back on the couch...

Met with my new therapist the other day and my mind is busy processing. Thinking and thinking and thinking. That's what's going on. I've got some relaxation homework and some other paperwork to fill out about OCD so we can figure out on what areas to focus. It's all good and I'm really interested in doing the work. Even though it's going to take me out of my comfort zone.

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

H1N1.

too funny

idol chatter

Rat pack night with Jamie Foxx as the mentor. V-e-r-y interesting. At first, I wondered what Foxx would be able to say to the singers, since he's known as an R&B singer but his classical background seemed to kick in and he has a great ear for Rat Pack stylings. Tonight I really enjoyed Kris and Adam. I thought Allison was good but she doesn't have the bravado to win. Danny was great tonight, something clicked for him finally. I didn't care for Matt's version of "Funny Valentine." So, let's see... my prediction? I think either Allison or Matt will go home.

what hairstyle are you?

You Are Pigtails

You are fun loving, sweet, and cute. You radiate happiness and pure joy. Your idea of style is wearing the things you love most. And you love colorful, happy things. At your best, you are optimistic and open hearted. You find the good in everything. At your worst, you refuse to grow up. You are very prone to daydreaming and fantasizing.

What Hairstyle Are You?

ten things tuesday...

Ten songs I have had stuck in my head (what is that called again?):

1) Poker Face by Lady Gaga
2) The Man Who Can't Be Moved by the Script
3) Put On Your Boots by U2
4) My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson
5) Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
6) If You Seek Amy by Brittney Spears
7) 1,2,3,4 by the Plain White T's
8) Love, Save the Empty by Erin McCarley
9) Sober by Pink
10) Rock and Roll by Eric Hutchinson

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sad...

A former student of mine, age 21, died from a motorcycle accident this weekend. Say a little prayer, would ya?

first day back...

First day back from vacation and I'm completely wiped out. Bed early for me!

just another manic monday...

# 165

What's the best summer job you ever had? I worked at an ice cream shop and it was a lot of fun, we would play the gross game to see who made the grossest concoction a customer ordered

Tell me about the worst date you ever went on. He insisted that I call him Dr. Paul the entire date, he was full of himself and it was really awful

Do you think the age for a driver's license should be raised (currently 16 here in the U.S.)? I do

just finished reading...

This is the second installment of the funny and fast-paced mystery series. Several times I laughed out loud. I'm looking forward to the next in the series!

it was...

A very relaxing vacation. Just enough travel, just enough bestie time, just enough reading time, and I'm relaxed. I think I'm ready to go back for the next 8 weeks--then it's summer break. I do wish I'd napped more.

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people
mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.

i say... and you think...?

1. Soul :: spirit
2. Fold :: spindle or mutilate
3. Breakup :: story of my life
4. Will :: power
5. Fond :: love
6. Powers :: super
7. ho-hum :: bored
8. Hustle :: do tha...
9. Avenue :: boulevard
10. Tower :: ivory



#326

just curious

Do you believe in luck?

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Mud Meme


1. What are your current obsessions? getting back in therapy

2. Which item from your wardrobe do you wear most often? hmmm... I don't think I have any one item...

3. What's for dinner? leftover Italian food

4. Last thing you bought? Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee

5. What are you listening to? Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait

6. If you were a god/goddess who would you be? either Juno or Hera

7. Favorite holiday spots? right here

8. Reading right now? Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz

9. 4 words to describe yourself. live, laugh, love, music

10. Guilty pleasure? reality tv on VH1

11. Who or what makes you laugh until you’re weak? my students and colleagues

12. Planning to travel to next? nowhere particular

13. Best thing you ate or drank lately? iced coffee from Dunkin' Donuts

14. When did you last get tipsy? many years ago

15. Care to share some wisdom? never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom

16. Nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you? I love you

Spent another wonderful day tooling around the countryside, with my sister this time. Then had an enjoyable meal at Napoli's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria with my bestie. I can't believe vacation is almost over. Thankfully there were some gorgeous days with plenty of sunshine so I could get out and do stuff.

squirrel obstacle course

saturday 9

A Little Less Conversation

1. If you could have just one more conversation with a person from your past, who would it be? probably Mum, I've never had a conversation with her

2. Do your friends tend to be male or female? both... but currently more female

3. What is in your car’s trunk? clothing that I need to take to the Salvation Army store

4. What was the last CD that you purchased? The Plain White T's new disc

5. What is your favorite movie and why? City of Angels because it has everything

6. If you could wake up with a new talent tomorrow, what would it be? the ability to play guitar or piano well

7. What is your favorite day of the week and why? Every... because of the potential

8. What are you wearing when you feel you’re at your best? clothing

9. When was the last time cried? I don't remember

can't wait to see...

