Well, THAT was a first...

I have unclogged many toilets in my life. However, these have been in the comfort of my own home. This weekend, I was in CA and I was traveling all over. So, many rest stops were in order.

(Don't worry, this isn't too graphic :)

We pulled up to a gas station for a quick break. I walked into the restroom and noticed a plunger. I seriously thought, "Wow. Thats is convenient should anyone ever need to use it." Lo and behold, I became that someone.

I was SO not leaving that toilet clogged. I was going to fix it before I had to report anything to the cashier. First attempt: flush, plunge, nothing. Second attempt: flush, plunge, teeny bit better. Third attempt: flush, plunge, a bit worse. (By this time, I am preparing my explanation speech for the cashier) Fourth attempt: flush, plunge, almost there. Fifth attempt: flush, plunge with all my might! And... hallelujah!

Left the restroom, warned the 4 people in line, and walked back to the car.

I can honestly say that was the first time I've ever plunged a public toilet. I sure hope there never is a second...

Roach Season?

You know that jittery, jumpy, uneasy, squirmish feeling you get after you've killed a cockroach? Well I have it right now. I just killed the 3rd roach in 24 hours. And, as a matter of fact, two of those were within 30 minutes. All 3 were either in my room or by my door. Ugh. I'm nervous to go to sleep tonight for fear of bed bugs...

No wonder I jump every time something moves or I feel a little hair brush across my arm. Please tell me you know what I'm talking about.