Another football of a weekend

It was a cold day, but it warmed up just fine once the football started. C-man was a bit on a tear with his tackling ways. Which was great, because this was a tough team and a real nail biter of a game. But the KnightCats came out ahead 20 - 13, and all was well.

And now, we rest up until tomorrow's Packers game against the Chargers. Go Pack Go!

TGIF

• I've got our Christmas Card figured out. This is early, so I'm incredibly happy to have settled on something.
• Now to get the boys to cooperate. Although, as long as it isn't serious, that doesn't seem to be a problem.
• C-man has a game in Greenfield tomorrow. It's supposed to be cold. Yuk.
• But that means it's The Waterboy Friday.
• Then it's Packers v Chargers on Sunday. At least it's supposed to be 50 at kickoff.
• We're taking C-man's friend from the football and wrestling team. I always worry more when it isn't my kid. Let's hope it's a good game.
• I'm picking up the DVD to my play today. I don't know if I can bear to watch myself. But at least it'll be nice to have if someday I decide I do want to see it.
• As crazy as the weekend will be, I'm really happy it's here. How long until I can retire?

One of those days

I have a pounding headache. It started on my drive into work. Ugh.

Phases

I've been taking a lot of deep breaths and just getting through it recently. Talking myself up enough just to get by. Gosh, I hate living like that.

So I'm going to do one of my bright side moments, and think about the good things - the positive experiences I've had. Because when I truly sit down and think about what makes me smile, it's always the experiences. Which is why I've always tried to focus on experiences over things. It's something I need to go back to thinking more consciously about, because it really is what brings me happiness. And if I'm being honest, I've had a lot of experiences in my 39 years.

I'm someone who has smoked a cigar with my husband in Havana... Eaten cherry ice cream with my son in Istanbul... Acted in plays... Jumped off a cliff with a hang glider I'd only met 10 minutes prior in Brazil... Learned to play instruments... Taught a non-English speaking Austrian woman to knit on a train in Germany... Gotten kicked out of a sumo stable in Tokyo... Camped outside on my own...

Experiences make me happy.

So it's Tuesday

• The email came out to sign up for wrestling. Dear God, is there never a break?
• There continue to be reports of a Miller-Bud merger/buyout. No word on what it means, but oh boy. Here we go again.
• A while ago, we were geocaching, and something bit/stung me in the finger. My finger still hurts and is numb. That sucks.
• My arthritis has been kicking in pretty hard again. I guess to remind me it's still here? Man, I hate fall.
• I've decided I need to start doing yoga seriously. This has to happen.
• I'm going to be in New York City next week. I'm really looking forward to taking some photos.
• It's good to look forward to something. I need to do more of that. It keeps me happy.

On being bored

I'm restless again. Maybe it's the change of season. Maybe it's that I don't have every millisecond of my life scheduled now that the play is done. Maybe it's that I just hit 9 years at my job that doesn't really inspire me.

But I'm restless. I need some change. I'm craving it, actually. I need to figure something out without stressing myself out. And therein lies the problem. But I hate being bored. And I'm bored. This is not how I want to be. Time to think it out.

What a weekend

Wow, what a weekend. We set up for Fall Fest on Friday. C-man had a great game on Saturday. He didn't get any sacks, but held his own and they won 40 - 0. And then Saturday night was Fall Fest - 30-ish people under a tent with loads of food and drink, and a big screen showing of the Great Outdoors. And today, we relax as we clean up and watch the Packers, and I edit through game photos. I'm exhausted.

Thursday Thirteen

1. Southwest will let you book a flight through April 11th. We need return tickets from LA on April 12th. Come on, darnit! I want my tickets bought!
2. Everyone around me seems to be sick. I've been doing my best to not catch anything. I cannot get sick this early in the season.
3. This weekend is C-man's last home football game. Let's hope it has a better result than last week.
4. Saturday is also Fall Fest at the house. Beerman's at the nervous point, wondering how it's all going to get done.
5. I have to clean the house. But since the kids are older, there are no crafts or specific games. Just kind of a 'go nuts' situation. Which makes it a bit easier.
6. I'm still doing a half-day tomorrow to help out, since I have to work the concession stand for football on Saturday.
7. Beasley is all groomed and clean. Somehow, I'm going to have to run him so he isn't a maniac with 17 kids there.
8. C-man had to read Stone Fox for school. The dog dies in the end. He was devastated and said he cried in class. He also lamented that he was the only one who cried. We decided the other kids just don't have souls.
9. It is quite sweet how impacted he is by animals and babies. It makes me smile.
10. I'm planning on using Sunday as a giant nap day. In reality, it'll probably be a big cleanup day. But I really hope I squeeze in a nap.
11. Because the following weekend, I need to go put my bees down for a long winter's nap. I'm hoping they're doing well, and I don't need to feed them.
12. Which reminds me. I should order candy boards for feeding, just in case.
13. Is it Sunday yet?

