It’s been a rough couple of days here, folks. I started what I thought was a humorous post on How to Pee in a Public Restroom in Saudi Arabia but then I thought, “Totsy, that’s nasty.” I was gonna give you a full class and everything but shit, I don’t wanna talk about this place right now. It’s hot as shit and I’ve been feeling like shit.
So, how’re you folks doing? I saw where The Obamacrat posted Tyler Perry’s latest movie. After a few tries, I was able to see the movie trailer. He’s come a long way from his first movies. And Impower You honored me with the Beautiful Blogger Award. She also told me if she were me over here in The Kingdom, she’d be rioting. I don’t think she understands exactly how hot it is over here, folks. And it’s getting hotter. Now, if there was an air conditioned room to riot in, I’d be real down with the cause. You probably couldn’t shut me up. But I don’t see me holding signs or raising hell in all this heat. No mams and sirs. You’ve gotta be one hell of a feminist to beat down the heat AND riot over here. I’d be sitting somewhere in the shade saying, “Now, that’s one bad ass bitch right there. I ain’t messin’ with her.”
Well, thank you Impower You for bestowing this award on me. Much appreciation to you for thinking of me in this light.
Now, it’s late over here. I had to see the dentist tonight. That’s right, tonight. I don’t know why business is late other than it being too hot. Sometimes, the electric just shuts down, it’s so hot and it’s been happening a lot lately but it only lasts for 10 or 15 minutes. Imagine my panic, if you will. Anyhow, I woke up this morning to a swollen face. Not cute, okay? A Sudanese woman I work with escorted me ’cause she understands everything and she don’t take no mess. She’s a young chick and funny as all get out.
Tomorrow, her, another lady and I are gonna wind down with a famous Saudi dish called Kappsa. I don’t know if the spelling’s right. Probably not but I’m eating it even if it’s got chicken in it ’cause I can’t leave here without saying I didn’t taste it, right. Actually, I’m gonna have more than a taste. I’m gonna have a good portion. And since the weekend here is Thursday and Friday, I’m gonna make my way to visiting some of your blogs. I don’t have much else to do anyhow. Shame, ain’t it…
Facebook status. And how I’m really doing lately.
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I'm an artist who's writing,mothering, blogging and doing a few other things under the sun. I buy toilet paper 99.9% of every trip I make to the grocery store. I'm a people watcher, so I know you're here but drop me a line anyway.
Will you bring home a jar of sand as a memory?(I wrote memory because I can’t spell silverneer).
I most certainly will.
It’ll cool off eventually Totsy. Think about being cold! Don’t go protesting. Stay inside. I hope your tooth is okay. Poor baby. Swolle face and hot too! Damn!
Damn is right but I feel better. Still not quite right but I’ll get there. Yes, I’ll think cold.
~~~~~Tots,
My suggestion is to put your undies in the freezer like Marilyn Monroe did in The Seven Year Itch…She said it really worked!
Xxx Big Smooch from MN.
I’m gonna try that too. Maybe even share my secret with the ladies here. Why not…Thanks for the tip.
You’ve come a long way in a little time. Remember when you could only eat apples?
Yes, I have. I’ve also learned to cook 3 middle eastern dishes. They’re quick and easy, of course. Will share in time.
Tots, go for that dish. I bet it is wonderful and it’s great to sample the local….
Try to stay as cool physically as you are in every other way!
I’m going for it alright. Can’t wait ’til 1:00 rolls around. I feel better about eating the chicken here anyway. Not pumped up with stuff.
Congrats on your award, Tots. I sure understand how heat robs one’s spirit. Remember that we’re all here – just a blog away – pulling for you. Be cool even when you can’t stay cool, Friend. That dish sounds interesting. Hope you can describe it…there’s a writing challenge. Take care!
Thank you. And thanks for being in my corner. It’s Thursday here now and I do feel better.
Feel better Totsy, drink lots of water.
I try. I usually have a bottle or two with me everywhere I go. Thanks.
LMAO! I can only imagine how funny your post would have been on peeing in Saudi Arabia. Perhaps you will regale us with that information at a later date?
What can I say? It was an award for beautiful blogs and since you make me laugh )and laughter makes everyone more beautiful), you were a logical choice.
Will be glad to share the peeing lesson with you then. Look forward.
Thank you again for the award.
HA!
No wonder we can’t start a revolution here. It’s too damn hot!
Was talking to my aunt in the States via Skype and she remarked how shiny my face looked. It’s sweat, I tell her. She laughs as if she’s heard a joke.
Sounds like you’re coming home. Am I right? Thought you were staying a year, or did I imagine that?
Yes, the heat is what’s holding up the revolution. And it’s not funny, tell your aunt.
No, not coming home anytime soon. Just gonna enjoy me some kappsa with the ladies this afternoon.
And air-conditioned room. I wouldn’t riot without one. In Austin even. Hope you come home soon. If you want to, that is. Being outside the U.S. right now seems awfully inviting.
Still a mess over there, huh…I think most of those folk need to be voted out so we can endorse a few 99 percenters.
Congrats on the award! I love the honesty of your non-protest from your shady spot. I’d be right with you, throwing back some cold water. Be Well!
Thank you. I think there are three of us who’d take a chill stance on the rioting.
Congratulations on your well-deserved award. And I hope you manage to stay cool in the shade and air-conditioning. I like hot weather, but I couldn’t handle anything like that. I think I’d be napping all the time.
Thank you. You know, napping is what a good number of folks do around here. You’d fit in perfectly.
I don’t do well in super hot weather. The heat is oppressive. I don’t blame you for wanting to sleep in it. You made me laugh, though, picturing you rioting in an air-conditioned room. I envision there’s sign on the door that says, “Welcome to the Riot Room. It’s a riot.” Or something to that effect. Any chance it’ll cool off soon?
The summer’s just starting really. I think it starts to cool off around September. I’ve been told that it snows here, which suprised me. Maybe that would be a better time to riot, now that I think about it. To accommodate large crowds and whatnot.
I guess being a Texan heat isn’t so much a burden to me (truthfully I have never met a heatwave I didn’t love), I however feel great sympathy and will tell you luke warm tea will help you cool off a bit. I know this sounds counter intuitive but it helps, if you can find green tea even better. Water only keeps you hydrated, healthy but doesn’t really cool you off.
Congrats on the award, you are of course most deserving!
Loved your FB status, including the pictures that went with them. Wonderful!
Take care of yourself and be careful.
Thank you. I’ll have to look into the green tea.
I love your paintings Totsy… especially the snoozing one !