SweetBee43

Keeping in touch with my sister just requires a cell phone. We’re doing pretty good at this and I’ve been to visit her in Virginia twice since making this my goal. She’s been here for my daughter’s graduation since then.

It’s my brother who is a challenge. Perhaps other than history we just don’t have that much in common. I really like his girlfriend and I did convince them to come join me at my sister’s last year but they only came for one weekend. In all this time, I need to do better than that!

I’m pretty discouraged about my lack of motivation and/or will power in this area. Plus I hate having to buy larger clothes!

I think perhaps I need to break this goal down into smaller chunks, things I can commit to doing. This week I went back to remembering to eat a couple of fruits every day. I seem to be able to do that if I bring the orange or apple to my desk with me when I’m online. It’s a start in any case.

I am almost done cataloguing the books I have stored in boxes. Everything on shelves is already entered online. Next I will tackle the dozen or so boxes up in my loft. Once I’m done recording, I’ll begin storing boxes in the garage in anticipation of moving back into the city.

I’ve been writing to someone on OK Cupid who may have a teeny bit of potential. We have some musical tastes in common and are both looking to buy new homes. I intend to go slow. I’d rather gain a friend than become overly eager about another lover.

I just finished Calculus I (Differentiation) so my math brain is back in business. Of course the hardest part of the course was trying to remember the Algebra piece. I have almost no recollection of Geometry.

I am looking around at GRE prep courses (my daughter-in-law is also taking it this Fall) and see there are plenty of options that cost much less than Kaplan. Closer to $300-400 than $1200. My next step: Choose a course and register to take it. My dil is taking the course at the UW Tacoma campus so worst comes to worst, I drive up and take it with her.

I’m polyamorous, happiest when I have more than one lover. The one I have currently has been my lover for six years come this Friday. Our relationship continues to flourish in spite of practical issues that keep us on a twice a week schedule. His love nourishes me but I could certainly manage another lover when he’s not available because he’s home with his wife and children.

On the other hand, I could also be getting more of my 43 things done. Relationships do take energy and time that becomes unavailable for other projects. Life is good either way. I am content for the most part.

I had the birth date wrong, my aunt would have turned 100 in October. This past weekend my cousin phoned to let me know my aunt was dying, she’d been bed-ridden and refusing to eat for the last 10 days. I was able to speak to her by telephone. Even though she was no longer responding I have to believe she heard me. On Saturday the 10th she passed away at age 99 1/2. I was not able to fly to Amsterdam for the funeral, fares being astronomical. The funeral was on the 16th and the earliest I could have arrived was Sunday, for any reasonable price. My cousin had offered to pay for my ticket out of her mother’s estate. I just wasn’t wiling to have her spend over $3700 for an immediate flight. I’ll be going to visit my cousin later this year and she will finally be able to come visit me but this wasn’t the story I wanted to tell.

I can’t throw that party until I get rid of all the clutter and do a thorough house cleaning. Let’s hope I don’t get distracted.

I figure using an online system is a start. If I get all the books in my bedroom registered this weekend, I can start on another room in a couple of days. I have to pace myself or I’ll be doing nothing but books. My collection is huge!

Somehow I’ve managed to pile on 25 extra pounds in the past few months and I was already heavier than I ever wanted to be. Now it’s gotten ridiculous and has to go.

I’m not sure if I’ll go back to Weight Watchers or try something different but it’s clear I have to do something. I think I’ll start with changing what I eat rather than how much. I sure have not been staying on a healthy diet.

I need go back to shopping for things that are good for me and stay away from fast foods altogether. I’m not addicted to sweets but do love salty treats. Wonder what I could substitute for chips and salsa.

I learned this past week that both my brother and sister are taking medication for their cholesterol and diabetes. I haven’t been diagnosed with either but since my sister is eating oatmeal to lower her levels, I thought it might not be a bad idea to do the same. So far I’ve managed 6 days out of 7, not bad for a person who doesn’t usually do breakfast at all. I figure if I eat it sometime during the day that’s doing well for me.

My father’s last surviving sister turns 95 this October. I really want to be there for her birthday celebration. I hope I can wait that long, I know she’s mostly forgotten her English but I speak enough Dutch to carry on a decent conversation and my cousin will be there to interpret if we have trouble communicating. I just need a few more frequent flyer miles to get there without spending money on airfare. She’s the only one who ever came to visit me in Oregon, even though she was in her 70’s and 80’s at the time.

I’ve always been curious and now have a partner who is willing, we’re starting with a class at the local feminist adult toy store this coming Thursday: S/M 101. Should be a fun journey!

I’ve lived in suburbia for over 25 years now and have never appreciated its charms, except as a place to raise kids. The last one graduates high school in June.

I’m searching for a new home near public transportation, interesting coffee houses, neighborhood hangouts, people watching, an easy walk to the library or a book store, a quick bus ride to live music and theater.

Now if I can only throw out half of what I’ve accumulated, then perhaps I’d truly be ready to sell. It might also be smart to wait for the real estate market to perk up but I’d be willing to kiss some profit goodbye just to be out of this place.