Wordless Congratulations

Time to stop

I'm getting restless. And weary. That's because they're the same side of the coin for me. It's October, and I don't feel like I've accomplished much this year. I've been incredibly busy, but it's all just melded together. I haven't stopped to smell the proverbial roses very often. No vacation, no checkpoint to stop and mark the life going on around me. It's just been a rush from one thing to another.

Part of this was intentional. I wasn't going to start any new hobbies this year because it was getting out of control. But in doing so, I feel like I didn't do not having hobbies a service either. Instead, we have moved through our days with no distinguishable features.

So now it all just feels like it lacks purpose. Busy without a reason except to check it off. Not really enjoyable. And I dislike that immensely.

I've got 3 months left of this year, and I'm going to slow down. Not in the speed at which we move, because unfortunately, we just have a lot going on. But I really want to think about my days more. I want to make things matter. I want to notice more around me.

Time to smell the roses. It's a good thing I've got so many lying around the house.

Monday stuff

Football didn't quite go the way the team wanted this weekend. The defense played well, but the offense couldn't move anything forward. It was the team's first loss since their very first game last year. Kind of a heartbreaker. C-man did well, however, held his spot, and popped through the line repeatedly. Unfortunately, they had him playing the side opposite the play went, so he couldn't get to the QB in time. Oh well, next week.

He was thrilled to have such a large audience of family, though. It definitely made him feel special.

As did I for my play. It meant a lot to have so much support.

But now the play is done. And while I'm thrilled, it was a bit bizarre to not rehearse my lines in the car on my way into work today. Maybe I can actually read a book again!

C-man's heel has been really hurting him. I looked up some stuff online, in addition to what Aunt Terry advised. So he's on Aleve, has heel cups for his shoes, and I taped him with K-tape. (Thank you youtube, and your helpful taping videos). Here's hoping it heals up. One article actually said, "This type of pain means you're growing too fast for your own good." He's two shoe sizes bigger than last season, has gained 11 pounds, and hasn't grown an inch. It seems like things are moving.

As are his teeth. He hadn't lost any for quite a while, and had two molars come out in a week. They're both on the right side, so he has a giant gap in his mouth. I told him he's one tooth loss away from owning a banjo.

My back is killing me. Stupid rain. Hopefully it gets it all out of its system before this weekend's Fall Fest! 40 people at the house for dinner and a movie - all outside under our tent.

On this side of things

The last piece of Rumors is a long speech/explanation by my play husband, Lenny. And last night, when he entered the stage to begin his long story, I thought to myself, "This is it!" And it was with an exclamation point. Not sadness, not fear, not regret, but happiness and relief.

It was a funny show. And for a small community theater group with day jobs and lives, we did it pretty well. I was so thrilled to have so many family and friends come to see it happen, and share the laughs. It was so satisfying to have C-man see me do this again. To have him see me put myself out there like we expect him to do. I was thrilled that I was able to take on the part of Claire, and still be able to hold my head high.

After, we went out to the local watering hole as a cast and crew. And it was 1 a.m. before I knew it, and realized I should probably get my butt home before I had more gimlets than I could handle. They are wonderful people. Funny, articulate, smart, interesting, and kind people. And I feel truly lucky to have been a part of this group.

But wow, am I pleased with myself to be on this side of it. And as everyone else was lamenting the theater and rehearsal withdrawals, and looking at which shows we could do next, I was secretly cheering inside.

Because it is done. Over. And now I can get back to a normal life at home that doesn't require juggling the babysitter times and when I'll have enough time to eat my next meal. I'm so relieved to have my life, and my family back.

You know, until next time...

It's here!

