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Finally talking to my mom after almost 2 weeks. I’ve been trying to call her & no response. Which meant she was upset about something. (Not mad at me or anything like yet – something bad at work or something medical with herself or someone she loves) And she was upset, and it was a loved one, but I got to talk to her. So now I’m upset too, but not as upset as when I didn’t know what was going on.

The man cleaned out the garage, and now both of our cars fit.

Tomorrow is Saturday. Yeah for Saturday.

naproxin – yep, one of those days.

napping after work / before yoga – just what I needed

telling my temp / part time worker at work that we’d like him to start full time next week & bring him on permanent as soon as the agency will allow. He’s a really good worker, really great personality, and he was so excited & thrilled about it all. Made me feel good that I could offer it to him, and also made me feel good that he likes working there so much he stuck out the part time this long hoping for a full time perm position.

Tonight’s yoga was good. Less laughter, more serious. Not as many of the usual suspects, but several people that I know. It was good. I feel like I belong there, and there aren’t too many places I feel that way.

So I went to the personality thing today, and it was definitely interesting. I’m definitely out of my element here. I was the only one wearing jeans for starters. Also, although I like an occasional glass of wine, I’m not a wine drinker. There was much wine – white chilled of course, red – properly breathing & at room temp. (I actually like red, but I’m such a philistine I’ll only drink it chilled!) Also, I’m the only one who actually COOKED food (other than the hostess) There were 2 commercially packed veggie trays, some tortilla chips with store made quac, some POTATO CHIPS with dip! Not that I’m a snob, & I love those things, but if I’m invited somewhere & asked to bring an appetizer, I always assumed I’m supposed to make it!

The personality stuff was actually interesting, but I don’t know if I want to go further into it. The theory is if you know your personality type & the personality types of those around you, you can have better, easier, more communication on all levels. My fear is that if I decide you are type 2 / social – then I’ve painted you into a box, and what if I’m wrong? Meanwhile, you’re deciding I’m a type 4 / transmitting & your wrong. Where does it go from there?

It was interesting, and I’m glad I went.

I stepped outside my comfort zone & went to a gathering tonight. The get together itself was just okay, but the fact that I went was good.

Most of my kitchen stuff is put away. I’m sure it will be re-arranged, but for now it’s off the table, off the floor.

The man put the cabinet back together today while I was at the get-together. Which is why my kitchen is put away. ‘Cause the man put the cabinet back together. Yeah to the man.

Cooking. I’ll explain at some other time, or in some other post.

I found an acorn tree today. Okay, I know it’s an oak tree, but when I was a kid, oak trees didn’t matter, acorn trees did. So now I have a little acorn. He’s very jaunty, wearing a beret, and I’m calling him “Pierre.” I feel like I’m 7. It’s cool.

Well, I’m doing the personality test thing. It’s tomorrow night @ 6. I’ll let you know how it goes. Oh, and I’m going to make my veggie pizza as my appetizers (crescent rolls, cream cheese, ranch mix, veggies) It seems to be a big hit wherever I take it, so at least I’ll feel like I contributed something good!

the piece of furniture is done for the kitchen! It still has to be moved in & filled, but the stripping / sanding / painting is done. It turned out pretty good, except there are a few spots that weren’t dry when I turned it apparently. Not bad in general for my first try at such a thing, especially since I bought it thinking I’d give it a quick sand & a fast coat of leftover paint since it’s supposed to be a temporary thing! It’s been 3 weeks now that I’ve been working on it, so I’m glad it’s done!

back to ww yesterday – down 3. I think I did okay last week – but not 3 pounds of okay! I’m thinking maybe my starting number was a little high- too much salt the day before maybe? Anyway, down 3, so it’s a good start.

I always talk about my Thursday yoga, how it makes me laugh & I feel so good & yada yada yada. I almost never talk about my Sunday class, which is actually the one that feels more holistic to me. I don’t usually laugh in it (occasionally, like last week when my instructor said “oh, I’m about to fall over!” and then did. (She was laughing too – I was laughing with her not at her.) She – the instructor – Mary Anne – just makes me feel like I am okay just the way I am. It’s okay to be weak this time, even if I wasn’t last time. She actually makes me feel appreciated and important, and that’s just the way she treats all of the students. At the end of the class, after shivasana, we sit cross-legged, eyes closed, hands in prayer pose by the heart, and she says “Thank yourselves for taking this time for you. You are precious.” And she says that, and I believe it, and I feel it, and I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned Mary Anne before.

3/4 of the way done on the cabinet

email from my best friend back east. she hasn’t been great about being in touch, but it was good.

yoga today. For further info, see my entry under “practice yoga”

Air Force fly-over this evening. Really makes me want to see the Blue Angels again. Been too many years.

why is it when you try to be a nice boss people take advantage of you, but you are a little bit strict you’re a bitch? I don’t get it. I want to be nice & treat my people well, but it seems like they need a cop more than someone to look out for them.

She loved the cologne “white shoulders” but would never buy it for herself. Too expensive. My mom is the same way about “obsession”

long weekend!!!!

So I got an invite to this thing – it’s sort of like a personality test part. You know – you’ve probably heard of psychic parties, tupperware parties. At this thing, you map your personality. Sounds like it could be fun, except it’s $20. And they want the guests to bring the appetizers. So I’m a little torn. It’s another chance to meet people, maybe make some friends finally, but $20 & I bring the food? Opinions?

Several times, actually. They never get old.

talked to 2 of the nieces last night. That was good. I said something to one of them about how I hated it that I’ve never seen any of plays, or music recitals, or soccer games. They’re just so far away, you know? I don’t think she realized that I would have liked to have been there.

yoga. I know I use this one a lot, but it almost always does make me happy.

I haven’t mentioned it in a while – but the houseplant is still alive! just barely – with the move & all she got forgotten for 3 days, but I think she’s coming back.

Been looking through some photos – and:

Parrots. I’ve never owned one, I’ve known a couple. They are definitely a higher being.

Flowers. Wow. So different, so beautiful. Just – Wow.

My Gram. That she was my gram. (along with like 16 other people’s grams)

Connor & Jillian

Ireland

My family. All of them.

Back to my Sunday yoga last Sunday. It was really hard – it’s been 3 weeks. But it was really good.