Loved the book, can't wait to see the movie!

today...

Just got back from an appointment with my psychiatrist for a meds check. I hate that it's an hour drive each way for a ten minute appointment. (things are great) But, the highlight this trip, not only with gorgeous weather was my bestie coming with me and going to the Lakeview Restaurant. We saw only two moose on the trip. Not bad.

it's ridiculous...

But I'm really excited that all three skirts I got this week are scooter skirts. I don't wear shorts in the summer, so scooters are perfect for me!

just finished reading...

A great book about the connections we make with friends and those special people we invite into our lives. There are twists and turns as each character discovers the life they didn't realize they were meant to live. In one section, I was moved to tears and thought about my dearest friendships.

friday fill-in

# 121

1. Apparently there's some sort of party for one going on downstairs.

2. Today is actually a sunny day.

3. 2009 hasn't been too stressful so far.

4. And that was it.

5. For too long I've been overweight.

6. I am not obsessed with blogging & Twittering; I am not!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Chinese food with my bestie, tomorrow my plans include hanging around and Sunday, I want to get ready for school!

books...

[W]e are changed by what we read. Close that book, and you are not the same person anymore. Because of what you just read, your worldview--your understanding, your compassion for others, your ability to engage intelligently with others--has expanded a little. Books help us grow….

Pat Williams

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Finishing a good book.

30 girls and rope...

I'mmmmmm baaaaaaaack!

It was a very successful and fun shopping trip. I got good stuff. The drive down was uneventful but the three-hour drive home was foggy & rainy. Bah.

yippee...

Excited for a shopping trip tomorrow! Hoping to find some wonderful bargains. And to have an adventure with my bestie!

don't get it...

Would someone please explain the Geico ads with the money watching people? I must be missing something. Are they funny?

ten things tuesday...

 

My usual masseur is on vacation this week so I went with a pedicure. It was heavenly. And with the weather cold, dreary and rainy it is the perfect touch of summer. The color is OPI Pompeii Purple, a fuscia/purple color.

therapy...

So, I met my new therapist today. She was insightful. I think it's going to be a good fit. She's certainly got me thinking and looking forward to doing the work that I know I need to do. We're meeting again next Tuesday.

7s

7 Things That Scare Me
1. accidents
2. violence
3. loud voices
4. loud noises (I'm wicked jumpy)
5. radicalism
6. intolerance
7. commotion

7 Things I Like
1. laughing
2. kissing
3. hugs
4. reading
5. sunny days
6. love
7. shopping

7 Things I hate
1. impatient/aggressive drivers
2. lingering cigarette smoke
3. negative people
4. ignorance
5. judgmental people
6. soured/rotten food smells
7. illegal drugs & the culture

7 Things In My Room
1. couch
2. green chair
3. white chair
4. coffee table
5. TV
6. lotsa books
7. lotsa magazines

7 Things About Me
1. I love to laugh
2. I am very optimistic
3. I quit smoking cold turkey ten years ago
4. I love poetry
5. I am a Scorpio, very much so
6. I watch too much TV
7. I love to trace my tattoo

7 Things To Do Before I Die
1. fall in love
2. have a dog of my own
3. conquer OCD
4. travel to Europe again
5. Retire comfortably
6. go on a cruise
7. go on a crazy adventure, just let loose and go

7 Things I Can Do
1. prioritize a to-do list
2. cheer people up
3. play cribbage
4. make a delicious meatloaf
5. be an excellent friend
6. listen
7. lighten a mood

7 Things I Can't Do
1. sewing
2. gardening
3. knit
4. tell a joke
5. cartwheel
6. whistle using my fingers
7. get a bad grade