Last night was the last dress rehearsal of this play. Although, it was really just a show, because there were just as many people in the audience. They're just the cheap audience members, because it was a pay what you can night. (Technically a rehearsal, with no royalties paid)

But, it's showtime. It's finally here. Tonight and tomorrow, we've got the real deal. Thank goodness. Because I'm exhausted. My sister and nephew are coming tonight. I think some friends and co-workers are coming, too. Tomorrow, I've got Beerman and C-man, and maybe more family. Wow. When I put it like that, that's a lot of pressure. Guess I should run my lines!

Hump Day

Last night, other cast members were commenting on Facebook that they missed not seeing the cast and being at rehearsal. It solidified for me that I am not cut out for this. Because sitting home with my family, eating dinner and watching the voice, was exactly what I wanted to be doing. It's good to feel comfortable at home, I suppose. Just as long as I don't go and get all boring about it.

Tomorrow is dress rehearsal, and then Friday and Saturday nights are shows. C-man has a home game Saturday. We can do this!

Is it the weekend yet?

• I really want a new camera. I mean really want a new camera. I've got my eyes set on a new Nikon D750. Now if my wallet would sudden fatten up a little so I can get it. Maybe I'll get it before our Spring Break trip.
• C-man went home sick from school yesterday. I've been feeling crummy, too. I'm hoping it's a quick virus we kick. He definitely seemed better today.
• Although he went to bed early. (Thanks for being so far ahead at the half, Packers!) The sleep definitely helped.
• I went through Act I of my lines today, since we haven't had rehearsals. I've still got it in my head, and should be fine on Thursday. I'll cover Act II on my commute home.
• If one more person posts that stupid privacy post on Facebook, I'm going to quit the whole damn thing. If you don't have the good sense to realize it's ridiculous, it only takes 10 seconds to google it and find out it's a hoax. And even if you don't do that, for the love of God, take it down once you're told it's fake! Ahhh! Don't let the hackers win, people!

Superly Eclipsed

• Monday again. I was in a good mood until I got to work.
• I've noticed a pattern there...
• My body is getting all kinked up again. Rain is coming.
• The blood moon was cool. Way cooler than I'd expected, actually.
• The Packers play tonight. I hope it's not a nail biter.

A much needed break

• C-man is still thrilled about his touchdown yesterday. He equated it to getting a puppy.
• Which makes me happy, because touchdowns are much less bitey.
• The play went well last night. I did all my pieces.
• Unfortunately, a cast member tossed the wine glasses and they crashed all over the floor.
• That's been my warning to everyone nightly - don't push off the tables, because they're rickety.
• It flustered a cast member, and she jumped 4 pages ahead. We made our way back eventually, and I threw in a random line about broken plates to cover, and we moved on.
• At least the audience was small.
• I'm so exhausted and creaky today. Beasley woke us up at 9.
• At least I don't have rehearsals until Thursday. That'll be a great break.
• But the rest of today is going to be la-azy. So much to do around here, but screw it.

A good day

Today, C-man ran the ball in for a touchdown. The first run was a bit short.

But they gave the ball to him again, and the second run made it in.

He was a very, very happy boy

His tackling wasn't too shabby either.

In other news, I made it through opening night. A couple of hiccups, but for the most part, it was great. It didn't hurt that the audience was into it, too. I'm back at it again tonight. I suppose I should look at my lines...

Home Opener

Well, here we are. Opening night. We did our last rehearsal last night, but it was technically a soft open because we allow people to come watch. There were about 20 people in the audience. It was nice to hear the laughter. Not so nice when someone would still forget a line... But you know, that's live community theater.

I'm much less nervous this go around than I was last time. I don't know if that's a good thing or not, based on everything I've read about nerves and presentations, but whatever. I'm not going to start worrying about not worrying now! And I'm sure I won't be as easy going as last night once it's show time.

It'll be nice to have family in the audience. Beerman is flying home, so we'll see if he makes it on time.

