Moving Time

After years of procrastination, I start moving tomorrow. I've only packed part of the kitchen, the restroom and the closet which is about 30% of everything. I'm stressed. It's really no ones fault but my own. Over ten friends (who have found out by accident) have offered to give up their weekend to help me move without my asking. And every single one of those people I have turned down, saying 'no thank you, it will be fine.' This is one of my have to work on things, accepting help from others. I have no problems helping people, friends or strangers, but if they try and do the same thing I can't accept it. I'd call that an issue. ;)

Yesterday I cried at work. I hated myself for it, but it was better than what I was capable of doing...cursing out the people stressing me beyond my limit. I wound up crying because I did not want to start yelling, so all that bottled negativity made an appearance via tears. I told my project manager three times to leave me alone. He did not stop. He kept following me, venting, all the while raising his voice. The fourth time, I told him I couldn't take it anymore and bailed out of a very important meeting. I didn't go. I went to the water and walked for an hour. I was five minutes late to another very important meeting, but feeling much calmer. Finally made it back to my desk and there is a note: "I owe you an apology." By the end of the day it was okay. Apologies exchanged and accepted. We are all stressed beyond acceptable limits. This is what happens when our boss wants a three month project successfully completed in two weeks...because the boss wants the recognition. Jerk.

A friend got engaged...after 10+ years in a long-term relationship. I'm very happy for her, this is what she's wanted for a long time.

I leave for Mexico in less than a month. No computers, no passwords, no telephone, no TV, no radio. All that gone for two weeks. Replaced with long conversations with my grandmother. Delicious home cooked meals. Quiet. A night sky packed with stars. Clean air. In other words, Heaven on Earth.

Baseball Fun

My team and I went to a baseball game. We left work at 12pm, thirteen of us inluding the boss. The weather was suppose to be a breezy 69 degrees. My sunburned arms would tell you otherwise. Perfect weather, but I needed sunscreen. It was fun to be away from the office as it always is. The S.F. Giants won 6 - 5.

My team has identified me as the funny one. That's funny. What they enjoy is that I look for the fun in everything, even the most mundane things. Make things fun for myself and if others have fun too, well even better.

I got a call about the apartment today. I move on 8/19. Yay!!! It's time to pack up all of my belongings. Little by little. I have to look for movers.

Invisible line

With public transportation you never know who you are going to sit next to and vice versa. My latest pet peeve is men who take up a space and a half because they sit with their legs spread out. Follow the invisible vertical line. You stay in your space and I stay in mine.

Just another day in the life of...

Today was a day of new beginnings, sort of.

My friend, who has been trying to adopt for three years, was given the news she can pick up her son on Friday. No children on Wednesday and a child on Friday. Imagine that emotional roller coaster ride. Very happy for her. It's very sad to see someone who wants to be a parent and for whatever reason can't.

My friend's father has been diagnosed with beginning stages of Alzheimer's. His mother died of cancer earlier this year.

My friend met someone who turned out to be married, but he forgot to disclose that in the last three months. Sad part is she was really into this guy.

My friend found out she's someone's girlfriend. Yep, he introduced her as his girlfriend. She's delighted. Once you get to be a certain age it's weird to ask, 'are we boyfriend and girlfriend?'

My friend started crying at work. She's overwhelmed with everything that is assigned to her at the moment. I invited her out to drinks. Me of all people.

My mother called to tell me my cousin got married. Another one. I think she's given up hope on her own daughter. jeejjee

My boss tells me "I am very happy you are part of my team." I started laughing. (I don't know how to accept a compliment.) He followed that by telling me he has started the process for a promotion. Yay!

Received my umpteenth invitation to another babyshower this year.

Still waiting to hear about the apartment.

Warp speed

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

This quote says it all considering today marks the beginning of August!

Roommate...hell no

My friend asked me if she could stay with me a few days. What was I suppose to say? I don't want a roommate. If she had given me a specific time (2 weeks or 1 month) I would feel better. Instead it was an ambiguous request. A few days could mean anything.

If things work out the way she wants them to she'll only be in this area for three days per week. Why would she want to rent an apartment for herself if this is the case? She earns a hell of alot more than I do, but she's also very conservative with her money.

I'm jumping ahead of myself. Let me stop...for now.