Ten.Two Thousand, One Hundred & Ninety-Seven

1. Oh, wait. He still has football.

2. More, please.

3. This time, I remember to water the plants before I leave.

4. Forgot about all-stars.

5. He caught on. Yes, I am telling you to delete my personal phone number and use this one instead.

6. Even with the second coffee, I find myself having to scribble notes in my notebook to stay awake.

7. But there is ego involved.

8. I will get to it. But, you know. That was a long meeting.

9. The car's thermostat says 113 degrees, and it feels like 113 degrees. I peel off my sweater before I get into the car. The leather on the seat burns the back of my shoulder blades. I really ought to get a sunshade.

10. Trying to keep the bottle tightly closed.