Thursday Thirteen

1. I just signed a permission slip for C-man to go to the Milwaukee Film Festival on a field trip. Must be nice.
2. Tonight is our first night on stage in front of an audience. Technically, it's a rehearsal, but we'll have people there.
3. I'm feeling better about things. My play husband knows his lines a bit better, so at least that's positive.
4. Tomorrow is football picture day. Beerman is still in Denver at the Great American Beer Festival, and I've got curtain call at 7 p.m. I don't know how I'm going to get the team photo, darnit! I guess I'll have to pay the photographer like the rest of the world.
5. I find it so interesting that everyone feels they should comment on the Pope now that he's in the States. I don't think I've ever commented about Thomas Monson or Justin Welby, so find it fascinating that everyone wants to weigh in on Pope Francis. Maybe it's just a testament to his impact.
6. I am loving his anti-death penalty and help the poor speeches, though.
7. I'm running on fumes these days. I get home from rehearsal after 10, and then can't calm down enough to go to bed until midnight. Coupled with not sleeping well at night anyway, and it's going to get ugly.
8. Sunday is going to be a long, lazy day in bed. Well, until it's time to go to the dog park.
9. At some point, I'm going to have to get to my bees again. This weekend is not going to be it.
10. I'm sort of in love with the new Taylor Swift song, Wildest Dreams. I can't decide if I like the song, or just the amazing cinematography in the video, but I can't stop singing it.
11. I can't get my hair highlighted for another week and was caught plucking grays from my head. Damnit.
12. Someone in my play is sick, so I gave her a 2 oz bottle of my honey. I didn't want to tell her that I don't give my honey away to just anyone. I figured for the good of her not getting me sick, though, it was worth it!
13. I'm working from home tomorrow because C-man is off school. That's going to be awesome.

Wordlessly Digging

I want my life back

• My play husband STILL doesn't know his lines. We have 3 days to get this together. After all this time put into this, it's going to be totally wasted, because he's going to make us look like idiots. I'm so furious.
• C-man is learning how to play tight end now. He's happy and nervous about it all at the same time.
• I'm now the admin of both the football and wrestling teams Facebook pages. That way I can upload photos easier.
• I feel a little bad that it's mostly 6th grade team photos for football, but what can you do? I've taken photos of the game prior to the 6th grade, at least...
• Monthly (weekly during the season), I create a new cover page for the wrestling page. This month is C-man.
• I guess I should probably show him that if I ever see him.
• I'm going to be really glad when this play is done. I want my life back.
• I need to get up to my bees. I have no idea when I'm going to have a day to do that, though.
• Speaking of weekends... Fall Fest is planned again. That's the party where we put up the 20x20 tent, heat it, feed people, and show a movie. We're showing The Great Outdoors this year. It should be great.
• Everyone is talking about the Japanese organization method in which you throw everything that doesn't give you joy. I've been slowly trying to get rid of things, because it sounds like a great idea. But there are a whole lot of things in my house that don't give me joy. This is going to take a while.
• It's Great American Beer Festival week for those paying attention to these things.
• 3 days until play day... This guy better pull it together.

Nonsense

• The Packers won last night. That was pretty great.
• Even though it was well past his bedtime, since Seattle was ahead, I didn't tell C-man to go to bed.
• As soon as the Packers pulled ahead, he got up, and declared, "I'm going to bed now since I don't have a stomachache anymore."
• C-man lost a molar yesterday, and declared officially he doesn't believe in the Tooth Fairy.
• Oh my gosh, I'm so glad we're past that nonsense.
• It's play week. I'm so glad this is on the home stretch. Let's just hope I remember all my one-liners, because I've got a lot of them!
• I woke up with a pain in my lower back this morning. A different one than usual. Here's hoping it goes away soon.

Lovely Day

After a trip to the dog park, we headed over to Covered Bridge Park for a picnic. After we ate, C-man fished, and I took photos of the covered bridge. It was a lovely day.

Now, we're going to settle in and watch C-man win his Fantasy Football leagues before the Packers game. (I really want to message the guys he's killing in his leagues to let them know he's only 10 and crushing them.) I can't believe it's back to work tomorrow. And on to the start of tech week/dress rehearsal for the play. Ack!!

For the love of football

C-man had another fun day of football. It was a gorgeous day, which made it even better. He, of course, sported the Aunt Terry supplied Batman gloves.

Which came in handy for his first-ever ball carry. This is him in the middle of the scrum, charging ahead for 5 yards. Kind of hard to get a decent shot of it. I'm sure there will be more, though.

Oh, the love for football is strong in this one.

It's a good day

It's Friday. I have no play rehearsal tonight. Beerman isn't traveling. C-man gets announced at halftime of the Nicolet football game. I'm working from home with Beasley on my feet. I worked out. The laundry is getting cleaned. My efforts to head off this sickness with Airborne, honey, and water seem to be keeping me on this side of healthy so far. It's a good day.