7 Favorite Movies
1. City of Angels
2. Beautiful Girls
3. All Star Wars
4. Elf
5. Four Weddings and a Funeral
6. The Bourne trilogy
7. When Harry Met Sally

7 Things You Say The Most
1. I am not impressed
2. oh no
3. oh wow
4. wicked
5. why do you ask?
6. what are you doing?
7. Ummmmm

7 Favorite Songs
1. The Man Who Can't Be Moved by The Script
2. One by U2
3. Carolina In My Mind by James Taylor
4. Ordinary People by John Legend
5. Forever Man by Eric Clapton
6. What I Like About You by the Romantics
7. Every Little Thing by the Police

busy, busy...

I'm busy for a vacation day--a trip to the laundromat for towels and bedding; dishes washed, dried and put away; car cleaned out for upcoming road trip. Now I'm contemplating a nap.

just another manic monday...

# 164

Describe to me your favorite lounging clothes. hmmm... elastic waist band pants--usually something cotton knit (leggings or loose pajamas) and a t-shirt or tank top

If you promised to never lie again in your lifetime, in what area would it be hardest to uphold the promise? it's tough at school, when students ask for feedback I tell a million white lies

Give a one word answer to the question "why is life worth living". laughter

horoscope

April 19, 2009
Courting Relaxation
Scorpio Daily Horoscope

An unsettled mind-set can descend upon you without warning today, leaving you unable to concentrate and incapable of relaxation. Though you may want nothing more than to spend a quiet day at home engaging in tranquil activities, your tendency to fidget and your preoccupation with distressing thoughts can prevent you from realizing this goal. To cure the anxiety interfering with your enjoyment of your free time, you will likely need to reflect upon the roots of your nervousness. You may discover today that concerns wholly unrelated to your current circumstances are making you feel disconcerted and that you can happily banish these at will.

Copious nervous energy that resists all attempts to dispel it through general means is most often a sign that there is some issue in our lives that needs to be addressed before we can give ourselves over to truly immersive relaxation. Emotional baggage is a remnant of some part of our consciousness that once served a real purpose in our lives and can challenge our perceptions of the world around us, causing us to feel uncertain about what the future may bring and thus unsure of ourselves. Letting go of these less-than-useful aspects of the self frees us to devote our time and energy to those elements of our development that help us feel almost continually secure and optimistic. The discomfort you feel while attempting to unwind today will dissipate as you identify and then do away with the source of the underlying unease.

postsecret

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Every week I like to post one that speaks to me--this week more than one jumped out at me.

i say... and you think...?

1. Lease :: lend
2. Dead :: or alive
3. Removed :: taken
4. Broke :: flat
5. Lips :: kiss
6. Flight :: stairs
7. Three hours :: four minutes
8. Give :: take
9. Technical :: detailed
10. Hurry :: fast


#325

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The 40 Meme

1. My uncle once : swore at me (well, me and the rest of my sisters and all of his kids) in French because we were playing with the fire extinguisher on his field bus

2. Never in my life : do I expect to marry George Clooney. But there's always hope.

3. When I was seventeen : I knew it all.

4. High School was : some of the most fun and some of the most painful moments of my life.

5. I will never forget : to stop and smell the roses. Or any other flowers.

6. I once met : the most obnoxious person. Thought I would go berserk.

7. There’s this girl I know who : makes me laugh so hard it hurts.

8. Once, at a bar : I sang Karaoke. I was a bit sipsy.

9. By noon, I’m usually : counting down the time to the end of the day.

10. Last night : I watched some cheesy chick flicks and enjoyed myself

11. If only I had : unlimited funds.

12. Next time I go to gym/church : I hope it doesn't fall down around me

13. Susan Boyle : is quite a phenomenon

14. What worries me most : sheesh, I have OCD, everything worries me most.

15. When I turn my head left, I see : my old TV sitting on my couch.

16. When I turn my head right, I see : my new TV.

17. You know I’m lying when : I hesitate to answer.

18. What I miss most about the eighties : is hanging out in music stores, listening to albums and reading liner notes. It's just not the same anymore.

