R: So, you know I've been taking that class on Monday nights, right? The one where you work on re-wiring your brain so you're more aware and cognizant of the joy in your life?
Me: Oh, yeah, right, how's that going?
R: Good! I thought about bringing you in for show and tell but the instructor said it wasn't polite.
Me: Too bad. I'da gone.
R: I know, right? Anyway, one of the exercises I need help with is making note of when something good happens in your daily life and keeping track of those joy points.
Me: Keeping track of.... joy points?
R: Yeah, like say if you're making a grilled cheese sandwich and the side you're toasting comes out perfectly and you're like "hooray" for a second? That's a joy point. You gotta keep track of them.
Me: Well, I admit - I'm familiar with the concept of the "joy point," I just didn't realize it had a name. Or that it was a contest.
R: Well, it's not really a game or a contest - it's more like -
Me: HOLY SHIT WE CAN MAKE IT A GAME. Since it's not a game we can make it a game and make up all the rules as we go along! JOY POINT! I'M ALREADY WINNING.
R: No, you're missing the point -
Me: Missing the Joy Point? Deduct one Joy Point! Zero serving zero!
R: Megan, that's not how it works -
Me: If you get a Joy Point and you're wearing just your underwear it counts double. JOY POINT! TWO SERVING ZERO!!!
R: Well, I wish you would put some pants on, but -
Me: HOLY SHIT I JUST HAD A GREAT IDEA. I'm going to get a whole bunch of party poppers and when you are asleep I'm going to sneak into your room and scream JOY POINT and shoot them off!!!
R: You know, I'm really sorry I asked for your help with this.
Me: Deduct Joy Point! On you, not me. Two serving negative one!
R: You're giving me a headache.
Me: I'm going to make a sign for the back of your bathroom door that says "Joy POOT"!!! HAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA like Joy Point but funnier because it's the bathroom and you're probably in there pooping!! Joy Point!
R: I think I'm going to go read in bed. Good night.
Me: Oooooh, you love books! Joy Point!
In other news, check out this super awesome picture of me ice skating:
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| i'm not a very good ice skater |
The Roomstress read this blog post and got to the part about the ice skating picture and noted that Benny's EK had some pretty solid drawing skills. After a minute of silence I told her I was the one who drew the picture. Yup. I have the skills of an 8-year-old. And they are mad.
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