Thursday Thirteen

1. Last night at play rehearsal, we got to run Act I twice, instead of the whole show.
2. It's been my complaint the whole rehearsal season so far - we keep switching acts that we rehearse, so people don't improve their timing on the one we just ran.
3. It'd certainly help if one of the actors would just learn his damn lines, though.
4. I still got home at 10, but the second run-through was soooo much better that it didn't feel hopeless.
5. C-man was so happy when I came home. His assignment was to write a poem from the perspective of a coach to his team. He's certainly heard enough of those to be an expert!
6. He was also overjoyed because the football team is getting graded out now. A KnightCat sticker for a win and a Superman sticker for a great play.
7. He got a Superman for his sack.
8. A little recognition goes a long, long way with that one. He seemed really motivated.
9. I finally remembered to submit C-man's day camp expense for FSA reimbursement. I know it's our money, but it's a little like Christmas getting it all back!
10. Speaking of spending money on C-man, I've been monkeying around with his 529 plan. As long as the market doesn't take a total unrecoverable dump, I think he'll have a solid 4 years from us.
11. Which he tells me he doesn't need, of course, because he'll be on a football scholarship.
12. I saw Burt Jacobs (Life is Good) speak yesterday at work. (We're carrying the line in our stores now) He was by far, the best talk I heard in a while. I'm going to read the book now.
13. In my spare time.

Noooooooo!

Shit. C-man complained of a sore throat this morning. I'm starting to feel like hell. People have been home from work with this. Work. Life. Beerman's travels. This play.

I.Cannot.Be.Sick!

Too tired to write anything good

It's Monday. I'm at work. So I'm amazing.

• C-man won his first ever fantasy football matchup. It was really hard to root for Romo and Witten, but that's what put him over the edge. The things you do for your child's happiness.
• I woke up every hour last night. Except between 1:30 and 3:30. Those were two glorious hours.
• There will be coffee today. A lot of coffee.
• I'm down to less than two weeks until play day. God, I just want this over with. Horrible to say, but I'm just exhausted.
• I am never doing this again.
• I got another StitchFix shipment. This one was better than the last, but everything was sheer chiffon and floral print. It's 55 in Wisconsin. Sheer, floral chiffon? Fail.
• We went to a beer dinner last night for Beerman's work. When all else fails, I find turning the conversation to my bees creates an entertaining discussion.
• I love my bees.
• But for the record, wasps are not bees. Seriously, this nomenclature needs to stop. They aren't even the same family.
• Is it time for bed yet?

Weekendy

Football season officially started this weekend against Milwaukee Hamilton. The 6th grade team (which C-man is on) won 36-0. C-man wasn't a standout, but made a few good tackles. It was nice to see a win, though. And C-man was thrilled to be back in pads again.

For me, I continue to learn my lines, do the laundry, walk the dog, and clean the house. Oh, and cheer the Packers.

Weekend ahead

• Oh my gosh, it's finally here. I feel like I could bow down and kiss the ground Friday walks on.
• Tomorrow, the boys are drafting their fantasy teams.
• I'll be at my massage, which I totally need. I've been in so much pain.
• Stupid, stupid rain.
• Speaking of arthritis pain, the Jingle Bell Run registration is open. Come walk with me!
• Rehearsal was a bit better last night. Because we missed Monday (Labor Day), we have to rehearse tonight.
• I'm still never doing this again.
• Which C-man and Beerman are quick to point out has been said before, and yet here I am.
• Sometimes my family members don't know when to keep their mouths shut.
• And tomorrow, we start the football season. Let's pray for a safe and healthy one...

Exhausperated

• I'm so exhausted, the word doesn't even accurately describe what I'm feeling.
• Being in this play was a really bad idea. If I ever say I'm auditioning again, slap me.
• Beerman comes home tonight.
• There's no football tonight.
• What a relief.
• Last week a player brought watermelon for after practice and it was a huge hit. So this week C-man brought it for Watermelon Wednesday.
• I sent an entire cooler of watermelon, another family brought one, and they ate almost the whole thing. Hungry piggies.
• The Jingle Bell Walk is coming up again. Click on the link to the right if you want to join me on November 15th.
• C-man's first football game is on Saturday. I hope he does well.
• He can't wait until October when he gets to wear pink socks. In the meantime, he'll be sporting navy blue ones.
• Oh boy. Come on, weekend!

