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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
check
OK one workout complete, now I'm showered and ready to head to the airport to pick up Isabel and Linda!!! Let the fun begin....
working out again
I've been inspired by my niece Tya who with two kids under 2 years-old still finds time to work out! (see her blog below called Flip Flops & Diaper Bags) So here I am on day 2 of my new workout schedule and I should be on my elliptical machice right now....instead of writing about it! HA..OK..here I go!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
New Attitude
So I took a big step on Saturday and invested in myself. I colored my hair, bought a new dress and joined Events and Adventures. The last part was that big step....not the hair color, although not seeing gray in the mirror is always uplifting. Shhhh...don't tell Lily I bought a dress since I'm supposed to be on dress-restriction!
If you don't know what E & A is let me explain...it is a social club for single people. You must be invited to join so everyone is vetted....background-checked and personality-tested! The personality test scared me the most, what if I was crazy and didn't know it?? hahaha! Anyway the premise is you choose events that you enjoy. attend and socialize with people who share that same interest. So far I've not signed up for anything but I'm planning to once Isabel and Linda depart.
Speaking of Isabel and Linda, they arrive on Tuesday for a week so I'll be busy with two teenagers in the house! I'm sure we will have loads of fun and I'm looking forward to their visit.
If you don't know what E & A is let me explain...it is a social club for single people. You must be invited to join so everyone is vetted....background-checked and personality-tested! The personality test scared me the most, what if I was crazy and didn't know it?? hahaha! Anyway the premise is you choose events that you enjoy. attend and socialize with people who share that same interest. So far I've not signed up for anything but I'm planning to once Isabel and Linda depart.
Speaking of Isabel and Linda, they arrive on Tuesday for a week so I'll be busy with two teenagers in the house! I'm sure we will have loads of fun and I'm looking forward to their visit.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
snap out of it!
I'm in a blue funk and even an evening out with my 'girls' from work didn't help to elevate my mood. Maybe it was hearing the latest budget woes for the city and the library department that has set this downward trend in my soul. I don't know.....
In a weird way I hope I do get a pink slip, it would be a kick in the pants, a new beginning, a push to move outside this comfortable life I have created. This cocoon I've placed myself in that I've effectively kept all others out of...yeah, I'm talking men now! Locally I'm attracked to a man who is not available and that is a first for me. Then in recent trips to Florida I've reconnected to two men I've known a long time and have felt connections with both of them. I just feel like I need a BIG change in my life and don't know what to do or how to do it.
I've spent a lot time time with my 22 year-old niece lately and been reading the blog of another soon-to-be 25 year-old niece and I've been jealous of where they are in life! They have so much yet to do, so much to look forward to...
Blah, Blah, Blah, I really need to snap out of it! I wouldn't even read this pity-party if I were you!
In a weird way I hope I do get a pink slip, it would be a kick in the pants, a new beginning, a push to move outside this comfortable life I have created. This cocoon I've placed myself in that I've effectively kept all others out of...yeah, I'm talking men now! Locally I'm attracked to a man who is not available and that is a first for me. Then in recent trips to Florida I've reconnected to two men I've known a long time and have felt connections with both of them. I just feel like I need a BIG change in my life and don't know what to do or how to do it.
I've spent a lot time time with my 22 year-old niece lately and been reading the blog of another soon-to-be 25 year-old niece and I've been jealous of where they are in life! They have so much yet to do, so much to look forward to...
Blah, Blah, Blah, I really need to snap out of it! I wouldn't even read this pity-party if I were you!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Back in the Swing
I had a wonderful time in Florida for lots of reasons so I'm going to list them!
1. Mama Jo is doing MUCH better and is well on her way to her old self---she even got her driver's license renewed just days before her 82nd birthday.
2. I got to spend 24 hours with my honorary big sis Sharon in Ponte Vedra. She always manages to make my heart feel lighter.
3. I spent lots of time with my niece Bethany as she is happy to come by to check-up on Mama Jo every day. Ever since our road trip from SC to FL in May we have keep our bond strong. I'm so happy to have her in my life even if it is only through email and text messages most of the time.