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be :

20. By this time next year : I'll be a year older and a year wiser.

21. A better name for me would be : Joy

22. I have a hard time understanding : ignorance

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll : get a master's degree in something other than education.

24. You know I like you if : I tease you.

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be : my dad.

26. When I compare 80’s rock to 90’s rock : I love it all!

27. Take my advice, never : pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.

28. My ideal breakfast is : cooked by someone else.

29. A song I love, but do not own is : uhm... I can't think of anything

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : you look me up.

31. My favorite Beatle is : John/Paul, I can't choose...

32. Why won’t people : calm the heck down

33. If you spend the night at my house :... ha, that'll never happen

34. I’d stop my wedding for : George Clooney

35. The world could do without : intolerance

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than : uhm... I can't think of anything...

37. My favorite blonde is : my niece

38: Paper clips are more useful than : staples when correcting

39. If I do anything well, it’s : laugh

40. And by the way : this is the last question.

earth day '09

now that's a field trip

Teacher took students to strip club

School: Ohio teacher took students to strip club

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - A school spokesman says a southwest Ohio teacher has resigned after acknowledging she accompanied four female students to a male strip club.

Butler Tech school district spokesman Bill Solazzo says 47-year-old Lori Epperson resigned Thursday. He said Epperson told Edgewood High School administrators that the students - all cheerleaders at the school north of Cincinnati in Trenton - asked her to take them to the bar in February.

Epperson told school officials in an e-mail that she got permission from the parents of the 17- and 18-year-olds to bring them to Club Masque in Dayton.

Epperson taught marketing at the school and previously served as a coach for the district's eighth-grade cheerleaders.

in the name of love...

vacation--day 1

It's been a great day! Started with a great breakfast and conversation with the Breakfast Club (can't believe it's been a month already!!), then ran to the pharmacy for a refill, then the opposite side of town for Dunkin' Donuts coffee and a car wash. Just back now from a little road trip. It's such a gorgeous day. Now I'm gonna curl up with a book. If a nap happens--so be it!!

saturday 9

Almost Famous

1. Have you ever been told that you look like some famous? not so much

2. Name a celebrity that shares your birthday. Kate Jackson

3. Tell us about your first kiss. it was sweet and we were about five years old

4. When you meet someone attractive, what do you notice first? their presence... attitude, confidence

5. What was your biggest mistake ever? ever?? uh... I can't choose just one

6. Give us one random, but candid fact about you. strange obsessions keep me awake at night--like, the house is going to catch on fire, so I have to wait up for it to happen

7. What about your current or most recent lover excites you? my what?

8. What really annoys you? staying awake at night obsessing over things I know are unreasonable

9. How many other Saturday 9’ers answers do you usually read? usually four or five

just finished reading...

A teen melodrama about bullying and the effects--how it ripples through friends and family. After a while it seemed like overload and I couldn't relate. I'm interested to hear what the what the girls in the reading group think about it. The subtlety of the bullying and harassment seemed very real, so it'll be interesting to discuss it.

either or...

Still haven't decided if I'm going to get a mani-pedi or a massage during vacation.

Thoughts?

how many of your needs are being met?

Five of Your Needs Are Being Met

Needs being met: Physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization needs Needs not being met: None You are a fully self-actualized person. All of your needs are being met. Your core needs, like sleep, shelter, love, and respect are all taken care of. More importantly, you have enough space to allow yourself to grow and thrive. You're getting better all of the time and enjoying the ride!

How Many of Your Needs Are Being Met?

vacay...

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friday fill-in

# 120

1. Join me in the Twitterverse.

2. Put a little laughter in your day!

3. Happiness is puppy wags.

4. Dazed and confused.

5. I'm waiting for vacation.

6. Chocolate is hard to resist.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging around and relaxing, tomorrow my plans include the Breakfast Club and Sunday, I want to maybe go for an adventure!

day of silence...

Some students in the GSA tried this today. They had printed flyers to give out, explaining what they're doing. It would be good to be more organized next year. Maybe the Civil Rights Team can work with the GSA to coordinate efforts. Then we'd have a bigger group participating together.

ouch...

I burned the roof of my mouth today. OUCH!!!