When you go ahead and do dumb things

Last night's rehearsal was our first night off-book. Four of us are on stage almost the entire time bantering. Four others come and go. My husband didn't know a single line. It was awful. And all four of us who are on stage the whole time got our asses handed to us by the director and kept for an additional 45 minutes because we were so terrible even though we knew our lines but couldn't get them right because the cues weren't there. Meanwhile, I was paying for a babysitter and getting 9:30 p.m. texts from C-man because he needed me to help him with his homework. God, I hate group projects.

Being in this play was the dumbest thing I've done in a long, long time.

Getting through MonTuesday

• Beerman kicked up a nest of ground wasps this weekend while working on the fence. Since he's really allergic, I went to investigate.
• Damn, my hands hurt. Those suckers are going to die now!
• I did learn that the Nixall wash does help quite a bit. So at least my beekeeping forums are good for that.
• I'm supposed to be off-book for Act I at rehearsal tonight. Oh boy.
• I feel more confident in that than I do to be off-book for Act II next week. At least I speak a lot less in Act II.
• Thank God it's a short work week.

4 days off

Beasley's been run and bathed. I've been to the gym. C-man and Beerman are practicing football on the gauntlet equipment at school. The laundry is done. The sheets are changed. My lines are almost memorized. (I drop a few here and there.) Honestly, every weekend should be a 4-day weekend. We'd all be so much happier.

Another beautiful day off

We geocached yesterday. That was fun. We haven't done it in so long, it was nice to get back to it. Today was spent picking up the house, finding a spot for my bottles of honey, cleaning the fish tanks, going out for burgers, and me learning my lines. God, this is the death march part of the play process. Line after line after line. When I mentioned I had 30 more pages to go, C-man declared, "Well, get on your horse!" Indeed. C-man's heading to a friend's for an outdoor movie night. So much for only children being anti-social...

Happy long weekend!

May your laboring be little and the beer be cold. I'll just be over here. Drinking. And memorizing lines. Maybe not in that order. Okay, maybe it will be...

Thursday Thirteen

1. Whew, I'm tired. Last night rehearsals wind me up, and then I can't sleep.
2. C-man was observing that nap time is wasted on the K4 and K5 classrooms.
3. Beerman made it home last night, which was nice.
4. I've got the first third of the play totally memorized. Only 2/3 to go.
5. At least the last third is pretty minimal.
6. C-man quizzes me on my lines and I quiz him on his football plays.
7. I have to figure out what dress I'm going to wear.
8. Being fat doesn't help this. Maybe I should do a cleanse. Sigh.
9. I'm so happy I harvested my honey, but now I'm looking at all those bottles and wondering where to store them.
10. Speaking of that, I'm so tired of people asking for bottles. Get your own bee stings, people!
11. Not to mention, if I sold it for what I've got in it, it'd make me cry.
12. People keep coming to work sick. I'm so tired of sending them home. Just stay home, people!
13. I took Beasley to the park last night. I don't think I've ever seen a crazier, happier dog.

Half-way point

• Beerman comes home tonight. It'll be nice to be able to slow down a bit this week.
• I can usually handle when he travels quite well, but after having been away all weekend and having rehearsals all night - I'm a mess.
• I'm wearing a 4 year old dress today because nothing else was clean.
• I'm a frickin' disaster.
• So is Beasley. He didn't run this weekend, and he's out of control crazy.
• At least C-man is having a good week.
• He likes his teacher a lot. Hopefully it stays that way.
• I had him take a bottle of honey to her today. You know, just in case.
• Fur on shoes is a trend this Fall. Um... no.

And then it was Tuesday

Play rehearsals continue nightly. C-man doesn't have football on Tuesdays and Thursdays now that school has started, so he has to come with me tonight. Everyone has been asking where he is, since he was such a presence the last time I did this.

The good news in all of this is that I've got 33 pages memorized. The bad news, there are 107 pages to this play. I'm supposed to be off-book by next week for Act I. I think I'll make it. I keep rehearsing in my car with a pre-recorded version of me. Anyone driving by seeing me gesturing dramatically while driving must think I'm nuts.

Sorry, Officer. I was rehearsing.

I know I said I didn't need to do this again the last time I did it. I really should have listened to myself.