The Jordans/Geekdom Continuum

We bought a boat-load of furniture from Jordan's this past spring. Stuff we really wanted (to say needed would be a stretch) fuzzy rug, bed, dresser and nightstands. I have never had real, adult nightstands in my life. Always some cheap version or a random table or worse, a stack of books. So my husband lets the 'tween have our old bed frame and of course, he wants a new mattress, since a twin in a queen frame isn't really going to do the trick. Husband says, "Sure! And picks out a nice, high-quality, fake Tempurpedic and says, "Here ya go, buddy!"

After all, Jordan's was running the World Series Sweep promotion. Anything purchased in April would be free if the Sox swept the World Series. Hey, it was April, the snow melted, no pitching issues, Manny was still on the team - what could go wrong, right?

So today, two things happen. First, when I'm under deadline or a massive to-do list, I usually wig-out and have to periodically find a mindless five minute distraction. Check the mail, play a round of solitaire, see what's up on facebook, reapply mascara, clean the toilet - whatever. Today, I checked my twitter feed and clicked on a link for a "geek test." No WAY could I be a geek. I mean, I'd really like to, but...

Anyway, I'm a Total Geek, which is kinda cool. That in itself must reinforce the results.

Second thing - I also checked the mail and Jordan's sent out a condolence letter, essentially a get-ready-to-pay-up reminder couched in a friendly note. Best part - two free IMAX tickets. My daughter said, "Oh cool - maybe we can see Madagascar 2!" But in my head, I'm thinking "Well, I'd really rather see the moon landing documentary again." Indeed.