I forgot how quick a mammogram can be. I was in and out of there in record time. Then I decided to take myself out for lunch. And I finished my book. It seemed like a preview of vacation. I just can't wait for vacation.

just finished reading...

What a fun book! The first in a series of mysteries centered on the most dysfunctional family that really does put the FUN in dysFUNction. It was a quick read and enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Drivers who don't go a consistent speed.

whammo mammo...

Tomorrow is gonna be a hectic day. Prepping my students for their unit test on Friday, lesson plans and a substitute for half the day because of my annual mammogram. Maybe I took an hour more off from school than was absolutely necessary. Maybe.

how big is your ego?

Your Ego is Small

You are quite humble. You try not to spend too much time congratulating yourself. You're proud of who you are, but you're also secure. You don't need to brag. You see yourself and others in a pretty realistic way. You appreciate strengths and faults. You respect people and believe that you can learn from them.

How Big Is Your Ego?

who do you want to impress?

You Want to Impress People You Know

You want friends and family to think you're beautiful. You mostly focus on inner beauty and being a good person. You want your friends and family members to think you're smart. You like been seen as insightful and wise. You are at your most playful when you are around family and friends. You are more serious around people you don't know well. You have no problem letting strangers see the real you. You are upfront about who you are. You are open to becoming close to people, but it takes some time. You don't let just anyone in.

Who Do You Want to Impress?

gah!

I just lost the game!!

ten things tuesday...

Ten things on my mind:

1) Mrs. Chili has an important Ten Things Tuesday post this week. Bullying and harassment are on my mind because my middle-school niece is having some issues. Check out Mrs. Chili's post, please!

2) My back feels much, much better today--thanks to all my blog friends for the good vibes!

3) The movie Glory is a masterpiece. My students are enthralled. Unfortunately, they are not doing a very good job answering the questions on the video viewing guide.

4) I'm reading a really fun book.

5) I don't have a favorite on American Idol. Now, that might sound weird... but since the first season I've had a favorite by now and have been voting and championing someone. It feels weirdly disconnected.

6) I'm doing all right without the Reese's peanut butter eggs.

7) Vacation is begins Friday at 3 pm.

8) The Obama's dog is a rescue dog. And adorable. Although I don't like the name Bo.

9) I was hyper-organized today. Hyper. Organized. It was impressive to those around me. They told me so.

10) Say What You Mean To Say

monday the 13th...

Very exciting start to the day: I had my very first auto accident! It was snowy and slushy on the way to school this morning and my car got pulled by slush into the side of a passenger truck. After I hit the truck, the car behind me rear-ended me. No damage to my car but my back is sore this evening. We're all so lucky. The police officer was very kind, he could tell I was pretty shaken up. And the insurance people were great, too.

just another manic monday...

# 163

Do you recycle? Why or why not? I do my little part

Would you rather be a pirate or a prince/princess? oh, a princess, for sure!

Are you into astrology? If yes, how does it affect your life? I wouldn't say I'm "into" it, but I enjoy reading the Daily Om

jesus shaves...

i say... and you think...?

1. Animal :: vegetable or mineral?
2. Temporary :: transient
3. Moan :: groan
4. Rapid :: speedy
5. That’s for me to say :: not you
6. City :: town
7. Bumper :: cars
8. Eclipse :: total
9. Problematic :: troublesome
10. If? :: what?


#324

postsecret

sunday stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Green Meme

1. What is your current obsession? Twitter

2. What’s a good coffee place? Dunkin' Donuts

3. Who was the last person that you hugged? one of my students

4. Do you nap a lot? define a lot

5. Tonight, what’s for dinner? probably nothing because I'll eat a huge Easter dinner

6. What was the last thing that you bought? a decorative hanging for my front door

7. What is your favorite weather? high 70s, slight breeze, lots of sunshine and shade

8. Tell us something about one blogger who you think will play this week? Bud has a wicked sense of humor

9. If you were given a free house that was full furnished, where in the world would you like it to be? if someone's giving me a furnished home, I'm not going to be too choosy about the location... except it needs to be in a nice neighborhood

