April 15, 2005
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This is going to sound bi-polar, and I’m so not, but I had an A-one day today. I got up early and didn’t have coffee (points), got straight into the shower. Then I had tea while the curling iron heated up. I’m probably the only one who still uses one of those. My hair turned out great (points). It doesn’t seem like such a pain in the ass if you do it all the time. Then I got on the scale (points) and got dressed. My pants fit better (points) but I’m still not into my jeans.
Sorry, I’ll quit with the points but I gave myself a bunch because I drove all the way over to Beaverton to plant flowers for my sister. She just bought a house and doesn’t know anything about flowers. Let’s just say we’re pretty different. This is the younger one I’m talking about. So then I met my youngest daughter at the mall and we did some shopping for Florida, for her. She has had to take her dreads out, I guess they were coming undone. So it’s such a pleasure to see her beautiful shiny hair again. But the big thrill was to see her in skirts and pretty tops. Florida is the only time she dresses like a girl. She found two skirts and four shirts that looked great on her so she was friendlier than she has been lately.
Then I came home and ate Brussels sprouts and this turkey sausage and pasta thing I made the day before, which was superb. And after that I did the grocery shopping. I swear to you I am going to make the thing with the squares that you stuff and steam. Or I guess you can put them in boiling water, or deep-fat fry them. You know what I’m talking about? Where you put the stuff in the middle, put another square on top and crimp the edges? I have purchased them too many times to count and then thrown them away because I didn’t know how to do it. Not this time!
Here’s the real reason I’m happy. I made a friend. At least there’s a possibility of one. She is in my weight-watcher’s group. Her high school reunion is coming up and ever since she moved here from California she has put on weight. Like me she doesn’t know anyone over here, so she’s up for some company. She’s married and younger but she’s available in the afternoons and suggested we go do something together. I really like her eyes and she’s funny. She seems like a good person and she’s a smart-ass. I like her attitude a lot. She and I took over the meeting last week. I hate writing choppy like that but how else do you gush? I’m telling you there is potential here. I like everything about her and she likes me too.
The other thing I’m pleased about is the A I got on my story from last term. I finally picked it up last night after class.
Oh, and after that dreadful night I got on the phone the next day and called some people so my calendar is full. I need to get out of here more. Tomorrow I’m meeting Anthony. He’s trying to line me up for something but I can’t tell what. I think it’s nurse. But that’s fine with me. I owe him big time. I better go clean in case we come back here.
Comments (13)
Pru
I am so proud of you
you sound so freaking happy as well
and who does not need a friend…I would have given u one of my 6 sisters (smile)
but looks like u have one of your own…
It is that time of the year to plant a little color in our yards and in our lives….
you had a great day…I *smile*
it sounds like you had a great day and were blessed in many ways…. and friends are good- real life friends that can go to tea with you and hug you with real arms- sounds like an A+ day!
Sounds like a great day–hope they continue. Azeleas sound good. I have some new garden space and will have to put some in.
Well, I never use a curling iron either, and rumor has neither does BaldMike. Cheers, glad you had a good day.
Ravioli. Love that stuff. I’ve never had them deep fat fried. Only steamed or boiled. Yummy!
I still use a curling iron now and then.
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Yes, it’s ravioli- that would be fun to make! don’t you love it when you connect, really connect with a person?
If there was a spelling error, I didn’t notice!
gush away…we all need those times and those people:)
Your bi-polar disclaimer made me chuckle.
A-1 days are such gifts. And they seem to come out of no where, non? I’m happy for you for finding a friend – there aren’t enough of those in my life either and I miss it. Really miss it. Like everything else can be screwing up and falling out the window but a friend can be just the external point of reference and support to help keep oneself balanced. Great news.
RYC: Your words really warmed my heart - I”m so glad you enjoy visiting, please come by often. It’s wonderful to be able to share my life with good people like you.
Glad you took things into your own hands and have begun to find what you need – a pal – and those squares sound yummy xo
what you describe, reconnecting, is what i’ve done over the past 5 months, although i had no old connections to draw on and had to forge new ones. so smiled in great happiness for you when you described making a new friends. i would feel the same excitement. the jao tza, or chinese dumplings, are delicious. i’ve a chinese restaurant across the street that makes fair ones and have to limit myself to once a month, or i would eat them every night. now making them myself? you’ve given me an idea. a+ days? you go…
Sorry I’ve been so absent lately.
I got the smackdown at work, and cannot xanga there anymore, and since I can’t xanga anywhere anymore, I just have fallen out of the habit of writing.
I’ve still been getting your posts on my subscription digest, and have been keeping up with what’s going on. Rich lives, you gotta love them!
My fun news is that Mark is finally coming home next week, and also, I bought my first car. It’s a beater. But I’m excited none the less.
Much love,
Sare
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