Saturday!

I really love the weekend. I don't do anything spectacular, but just to sleep in, have a leisurely morning, it's fantastic. I always water my orchids on Saturday. Today was fertilization day. It's silly, but I just like to look at them, check out how they're doing, tend to them.

I also love grocery shopping. I don't know why, but it's my favorite type of shopping. Tonight I made a new recipe: mushrooom moussaka. It was fairly complicated but turned out well. I love to cook when I have the time (something which only happens on the weekend unfortunately).

I also love to take a long walk. Today, I went to a nearby metropark. It started to rain, but I didn't care. I saw a deer. I love the feeling of being part of nature.

Tomorrow, I'm going back to visit my parents and we're going to a botanical garden. The greenhouse is great although it will be warm enough outside to explore.

October is going to go very fast. I have 2 days away from the office to attend meetings and conference and 2 days away playing in Chicago. Then in November, I have 2 more days off at conferences and then there is Thanksgiving. It's going to go quickly.

Feeling Blue

I was sitting at home looking through some photos of my old home remembering being there and how I felt. I really miss it even though I knew I had to move on. I'm trying to find the beauty where I am now. That's what this rose symbolizes. It is growing next to the garage and is blooming beautifully despite neglect. You see, roses need a lot of love and care to thrive, but this one is tough. It's not going to give up being beautiful.

Chicago!

I'm going to Chicago next month. I've never been there. Leave it to Duran Duran to get me to go someplace I've never been. They're playing there next month and a few of us decided to go. My friend from my old home is driving and will come by and pick me up. Another woman is coming up from the middle of the state. It should be fun and exactly what I need right now. I feel like all I do is work and hang out at home.

Okay, I've been working for 7 weeks now and I have some vacation time, but should I request the time off? That is the dilemma. What if they say no? I already paid for the ticket and it wasn't cheap. I'm debating whether I should tell a white lie and say I'm sick or something just because I do feel funny requesting time off and some of the others live, eat and breathe work so much, they can't fathom the need to take time off. Well, either way, I'm going. I've figured out long ago that I need to do more than work.

Friday!!!

I can't even express how happy I am it is Friday. I'm not used to working so hard. I guess the year or so I spent twiddling my thumbs is catching up with me. My work is pretty enjoyable for the most part and the time flies by.

Today some of us went out to lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant. It was excellent and moderately priced. The food had wonderful flavor. The hot and sour soup was the best I've ever had. It wasn't hot in the mouth, but in the throat. Very nice.

Today was also pay day!

Tonight is the first home game for the university's football team. It's nice to see a school with spirit. Some people started tailgating and 2pm! I guess they wanted a good spot.

Tomorrow I'm meeting a friend for lunch. I'm not going all the way back home, but in the general area. We're then going shopping at an organic grocery store. I don't think I'll buy spinach!

The weather is cooling down, but it's supposed to be nice this weekend. I'm going to try to enjoy it while I can.

Still Adjusting

A friend of mine I left back at my old home, told me that she occasionally feels lost on the weekends because I'm no longer there and we can't hang out together. I know what she means. Every Friday or Saturday we would get together. Just knowing that someone is there and you can see them in 10 minutes is a good feeling. I am planning to drive out to see her next weekend. She is the best friend I ever had. I miss her so much.

Today was a nice day. I spent the morning unpacking boxes. Yes, I still have some of those. I unpacked 8 of them! I'm still not done, but I made a big dent.

I also went for a long hike in a park next to the river. It is so beautiful there.

I still miss home, but I don't have much of a choice but to try to adjust and learn to enjoy what I have.

Oh, I also want to add that I had a huge pick-me-up the other day. Duran duran is playing in Chicago next month. That's about 3 hours from me. I'm buying a ticket for sure. That is just what I need right now!