Case in point, my friend today asked me to do the following multiplication without using a calculator. Get out a piece of paper and pen and see if you can do this:
54.29
X .13
I think they taught us how to do this type of math in elementary school yet now I can't figure it out without using a calculator. I think it's because I rarely use the logical side of my brain at work (if you've been reading my blog for awhile, this doesn't come as a surprise). Simple math is now challenging for me.
Other things are challenging for me as well such as opening a milk carton (update: it's been one week and the Dairy Board of Canada has not responded to my email regarding the poor quality milk carton openings...they obviously have poor customer service as well..I will keep you posted as soon as I receive a repsonse).
When I was young, I remember I was sure I'd do great things with my life. The harsh reality is that I struggle to get a volunteer position. After writing my Unwanted Volunteer post, I was motivated to once more try volunteering...and again I met with the dreaded feeling that comes when one's offer for free work is rejected.
On the plus side, I am experiencing more days where I can zip up my high boots. For those who have been following my calf chronicles, you read with intrigue that I had been unable to zip up my high boots because my calves are too big. Well, I can happily report that finally my calves appear to be lengthening and shrinking...perfect!
Also, information is flooding in from readers trying to help me with this predicament. Apparently there is an insert that one can use to make the boots wider. This sounds amazing! And, my hairdresser told me there are websites where one can purchase wide boots....for $300. If you want to donate money to my Big-Calf-High-Boot Fund, I encourage you to do so.
In short, sometimes I feel my life is a sit-com. I wonder if anyone is filming it? And if so, I hope my ratings are at least as high as Jersey Shores.
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