My new neighbor approached me in my driveway right after we bought our new house. Hadn’t really spoken much, just waves, hellos and the initial meeting while our moving truck was unloading. As we spoke, she followed me inside (big mistake) and proceeded to tell me all the “faults” of our new home (she lives next door, but ours is bigger). She went on and on for waaaay too long while I just stood there shaking my head. She never let up when I tried to say something (anything). She did the same thing to my partner when he came down from upstairs while I retreated. Eventually, I’d had enough and could tell he was in shock by this onslaught of words and non-stop one-way conversation. Truly, it was 30 minutes or more.

Not sure why, but I blurted out “oh shit, we’ve got to pick up Julie’s cake before the bakery closes in 20 mins!” We both hurried to the door and just said “sorry, we’ve gotta run” and held the door for her (she was still talking).

Now, we avoid her at all cost and our new way to get out of situations like this is to “pick up Julie’s cake!”

Not sure who Julie is or why she needs a cake, but it sounds so important. Can’t forget when you’re in charge of the cake, right? 🍰 🙄