Got to Give it Up!

Greetings

Here it is the end of February already. Phew! An overfed rodent in PA has promised us an early spring but just in case he was angry at being pulled out of his lair and decided to play a cruel joke on the country, here are some ideas to brighten up the Ides of March.

Tomorrow is the first day of the month, which, like the first day of the week, is nice for making a list of the stuff last week/last month you said you'd do. And didn't. However, Lent is fast upon us. And although I have no religious bent, I like to join my pious friends and give something up. This means we all have one more week to let the  good times roll (you see how I always find the silver lining?).

Enjoy yourself til March 8th. And then get ready for 40 days of martyrdom.

How about doing some spring cleaning of your closets? Just to get in the mood for the promised early season. Hey Let's Split It is all for good causes, so maybe you'd like to donate some bags of those pants you are never going to squeeze back into (who are you kidding) to your local shelter or favorite charity. Or get together with a friend and arrange a swap, have a yard sale, or turn that unfortunate 'skort' into a clever potholder.

But we encourage you to donate. Be sure to ask for a receipt and remember that items have to be itemized (duh) for your fabulous donation to be tax deductible. One man's trash is another man's treasure, after all.

And you'll need the closet room for all the new things you'll get to buy when you've given up chocolate for 40 days and rediscover your waistline.

Manscaping and "Personal Rehab"

Another rainy weekend? Are you kidding me? Well then, perhaps this is a good time to embark on some self improvement before Spring hits, and young men's and women's (and hopefully, not so young men's) thoughts turn to love.

Emboldened by a TV star undergoing "personal rehab" at his house, I too may stay in and give myself a new coat of paint. Not that I need it. But if I'm going to make the following proposal, I have to put my best foot forward.

My proposal is this:  a license for sandals. Or mandals, as the case may be. Now this may sound totalitarian to you but have you ever had to stand in an exceedingly long line, say, at the post office, and been stuck looking at unkempt hairy tootsies in open toed footwear? I rest my case. If the line is long enough, it can keep you off your feed for the entire day.

So my dear unattached friends, if it's foul weather again where you are, why not do some personal spring cleaning so you are ready for fair weather and the clothing options it brings? And soon, when Heylet'ssplitit is up and running, we'll have all kind of activities and shopping deals you can share with that special friend. Maybe even a Man-icure.

What's my new favorite appliance?

Hello all you 3 day weekenders. I'm wondering who took my advice to stay in, in full "House Uniform?" I know at least one of you did. I'm not naming names but she has a "Dr" in front of her name.

I had to work and therefore get dressed. But I did finally try out my new favorite kitchen appliance, the immersion blender. I bought one for a friend for Christmas and in my usual holiday spirit of "one for you, one for me" got myself one too. But I've been too intimidated to get it out of the box til tonight, when an expiring package of butternut squash called my name. And the nip in the air said "this is a night for soup."

The blender works like a charm. Okay there's some trial and error involved, and I had to clean my entire stove top. But the finished product makes it totally worth it. Just wish I had someone coming for dinner to share in the goods.

Which is what Hey Let's Split It is all about. Sharing great things with friends: current friends, new friends, neighbors or just someone who'd be a great activity pal. Look for our launch in the spring and in the meantime, sign up!

TGIF?

Actually I prefer "TGIT" Thank Goodness it's Thursday. Because Thursday is Friday, only without the unrealistic expectations. 

So you're at work wondering what to do this weekend, aren't you? That's pretty much what Fridays are for. Pay no attention to those brown nosers sending emails with "ASAP" written in the subject line. It's all for show. Everybody is waiting for the weekend.

Even here in (usually) sunny California, this 3 day looks kinda dreary. Lots of rain expected. So, what to do if you are rained in/snowed in/down with a cold/flu in?

Well it is President's day on Monday. So you could plan a salute to your favorite Commander in Chief. I'm not recommending chopping down your neighbor's cherry tree, but maybe Monday could be "I cannot tell a lie" day. Best on this day to avoid anyone who has been getting on your nerves lately.

You could begin doing your taxes. Make a pot of soup that will last you all three days. Or opt to put on your house uniform this evening (mine consists of a moth eaten,  second hand cashmere sweater and flannel PJ pants) and not take it off til Tuesday morning. 

Whatever you decide to do, or not do, remember that help is on its way! This spring, your option of "Stay in PJs" will be a thing of the past when you become a member of our great community. Until then, Happy 3 Day weekend.

(PS: House uniform is meant to be worn there. In the house/apartment/RV. Two exceptions to this rule are the Bagel Shop, before 10 a.m.; and the Mini-Mart, after 10 p.m.)

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Monday Madness

“Monday is the root of all evil.” It’s a quote I read somewhere. But I usually I see Monday as “the clean slate.” An opportunity for a fresh start.

Unfortunately, this Monday is Valentine’s Day. Or for unattached people, “Stay in Bed Under the Covers” day. 

Now what kind of attitude is that? Surely there is someone to whom you’d like to say, “You’re special to me.” Maybe a favorite niece or nephew? The barrista who always remembers you like it half caf/low fat? Or a friendly, near sighted neighbor who insists every time that he sees you, you’ve lost weight.

Make one of them your Valentine. And know that help is on the way. Become a fan of “Hey Let’s Split it” and join a huge network of people in your neighborhood. People who will get together with you to shop, to hang out, to do good deeds.

Or to share a dumb holiday that’s been exploited by a cadre of greeting card and flower companies.

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