Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Burnt hands can't craft.

ME (to my Sidekick this morning): So, how about those eggs you were gonna make us?
SIDEKICK: Ohhhh! I forgot I was gonna make eggs!
ME: Grrr. Me starving.
SIDEKICK: How about I make it up to you with a grande decaf vanilla soy latte?
ME: Ok.

A few minutes later, my Sidekick returns with hot beverages.

ME: Aw. Thanks!
SIDEKICK: You're welcome.
ME (picking up cup): Owee. That's hot. You didn't bring a little cuff thingie?
SIDEKICK: What? No. I didn't. Sorry.
ME: But it's real hot. How am I gonna drink my delicious hot beverage if I can't pick it up?
SIDEKICK (rolls his eyes, shakes his head, laughs a little)
ME: Maybe there's an old one in the recycling.

I look through the recycling. Nothing.

ME: I guess I'll just have to fashion my own cuff thingie.

I begin the process of fashioning my own cuff thingie. It involves scissors and tape.

SIDEKICK (watching me): You weirdo, just use a paper towel for it.
ME (still fashioning): Why do you hate the earth so much? I'm recycling!

Twenty-five seconds later, I've completed my masterpiece.

ME: All done.
SIDEKICK: Oh my God, it's great!
ME: Thanks!
SIDEKICK: You should take a picture of it.
ME: That's silly.
SIDEKICK: Take a picture of it for the blog!
ME: You kill me.
SIDEKICK: Do it.

Ladies and gentlemen, this morning with my Sidekick.

Aaaaand, scene.

10 comments:

Kristy said...

Ahh...the Sidekick cares both about your coffee needs AND your blog. Who says romance is dead? :)

You should plan ahead for the next time your coffee is sleeveless. http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/java.htm Have you seen that Java a Go Go pattern from MagKnits?

Anonymous said...

With all due respect, you may have been living in LA for too long... :) Fabulous resourcefulness!

Anonymous said...

Hehehe, ingenious!

Ashley said...

This is what knitting is made for, my good woman. Felted sleeve!

Love,
venti nonfat no-whip half-caf pumpkin spice latte.

Anonymous said...

Won't the coffee melt the mochi? Am I not getting it?

Jamie said...

ha - love it! i chose a good day to check into the blog! i second the suggestion for a knitted Starbucks cozy. (and i won't be rude and mention those socks i am not going to mention! : ) )

Stacey said...

:) how cute! and your hands are now safe....

Anonymous said...

Way to save the earth! BTW - That's my starbucks drink too except mine's a single shot.

Carol said...

You have a great sidekick! Mine would never think about the blog pictures!

Kirsten said...

Te-hee, great story! But you leave me with a question. After 25 miniutes of "re cycling" was the tasty hot beverage not cold?