Finding NUMBER 1.) In gazing at this map of Japan, I realize (since we are leaving in just four short weeks) that dh and I have not really taken advantage of our travel possiblities in this country. Am I sad? Can't say that I am. I really just want to go. Note to self: Have dh reconfirm tickets and hold them in your grubby little hands, while denying urge to rub them all over your body.

Finding NUMBER 2.) When eating dinner at HATHI, do not, do not, do not, order the sinfully delicious vegetable soup unless you want to reek of garlic for the next three days straight. Vampires from miles away run screaming. Note to self: Take crucifixes down to wash, and go down to church to refill holy water water guns.

Finding NUMBER 3.) If you place numerous pens at the faculty sign up table, numerous pens will be stolen by numerous faculty, leaving your sign up sheet woefully neglected. Note to self: Hot glue pens to each teachers' hands so they will always have one handy.

Finding NUMBER 4.) Even if the wine at HATHI is sinfully delicious as well, DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT, purchase another bottle of wine on the way home and sip on it whilst watching "Desperate Housewives". You will wake up with a headful of tumbling rocks. Note to self: Call AA and ask if they need a "Don't".

Finding NUMBER 5.) If you go to bed at 6:15 every night, Friday will come much faster - allowing me to thank the dear sweet lord of little children that it is INDEED FRIDAY, providing me with two CHILD LESS days, in which there is no need to say, "Don't stick your finger in THERE!" "WE do not stick our chopsticks up other peoples' noses to see how far they will fit!" or any other snippets of common sense that will be immediately forgotten as soon as my back is turned. Note to self: Reconsider surgery to have tubes opened.

Finding NUMBER 6.) If you are trying to be romantic with your husband, do not just nibble on his neck, hoping he'll get the hint. He'll just tell you he loves you too, but could you please move because you're making him hot. Note to self: Next time jump on top of him and rip his clothes off.

Finding NUMBER 7.) If you get roped into working at the SCHOOL carnival which is AFTER SCHOOL on A FRIDAY, when you could be MARGARITA-ING, know that weather monkeys will scratch their armpits and fling poo! at you in the form of a tongue-bitingly cold overcast rainy day even though it was 92' on Monday. Note to self: Be more of an outright bitch so nobody wants your help.

Happy Friday!