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snowy aftermath 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The aftermath of the blizzard is still affecting everything. The snow everywhere is magical. Except for when it causes very unmagical moods.
I spent 3 hours in my car yesterday on what should have been a thirty minute trip. I met one of my good friends for lunch and a movie for her birthday.
We tried to go see Good Shepard, but they hadn't gotten the movie in, because of the storm. We saw The
digging out 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There was a knock on my door yesterday. I opened the door to find S standing there, with my walk completely shoveled behind her.
She asked me if I wanted to go grab coffee. The coffee shop in the neighborhood was open. I said sure, and asked if she had shoveled my walk.
She grinned and said that she had to or she couldn't get to me to drag me out for coffee.
I took a break from my work, Read more:digging
a little empty 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Friends and family gathering together should be what the holidays are about. Celebrating Christmas and the miracle it signifies. Ringing in the New Year with people you love.
This year, many parties with friends helped to make the mood festive despite the snow keeping some away.
My family's Christmas was bittersweet. The table wasn't as full as it usually is. My grandma isn't up to flying, so Read more:little
holiday emotions 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I thought I'd hear from him on Christmas. I was certain of it. I didn't. I picked up his dog for him today. But he didn't even bother to call to check on her.
It's probably that he's just busy. But this time of year is when I'm never certain about those I'm dating. I get nervous.
People's emotions
are all over the place. Mine included. So, all bets are off this time of year.
Besides, I'm
more white stuff 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It's snowing again. It may keep snowing until Sunday.
I love snow. But maybe next time, we could spread it out a little.
Maybe enough so the trash can get picked up out of the alleys. Enough so that the sidestreets don't have foot high ruts of snow on them when it starts dumping again. Enough so that the stores get food in before they run out again.
I'm not really complaining. I do love the Read more:stuff
blizzard 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Be careful what you wish for. It's still snowing. It will be for a little while, yet. My friends who were supposed to be on a plane right now, can't fly in until Christmas night.
It's beautiful. But as they (whoever they are) say, there can be too much of a good thing.
There's about two feet of snow on the ground. (That's a 6 foot fence. Yes, the drifts are that high, just in my tiny backyard.)
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm giddy with holiday cheer. Despite having to work through the weekend. Despite not even having my tree decorated, yet. Despite still having to buy a couple of gifts.
I haven't slept much lately. I've been working far too much. And that won't end anytime soon.
But it's snowing. Really, really snowing.
And the white flakes falling from the sky make me happy. Anytime of year. And particularly
in need of a Christmas miracle 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It wasn't the inexpensive solution. My hoping hadn't worked.
And now I'm imagining the worst. Although I realize it could just be the slightly pricier solution, what has me worried is that it could also be the expensive, price-of-a-new-car solution.
Realizing this really upset me. More than it should have. So I made phone calls to calm me down.
My sister said she was sorry, then said she had Read more:Christmas
, miracle
Santa Baby 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just slip a 90 foot PVC pipe under my tree. Wait. That may not be taken quite right.
What I mean is, can your elves lay some pipe for me? No, that's worse.
Could you leave a good line in my stocking? Please?
Otherwise, it looks like all of my savings and any hope for a vacation from my work nightmare are going to disappear more quickly than holiday treats at my office.
At this point, saying Read more:Santa
a simple turn of the page 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It's simply another page turned. But this page always seems more meaningful than the others. It's when not only the month changes, but the year, as well.
Another twelve months has flown by, particularly the last week or so. It's time again for what I've decided will be an annual year in review.
A year ago at this time I was celebrating the start of the new year with family and friends,
resolute 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In reflecting on the past year, I realized there were a few things that could stand to change. Although I'm more-or-less happy with where things are, I know there is definitely room for improvement.
I always say I never make New Year's Resolutions, but I do. Just not out loud, and certainly not in writing. My first resolution covers that, and explains why I'm writing my first real list of
oh, Murphy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Addendum to Murphy
's Law (of my life): If it can go wrong, it will, and expensively.
Car is running again. But Car needed more than double the amount of things replaced then I'd thought. Which of course was more than doubly expensive.
If the foot and a half high ruts on the sidestreets don't get taken care of soon by Mr. Hickenlooper or Mother Nature, I'm going to have to buy an SUV. A really
it's not you, it's me 1970-01-01 00:59:59 He's not going. But it has not a thing to do with me. It's because the opportunity wasn't great for his career. Staying will be better for him. And of course, his dog.
Alright then. At least I got a glimpse of where I stand without having to actually push the issue.
Not that I'm giving up. I'm not. But it's good to know. And I'm just researching things, afterall.
Joey 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The sunset just brought tears back to my eyes. And with them memories.
It was a beautiful evening. We were sitting upstairs on the deck at one of our favorite bars. There were many of us. The reason behind that, I can't remember. But much of the rest of the evening I will never forget.
