Concentration Minimal

Yeah, can't remember when I've been this antsy. It's a huge week, being month-end (very important in the MK world, and since I am THIS close--envision me gesturing with my thumb and fingers about 2 millimeters--to going on target, I'm on tenterhooks waiting to see what happens) AND I have a packet due that needs to go in the mail tomorrow if it's going to make it to Judith on time. So I have papers to write here, and I'm sitting at the computer, and it is just not happening. At least not very quickly.

And I really wanted to get done so that I could go to Lansing to my old high school--yeah, you might want to engrave those words on a stone somewhere, because I may never say them again--they're having a Cyrano de Bergerac festival, which I think sounds cool, complete with pieces of the play enacted, French music and food, all that good stuff. It's also functioning in part as a retirement celebration for Mr. Spagnuolo, who was an institution in that institution and I cannot believe he's retiring. Maybe we'll actually find out how old he really is. Maybe not. Spag was the one who really endeared me to literature and poetry in particular....taught me how to really read poetry, not just skim it over and say, "yup, that's good." I was in touch with a teacher I had in high school that I was close to--she also directed the drama program there, which is how we got to know each other--and she's taking a leave of absence right now, but she's going to be there and I'd like to see her. PLUS, the person subbing for her, and who coordinated this festival, is none other than my old best friend, LeeAnn. We fell out of touch after high school and I've always wondered how she was doing, but didn't know how to get ahold of her after she moved out of her parents' house. So I'm dying to see her. But I just can't go unless I get this frikkin' packet done! Rarr!!!

Quote of the day

"Nothing worth anything is microwaveable." --Lori McLain

So true, so true.

We live in such a "get it, get it now" world....if it's not fast, it's just too much to bother with. I see it in myself too, in my impatience, and I don't like it. Everything I have in my life that's worthwhile is something that came out of hard work, patience, and perseverence. And what I continue to grow and work on is what gets better. Relationships, myself, my writing....you just can't expect things to come easily without working for it.

I hope, if anyone's out there reading this, that this has been a little breath of fresh air. :)

Once again, caught red-headed...I mean, handed

Stole from John again. And no, I haven't dyed my hair again, contrary to the clever title. I'm thinking these days about doing blond highlights rather than a full-out dye.

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
001. Writing poetry...oh wait, I kind of have to do that. Can it still be a hobby?
002. Watching movies.
003. Making money. Really!
THREE THINGS YOU WANT REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
001. To go on target for my car this month.
002. Some cheesecake.
003. To have another weekend with my husband like the one we had a week ago.
THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
001. Writing poetry....oh wait, that doesn't pay anything at all. Next!
002. Teaching poetry....that's a little better.
003. Mary Kay...believe it or not.
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
001. Ireland, again
002. Italy
003. New York City, again
THREE KID'S NAMES:
001. Ella Joy
002. Bridget
003. Robert Jesse William Dean Arthur Carl Andrew Ming Xiao something or other boy's name
THREE WAYS I AM STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
001. My interest in hockey, and how I actually have learned more Redwings trivia in the last 3 years than my husband learned in a lifetime of being a fan.
002. I like lifting weights.
003. I think Wheat Thins and grapes constitute a fairly healthy meal.
THREE WAYS I AM STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
001. I know and understand skin care.
002. I like the colors pink and purple.
003. Chocolate and a movie featuring an attractive male lead will begin to solve most any problem....followed by an hour-long discussion about my feelings and a good cry.
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
001. Have a published book.
002. Travel to Europe with my husband.
003. Own a home and decorate it any way I want.