Saturday, July 30, 2011

Man I have to find balance without my car. I was wiped out today and only went to the market and grabbed dinner. I realized I was gone from 7am to 9:30pm yesterday, and I am such a homebody that I like spending some time at home.

Friday, July 29, 2011

I can't think of anything that fills my heart with such joy ss people who are happy to see me. I think after suffering verbal abuse and physcial threats for a year that were allowed for by my boss only intensified this feeling.

As I reconnect with my poetry family I feel so blessed. Donna and I caught up over for me mediocre fish and chips and her a good salmon burger. Then caught some fantastic poets and fiction writers at the Couth Buzzard book store.

It was a full day leaving work heading straight to Greenwood to make it there in time. Passing time in the decadent Chocolati coffee shop then having a mojito with my dinner. I am sure my sugar is off the charts tonight. But it felt good to not think about it tonight. To just enjoy my refound friend, to share in the joy of words and oh the band. Brilliant, names like Stanislaw and Xena singing Iranian and Romanian tunes, at times absolutely ethereal and other times very fun. Oh the band's name is Tribute to Matt Caspi.

My abuser is gone. The boss who allowed her behavior is leaving. My energy is returning, my house is cleaner, weight is coming off me, I am writing again, and for all the injuries I had, my stride was more open tonight and my legs felt strong.

What a day. What a night. What a life.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Interesting day today. I went to a Japanese version of a dollar store. All items were $1.50 unless otherwise marked. So much stuff. Japanese store filled with stuff made in China.

Having trouble getting out of bed these days. Enjoy myself when I do. Sat on the patio yesterday sipping leftover sangria, it was very nice. Too rainy today to do that. Going to heat a leftover hotdog and some tater tots and make some kale chips. (have to have something green!)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

The garden is looking great. Picked kale, chard, oregano, and onions. Gary gave me some romaine so I was able to give some to Phyllis. I love being able to share. Met Ger at La Reve, what a fantastic conversation. People are starting to rsvp for Saturday so that is coming together and did a small amount of cleaning to help out with next weekend. It should be a lot of fun, I can't wait!

My walking is improving. I walked to the library on Saturday. Then called Gary and he and Gail were at La Reve. I arrived when they were closed but they were on the patio, and Sharon came out. She ended up giving me an iced coffee and a pastry for free. She is so sweet, I tried to pay her and she told me it was a gift that I looked so comfortable out there and I was.

After I went to the garden then Met Market then took the bus home.

It really was a wonderul day yesterday.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Pretty good weekend.

I went to dinner with a good friend on Friday night. Just Malena's Tacos but good conversation and yes some of my favorite food.

Then Saturday Jamale picked me up and we went to the QA sidewalk sale. She is so amazing. She has lupus and is now on the list for a new kidney. She has spent most of last fall and this year in and out of the hospital, and has finally been out for several consecutive weeks.

I had the sniffles when I saw her but thought it was food related. But then Sunday I had a full blown runny nose. I hope I didn't compromise her immune system.

I stayed home from work today, slept most of yesterday and today, but the sniffles are gone so that is good.

The fraud has contacted me, still in need of money trying to make me feel bad for not coming up with money for him.

You know my life works so well when I don't date. Too bad I enjoy the physical comfort part so much....I miss it bad....

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

still blue...very blue...ugh..work tomorrow...yuck.
The movie, Midnight in Paris has to be one of my all time favorite movies.

I am feeling blue tonight. It is the anniversary of my mom's death so I guess it is to be expected. Not looking forward to returning to work tomorrow, but have to pay the bills.

Ugh. I want a vacation a real one where I don't think about money and play and eat out and have great sex. I want a wonderful get the fuck out of this country vacation.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

What a wonderful lazy morning, just heading to the shower ...can't believe have the day is gone....what a great way to spend a day. ahhhh. shower dress get ready for a movie...and I just found out about a huge parade Tuesday! I have Tuesday off, yea!!!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Winner of a brownie recipe, comes with a chocolate ganache - yummy!

Returned the cell phone car charger. Seemed like a silly purchase since I decided not to replace my car yet!

Great BBQ and beautiful babies.

Peaceful, content night at home!
Found a great brownie recipe!
Trying it out soon.
My mind is swimming with things to do. And I have to make sure I don't overdue it so I don't wreck my knee again and can enjoy the BBQ. I made it easy and started with laundy so at least I have to stay home for a bit, maybe due a bday gift run once the clothes are in the dryer, but for now I can relax!