bedroom
when will my child pee on the freakin’ toilet
and i also read blogs that irritate me. all the time