The art of staying at home

on an off day.. If you think it is easy peasy, think again. It is an art form where each phase needs to be cleared before it can be mastered. First of all, the house needs to be relatively clean, if not, as the person who stays at home you'd go crazy watching 16 dust/hairball rolling around the living area. Next, you need to have AT LEAST 2 clean mugs and a clean plate (per person). You need to eat and drink right? And the reason why you need 2 clean mugs is because sometimes you just want to have 2 type of drinks, say water and diet coke. The fridge/larder has to be well stocked, or enough for you not to starve. Bottled water or a variation of drink to your personal liking is vital to keep the body hydrated. After all, what's the point of lounging with a hoarse throat and an empty stomach? The food needs to be one of those that is easy to prepare, like sandwich bread, cold cuts, cheese, 2 minute cup noodles, you get the drift. And for obvious reasons - junk food! (for those who are health conscious, fresh fruits). Make sure you have good programs to watch, feel good DVD movie or a good book. In any case you do not have any of these, an entertaining individual (who can control their sphincter, preferably) will work just as well. The area of which you intend to make your "throne" for the day has to free from sharp objects, food residue and most importantly, is able to accomodate your drinks, food, munchies, TV remote within your hands' reach. Who says art is dead? It's alive and lives amongst us. -ahh-this-is-the-life-L