Mama Like

I like the south.  It makes me happy when I call to reschedule a doctor's appointment here and the receptionist isn't mean to me.  I like shopping at Publix where I'm offered a sample of whatever cheese and cold cuts I'm buying at the deli.  They also give Dean a free cookie if he wants one. (He usually doesn't.)  I like football season here, too.  Everyone wears their team colors with pride and participates in (usually) friendly razzing of the other team.  I like that my students automatically call me Mrs. Lane (or mistakenly, Dr. Lane) out of respect for my position, even though I've told them they can call me Jen.  I like that people eat the way I like to eat and that every restaurant in town serves sweet tea.

I like New York, too.  I miss seeing the autumn foliage up there, especially upstate. I like the energy of the city and the fact that you can find any type of food you want any time of day. I like walking down the street and hearing 8 different languages.  I like the knowledge that when I step off the plane there for BlogHer next August, I'll feel like I'm home, even though I will have been gone for over 2 years.

I like organizing things.  Even though the auditions I'm currently coordinating are making me want to pull my hair out on a daily basis, I like being in charge of them.  I'm enjoying organizing my friend Meredith's baby shower for next month. I have lists all over my house.  Some contain menus, others supplies I need to pick up next time I'm near Staples.    I like the method to my madness.

I like to cook.  I LOVE that it's fall and I can employ my crockpot full-time again with things like chili, chicken tortilla soup and pork roasts.  When I'm stressed, I cook, especially when I have a project on hold.  When I"m waiting for someone to complete their part of a project, I tend to feel antsy and helpless.  Cooking gives me almost instant gratification.  I can prepare a meal, serve it and eat it in a realatively short amount of time and it gives me a great sense of satisfaction.  This, friends, is why my child is so well-fed.

I like to count my blessings as often as I can so I don't lose perspective.  This week is all about perspective.  Now that I've taken a step back, things look pretty good.

Comments

[eva]

We like you too "Dr" Lane!! And the reminder for thankfulness...did you know it's our Thanksgiving this weekend? Your post was very fitting for us Canadians!

ps - I'm jealous that you've lived in NYC (I <3 NY) and get to go back there next summer.

[J]

Good post, Jen. Your mama likes you! <3

[Hotch Potchery]

Perspective is a very good thing. I love living in the south, but I hate MRS. I don't know why I have such an aversion to that...could be because my mother in law still addresses my birthday card to MRS. Mr. P.

[AJU5's Mom]

I am glad you can find things you like in any place. I do love small towns for the ease of life, but big cities have things that are great too!