10. Name three things that you could not live without. TV, books and my friends/family

11. What would you like in your hands right now? a cup of coffee

12. What’s one of your guilty pleasures? George Clooney

13. What would you change or eliminate about yourself? uhm... I'd eliminate about a hundred pounds

14. As a child, what type of career did you want? I never even thought about it as a child

15. What are you missing right now? my sisters and their families

16. What are you currently reading? The Spellman Files and The Religion

17. What do you fear the most? lingering, painful death

18. What’s the best movie that you’ve seen recently? Glory... I'm showing it at school.

19. What’s your favorite book from the past year? The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

20. Is there a comfort food from your childhood that you still enjoy? mashed potatoes

easter meme

Swiped from Tense Teacher:

What are your Easter traditions? I don't really have any


Do you hard boil and decorate eggs? no, I don't really cook... but I have made them before


How do you decorate your home for Easter? I don’t, oh, wait, I have a "spring" candle

Do you make/buy special outfits for yourself and your kids on Easter? It's nice to wear a springy outfit--with lighter colors than what I normally wear in winter

What is your favorite Easter dish? mashed potatoes

When did you learn the truth about the Easter Bunny? we never really had the bunny, we would get baskets from my grandparents

Do you spend Easter at home, on vacation, or with family? With family--but we go out to eat

First one up on Easter morning? since I live alone, I guess I'm the first one up.

Go to mass or church? no

What are your favorite Easter hymns and/or choir arrangements? my dad always plays special music, I can't think of the names of anything

How many Easter egg hunts does your family usually participate in? it's never really been our thing

Do you make deviled eggs out of leftover Easter eggs? we used to

Are you tired of eggs by the end of the Easter Season? nope

Are Peeps good or gross? I've always thought they were nasty

What company makes the best chocolate for Easter time? big fan of the Reese's peanut butter eggs

Lots of candy or not? lots of!!!

What is your favorite? the Reese's eggs I posted pictures of last weekend. Or Cadbury eggs, those are yummy.

Do you find plastic Easter grass hidden in places for months after Easter is over? I've never used the plastic grass

What’s your favorite color for fake grass? green, of course!

the great easter egg hunt...

Had a wonderful evening with my sister & niece. We had a great dinner, then went on the hunt for more of my beloved Reese's Eggs. We went to KM*rt, R*te A*d and a couple other local places and alas... no eggs to be found.


Woe... woe... woe.

think different...

saturday 9

Enjoying Your Holiday

1. There are several religious holidays going on this weekend. Any plans? I'm having an Easter brunch/dinner thing with my parents

2. Do you look forward to holiday events or do they stress you out? both, actually... especially stressful when we eat at home and there's all kinds of cleaning up to do

3. Do you have any traditional meals that you will eat? Oh yeah, but it's more fun to see what's on the menu.

4. We are changing seasons. What are you looking forward to? sunshine

5. Around here it is turning to spring. What signals spring to you? robins returning, I love to listen to the birds sing in the very early morning

6. What is your favorite season and why? autumn, I love the crisp mornings with warm beautiful days and the glorious colors

7. Do you have a favorite food when dining out? mashed potatoes

8. What is your favorite beverage when out? usually water with lemon

9. When is your next big night out? uhmmm... I don't really have big nights out

vroom...

Gotta take my baby to the garage in the morning. Unfortunately, because of the extended warranty, I have to have it serviced at the dealer. The dealer is an hour south of here. So it's an early morning. I won't get to sleep in this weekend. Oh well. I can always nap.

friday fill-in

#119

1. Anonymous...is ridiculous to complian.

2. The sun is a mysterious visitor.

3. Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, Spring is on the way.

4. Vacation what I look forward to most about Spring.

5. Who needs therapy when there are Reese's eggs.

6. Chocolate, in all its forms MUST go into the Easter Basket!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include an oil change in the morning and Sunday, I want to hang out with my family!

coming up...

Made an appointment with a new therapist today. I can't get in for a couple weeks but I got a date. I have a sense of relief. And a sense of anticipation. I'm ready to do the work.

good fortune...

From my fortune cookie: Time is the wisest counselor.

thursday bug

Sometimes it helps to share with others what bugs your mind.

They may have a solution, a kind word, or a smile of encouragement.

This week my thursday bug is:

Parents who just don't get their kids.