Susie Homemaker? Hey, it could happen!

[judecorp]

So far today, I have already folded a load of laundry and put laundry away. I removed the sheets from the bed, washed them, and they are currently spinning happily in the dryer. I've emptied the dishwasher, put the dishes away, and refilled with dishes from the sink. I've got a chili percolating merrily in the crock pot after spending time peeling, chopping, and generally having a good time. (Hopefully it tastes good, I've never made chili before and I also took out the meat.)

Soon I'm going to run to Target to pick up a few things and maybe grab something from the Starbucks counter while I'm there. That will involve purging the car of snow. By the time that's done, it will be time to take the sheets out of the dryer and put them back on the bed. After that's all made up, I'll probably watch a little television while I write a couple of reports for work, or maybe read a little bit more of American Psycho. Perhaps a floor sweep is in order.

The sun is out and it and the heat from the inside are melting the snow on the skylights, resulting in spontaneous artistry on the walls. There are cats dozing on the sofa, curled into little kitty donuts. Soon the house will fill with the aroma of tomatoes and chili powder, and then it will be time to make the cornbread and shred the cheese.

On days like this, I think that I really /could/ pull this off full time. If only there was money. And babies.

Comments

[vorpalbla.livejournal.com]

"maybe read a little bit more of American Psycho"

Is it as good as the movie?

[kjtoo.livejournal.com]

Personally, I think it's better. When I picked it for my (now defunct) book club a while back, several people admitted to skimming in certain sections because Bateman is so focused on the superficial. Personally, I gobbled it all up like butter mints. Two and a half pages describing Bateman's facial-cleansing regiment? Bring it on! It's hilariously absurd.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Umm, isn't Bateman's focus on the superficial kind of THE POINT? Silly people! :)

I'm loving it!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I agree with kjtoo. I think it's better. One of the things I loved about the movie was the monotone monologues delivered by Bateman to describe everything from his shaving routine to the new Go-Go's record. And the book not only makes these blurbs longer, there are more of them. Ellis makes Bateman describe every piece of clothing worn by every individual he meets. It's fascinating.

I loved the movie because of it's accurate portrayal of 80s materialism with a little bit of fun 80s pop culture tossed in. The book really makes it that much sharper. I'm enjoying it.

[vorpalbla.livejournal.com]

Given Bateman's character way back in the 80's, why were people referencing "metrosexuals" recently as if it were a brand new phenomenon?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Perhaps only the term is new? Because you're right, his beauty regimen would certainly rival any current metrosexual. Maybe it's the overemphasis on "masculinity" that is different than the metros?