My old roommate insisted on buying rounds for my current roommate, me and herself. We weren't exactly what one
fabulous 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Any time I mention to my guy friends that I am heading out for Girls' Night, they get a smile on their faces. It's almost as if I can see the cartoon bubble pop up over their heads with their visions of my friends and I pillow-fighting in our lingerie. And every time, I have to laugh.
The reality doesn't quite match their visions. But any guy might blush at some of the topics of conversation
what I'm looking for 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I work too much. This I know. But when he called me out on it, it really bothered me.
Mostly because the truth cuts. But also because he's supposed to understand. He's supposed to be supportive.
He talks on and on about his job. I ask questions. I'm supportive. But he barely pays attention when I talk about mine. And, of course I think mine is more interesting.
Maybe it's the stereotypical
comfortable 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I thought things had been going great. No major disasters since the sewer pipe incident. Then I get the one, two punch.
My car is being extremely persnickety. Not starting randomly. And it's nothing electrical. It never has had a problem before. I'm hoping it will be an inexpensive fix. But I know with my track record it likely won't be.
A friend joked with me after the pipe incident that I
three 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Today is the day two of my best friends were born. Both of them were college roommates of mine. Both of them now have their own families. Both have been amazing friends to me.
Thinking about them today reminded me of college, of how we all met.
One of them (R) was my first college roommate. The other (K) lived a couple doors down the hall. We all became good friends within the first few months
acceptance 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I wasn't looking forward to it. There were a million things I should have been doing instead. A million things I would have rather been doing. But when your mother insists, you politely put on your smile and go.
Dinner before was wonderful. With Dungeness crab sandwiches and seared ahi, you can't go wrong in my opinion. As we settled into our seats, we remarked that at least the meal was great.
simple fact 1970-01-01 00:59:59 he had talked her into going with his friends. in the back of her mind she had hoped that his insistence was because she had been wrong about his reasons for the tale the last time they talked.
when they met outside, he introduced her to his date. her heart sunk. it shouldn't have. she had her own date, he just had to back out at the last minute.
during the course of the evening, their banter
as it should be 1970-01-01 00:59:59 she almost bailed on their plans. she told herself he wouldn't care. he'd done the same to her before. but when she told him she might not be able to see him, he protested. helped her to see that she had to make the time to see him. she wasn't too difficult to persuade.
his friends found her and took her over to him. he insisted she sit close to him. they both seemed comfortable. happy with the
run in 1970-01-01 00:59:59 she stood by the counter, waiting for her drink, chatting with the man behind the counter. she felt his warmth envelope her.
after he released his hug, she turned to face him. they grinned at each other and exchanged hellos before hugging properly.
they talked and caught up on each others' lives, as much as they could in the few minutes they had. they were both busy. life and the weather seemed
no complaints 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Stress takes its toll. Lines around eyes deepen, circles under them darken. Skin starts to resemble the dusty ash look of a statue. Friends start giving that are-you-sure-you're-alright-you-look-terrible look.
When I'm stressed I start out looking worse than I feel. I can thrive on sleep deprivation and too much office time. But eventually the general unsettled feeling and blah-ness of the
over the river 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yes, to grandmother's house I go. I'm off for a quick visit and (hopefully) a dose of warm weather.
I fenagled an entire afternoon off of work. Impressive? Not really, I'll have over two days of overtime in before I leave.
But despite being required to find a WiFi connection, I'm hoping to take a break from the constant working.
Relax even.
Have interesting conversations with my grandma. And
one day in the sun 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It was relaxing. I enjoyed talking with my grandma and her friends. I even got to read outside for a bit, enjoying the sun.
The natives thought me crazy for walking around with shorts on when it was barely 60 degrees. But it was balmy compared to here.
And although most people wouldn't consider a trip to a retirement community, with the most exciting occurence being walking the dog, a great
hooky by the lake 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I don't like to complain about work, but the last couple of weeks have been ridiculously busy. and, so, I decided I deserved little break, as did TheDog. I've neglected her far too much for work lately.
we took a little detour on our way back from Breckenridge yesterday. I was in search of a relaxing "lunch break" before getting back to Denver and back to work.
I was looking for an easy trail,
pictures by the bay 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm a bit of a photo nut. I love taking pictures.
I took a black and white photography class a few years ago. during the class, I had a trip planned out to San Francisco to visit a few of my good friends. what better excuse to tote my huge camera out there and snap some shots?
here's the tale of that trip to SF and a few of my favorites.
so, the day before I left for San Fran my friend D
swirling darkness 1970-01-01 00:59:59 There's something swirling around in the darkness. Whispering something. But I can't understand what it's trying to convey.
I wake up, breathless, anxious.
My dreams have been vivid lately. I get the distinct feeling there's something I'm supposed to be taking from them. But I barely remember them once I awake. Only a few brilliant pictures or the slightest sense of something important remains.
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