Very Sleepy Girl: July 2008

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I LOVE accomplishing things. There’s just something great about seeing the evidence of my work. Even if it’s as simple as washing dishes and seeing them all stacked in my dish drainer. And then putting away the dry dishes and seeing the empty dish drainer. I like being able to take pride in my work. I wonder if that’s a bad thing, but I don’t believe it is. God has given me the ability to work, and it’s a good thing to use it.

I feel like I’m learning a lot about my posture with all the physical therapy and everything related to the DO. I tend to tense up my shoulders without realizing it. Over time, I have gotten used to the incorrect posture and habits, so now I’m trying to retrain my body. It’s harder to do when I’m sleeping and tensing even in my sleep. But I’m learning and becoming aware. And that’s a good thing.

Other good things…

I spent this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Got to see old friends and their amazing talents as their play writing was put on stage and performed in 10 short plays. I like the theatre.

I organized a wonderful send-off for our friend Stephen. A lot of friends of his from his time in Indiana came to show their love and support and say goodbye. Many contributed towards a cash gift to help Stephen with gas to make it out to California. And we closed with a time of prayer for Stephen as he takes this next step in his life’s journey. It was beautiful to see such love and such impact that he has had on others and that others have had on him. It was an honor to be a part of his circle of South Bend friends.

This was my first party hosting in a year and a half. I used to entertain all the time, and then I got burnt out. I think I’m gonna try to bring it back and see how it goes. Stephen’s party was at a park. The next farewell party will be at my house. That adds a new twist to it. I’m looking forward to it.

I officially have a guest bedroom now. That was one of yesterday’s many accomplishments. I did some rearranging and put a new bed in there. Well, really an old bed I guess. My old bed, as I got a new one. I still need to find bedding (hopefully I can find something in my parents’ linen closet), but the room is really cute, and it makes me happy.

I was blabbing the other day about how much I love brunch. It’s a step above lunch. “Let’s meet for lunch” is too professional. “Let’s meet for coffee” is too noncommittal. Everybody meets for dinner. And who wants to meet for breakfast? No one. Meeting for brunch is perfect. 9 of us met for brunch yesterday. And it was perfect. Coffee sipping, food sharing, pleasant conversing. And all at a big round table. Maybe that was another thing that made it so enjoyable and comfortable. Another: my blueberry banana pancakes.

I can think of plenty of bad things to write about, but sometimes I just need to focus on the good.

Friday! At Last!

July 25, 2008

Dinner with Tess

July 24, 2008

AYOP

July 24, 2008

Lists

I Wanna Know

July 24, 2008

A Night Off

July 23, 2008

Wow, it’s so great to have a night off every now and then. I feel like I got so much accomplished last night! I remember at one point thinking I couldn’t believe it was only 7:00 because I had already done so much.

I did laundry. I picked up around the apartment. I worked on an upcoming event I’m organizing. I talked with Jac (yah, that was on my To Do list; otherwise it wouldn’t get done). I finished up the slide show. I did my physical therapy exercises. And I even watched a movie! Office Space – what a joy!

And then I decided to go to bed early for a second night in a row. That is such a treat for me! I love it and want to keep it up! I feel like I have more energy during the day, which is something I really need!

I’m feeling a whole lot better since the injections Monday evening. Thank you for your concern. I’m trying to be more aware of my posture in the car and at my desk.

Today will be a long day in the office, as I have to work through lunch (don’t get me started). Any time I have to eat at my desk I try to do it up right – real food, rather than fast food wrappers. So I have spaghetti, chicken, and garlic bread. A real meal. Thanks to my neighbors. Would it be wrong to pay them to cook for me?... Something to consider.

I’m looking forward to things coming up – dinner with my friend Tess this evening. We’ll have lots to catch up on. Meeting my friend Emily for dinner & church tomorrow along with her two kids. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen them, so it will be fun to see how they’ve grown.

And Friday evening is a farewell party I’m throwing for Stephen. I’m starting to realize I might be in over my head a bit here… Oh well. I’ll survive. One way or another.

Here are a few pictures from the last time I hung out with Tess.

Tess wasn't quite sure how to eat her chocolate waffle cone with chocolate custard and cookie dough.