4. I renewed an old friendship with Jim, a wonderful man I've known most of my life but recently have had the opportunity to get to know again. We've both survived cancer in the recent past have that shared experience and a history together make us feel comfortable enough to share lots of new feelings.
5. I got a full 30 second hug from my nephew Neil and a photo to prove it! If you know any 13 year-old boys you know how RARE that occurance is!
6. I planned a visit to Dallas with Isabel and her friend Linda who will be here for a week on June 30th...let the fun begin!
7. My niece Tya brought her two children Hayden and Gunnyar to visit. There is nothing like a couple of great grandchildren to brighten up a day and it made Mama Jo beam for the rest of the day...got a photo of that too!
8. Finally, on the way to the Jacksonville airport Jim took me by to see my long-time friend Kate and her three kids. Kate and I have had a hard time staying in touch over the past 10 years but our roots are strong and even though we only had an hour together it was like no time had past between us.
What a week!
Now I'm back in the swing of work...this past Saturday was Bookmarks 1st Birthday and we had a wonderful party with lots of entertainment, cookies, crafts and fun galore. Whew, it was a tiring weekend and guess what I get to do on Tuesday...which is usually my day off....Jury Duty!
1. Mama Jo is doing MUCH better and is well on her way to her old self---she even got her driver's license renewed just days before her 82nd birthday.
2. I got to spend 24 hours with my honorary big sis Sharon in Ponte Vedra. She always manages to make my heart feel lighter.
3. I spent lots of time with my niece Bethany as she is happy to come by to check-up on Mama Jo every day. Ever since our road trip from SC to FL in May we have keep our bond strong. I'm so happy to have her in my life even if it is only through email and text messages most of the time.
4. I renewed an old friendship with Jim, a wonderful man I've known most of my life but recently have had the opportunity to get to know again. We've both survived cancer in the recent past have that shared experience and a history together make us feel comfortable enough to share lots of new feelings.
5. I got a full 30 second hug from my nephew Neil and a photo to prove it! If you know any 13 year-old boys you know how RARE that occurance is!
6. I planned a visit to Dallas with Isabel and her friend Linda who will be here for a week on June 30th...let the fun begin!
7. My niece Tya brought her two children Hayden and Gunnyar to visit. There is nothing like a couple of great grandchildren to brighten up a day and it made Mama Jo beam for the rest of the day...got a photo of that too!
8. Finally, on the way to the Jacksonville airport Jim took me by to see my long-time friend Kate and her three kids. Kate and I have had a hard time staying in touch over the past 10 years but our roots are strong and even though we only had an hour together it was like no time had past between us.
What a week!
Now I'm back in the swing of work...this past Saturday was Bookmarks 1st Birthday and we had a wonderful party with lots of entertainment, cookies, crafts and fun galore. Whew, it was a tiring weekend and guess what I get to do on Tuesday...which is usually my day off....Jury Duty!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Florida bound
I'm headed back to Florida tomorrow to be with the one-and-only Mama Jo for a week. I can't wait to see her again and I hope that I'll be able to help her get her feet back under her.
It'll be nice to be away from the library for a few days too. Summer Reading is always a challenging and stressful time for me but very rewarding. BUT I'm ready for a break after this past week of working late every night!
My personal life is still amazingly fraught with turmoil and mystery. Not really, but that sounds so much better than what is really going on, which is nothing! I finally agree with all my friends who tell me 'you need to get a life!' So, my plan is to work on that as soon as I get back from Florida--stay tuned for updates.
It'll be nice to be away from the library for a few days too. Summer Reading is always a challenging and stressful time for me but very rewarding. BUT I'm ready for a break after this past week of working late every night!
My personal life is still amazingly fraught with turmoil and mystery. Not really, but that sounds so much better than what is really going on, which is nothing! I finally agree with all my friends who tell me 'you need to get a life!' So, my plan is to work on that as soon as I get back from Florida--stay tuned for updates.
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