Not everyone is cut out for the task of being a stay-in-bed lady (SIBL) – it does require quite a bit of devotion mixed with sheer laziness. Currently there are three main factors contributing to my SIBL status:
- I’m unemployed.
- It’s winter. My place is cold and my bed is warm.
- I am a lady.
There are of course many reasons why I shouldn’t be a stay-in-bed lady:
- Bed sores
- Shame
- Muscle atrophy
At this point, the scales obviously tip towards being a stay-in-bed lady. Which means lucky you, you’ve got something to read and envy me about.
Posted in Brain Farts
February 15, 2009 @ 5:02 pm
Sounds like I qualify.
I did decide to take a shower today (something to do) but I felt guilty for using the water with the drought and conservation efforts here in California. I’m sure that most environmentalists would prefer that I just stay in bed and not waste any energy, after all I really don’t have anywhere to go that requires me to be clean or smell fresh.
Shouldn’t there also be an age qualifier for a “stay in bed lady”? I’m mean if you are young seems like you should at least be a “walking the street lady” or something.
February 16, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
Jo – I would think ugliness would determine whether you’re a stay-in-bed lady or a walk-the-street lady. Not to say stay-in-bed ladies are ugly, but only some might have the ability to successfully turn into street walkers…
RE: Showering…this makes it seem as if a lot of us are in the same boat:
http://stuffunemployedpeoplelike.com/2009/02/10/12-not-showering-regularly-because-whats-the-point/
August 27, 2009 @ 10:11 pm
Hi,
How do you do it?
I have lots of questions – like how do you evade the welfare police and not have to spend your days on workfare? – does staying in bed help you to save money and make ends meet? – what’s the minimum you have to get up and do to get through a day?
all this from someone who doesn’t get to spend nearly enough time in bed.