I consider myself a pretty tech savvy guy. I have managed to make a living at it. It brings in a steady paycheck and I can pay the bills. I also consider myself pretty smart when it comes to troubleshooting problems. I can tackle most any problem (not math) and come up with some sort of fix or solution for it. It has taken years to master this, and become efficient at it. I enjoy it, and am proud of this skill I have.

However, for some reason unknown to me I have been dealt the dummy gene when it comes to laundry. It drives Jackie CRAZY! I just can’t for the life of me do a load of laundry without screwing it up. I either wash something at the wrong temperature, put the detergent in at the wrong time, I mix up the colors, I don’t put the “special” undies in the “special” bag so they don’t get ripped to shreds! Same goes for the dryer, I dry to high, I dry to low, I shrink a shirt, you name it. I have done it. My latest accomplishment? Leaving a packet of kleenex in a pocket. I thought I was being so smart by washing all my work clothes and my favorite hoodie together. I would have a nice clean outfit ready to go in the morning. I stay up extra late so they are all done. Come 11:30 I am tired and ready to go to bed. I get my clothes out of the washer to put in the dryer, and this is what I find! ugh! It’s like a poodle exploded in my washing machine! I take my hoodie out and shake it, and poof! the poodle just exploded in my laundry room. Tissue everywhere. I can hear Jackie’s voice in my head, “you should have checked your pockets”. As usual, she would be right. I should have. I thought about it even, but that didn’t help me now. How is it so complicated? Its not like we have a fancy washer or dryer, it has 1 button, 1 freakin button! Ok and a dial. At best buy the other night I saw a washer dryer that had like a million buttons, and a LCD screen that probably called you on the cell phone or sends you an email to let you know the status of your “special undies” when they are on spin cycle, I bet they like that. Anyway here is my mess. I will just add it to my list….my long, long list.