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Friday, April 27, 2001Self-preservation. What an interesting concept. Somedays I know what it is and other times it just seems to escape my grasp. I need to learn to do that for myself. But, it will never be extreme. I feel what other's feel. It helps me as a counselor to understand and to listen, but it hurts when I am close to those who hurt. Taking a step back is not always possible, but when I can, I do. Self preservation? Maybe. Getting a new perspective? Always.posted by chris on 8:54 AM | go ahead - link me!
Thursday, April 26, 2001*sigh* I have a headache which has basically been here since yesterday morning---what is knows as a crying headache. The principal and I have interviews for scholarships for our incoming freshies, and then its home for some spaghetti dinner.Thanks for understanding and empathizing about my "bad day" yesterday. You know who you are. And I love you for it.
I am still tired. But this is a "need more time" kind of tired. I wish I could just call in sick for a few days and do all the things I need to do. But I have a list, and am trying to work on it slowly. After the wedding this weekend, Keith and I should have more time to get things done. And I am hoping to have a burst of energy on Sunday to unpack, clean, make up the spare bedroom etc. I think the problem has been solved. My brother is accepting one of my options (even though I had to come up with new ones since his sucked). ***Wonder if I should tell him Linda offered to help because I was crying.*** No, I decided to just let it go. (easier said than done, but i will try). I had appointments after school yesterday, got home, and realized I forgot to pick up hoagies I had ordered to benefit a family who lost everything in a fire. So, had to leave. Finally, got back to the house and chatted to another sis-in-law, watched a little tv and headed "home" to my Dad's. Tonight I won't be home until 6 pm either. The sad part is that I didn't work in the evening this week so I could unpack, get ready for the weekend and such....and all I have done is run.
Wednesday, April 25, 2001Sometimes you read something that makes you remember what IS important. And to celebrate life as she does even with her sadness.posted by chris on 11:47 AM | go ahead - link me!
It began as a good day. One of the students that I nominated for a Young Outstanding Citizen award won. Out of 110 kids, she was one of 15 finalist and got a "gold" medal. I am so proud of her and happy I sent out the nominations. Then it went downhill. Let's just say that sometimes you have to wonder about your family and why they feel a need to upset with you. Yes, its wedding time when you have a bride in tears over something. Thank god for understanding fiances who don't want to see you upset and say "just send him the money" and for mothers who listen and who stay on the phone (at work) until you can stop crying. The details are long and boring but it has to do with alterations and cost, and having to fly in for the wedding. I have 3 brothers, and one of them is reducing me to tears. I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad for support and understanding about how important this time is to me. On another note, Shana I was laughing at your comments about the music at the wedding but also cringing, because my bridesmaids love to dance, and I already know that a few of the songs are on their list....because of the "dancibilty" not because of the words. And we are not playing Butterfly Kisses because it is overplayed.
Tuesday, April 24, 2001I found this quote via Laura's blog "Phantom" and I just had to share it with all of you as one of the best I have heard in a long time:I live in my own little world, but it's ok, they know me here. ~anonymous Don't you just know that somedays that is how other's view your life? And if you are having a good day, it just makes you smile cause you like it where you are and who is with you. smile
I need caffeine (or speed but that might be pushing it). I am feeling very tired and I went to bed at 11. Maybe its just trying to fit too much into one day. I left school early to check on the move, gulped a quick sandwich and then headed out for a cut and hi-lite of my hair. Drove back to have dinner with friends which was fine, but my mind kept thinking of the boxes to unpack, the things I need to do, and such. Spent the night at my "temporary" home of my Dad's which was weird. He keeps his air conditioning cool, but my bedroom was warm and I woke up at 4 am with sweating going on. Then, I had to be quieter than usual since it would be rude to wake him up after he is letting me stay there. Now, here I am tired, not feeling great but having to do 10 things after school. OK, so its not that many but I just want to relax and I have to go to this award ceremony for one of the kids. I would not care but it is about an hour drive each way, and that irritates me. I don't know why I said I would go. But I need to learn to say "no" and do only what I can. I have already said, I will not be doing the semi-formal next year, and was told I should try to find someone to do it instead. Yeah, right. I gave it 8 years....someone else's turn.
Monday, April 23, 2001A very quiet end to the weekend. I did manage to get up and do alot of the things on my list. I moved my cookbooks to my new shelves, cleaned up the temporary office, spring cleaned the apartment, did most of my laundry, and the other stuff (except make lasagna). Jacquie and Ed (who are getting married on Saturday) invited us for a steak cookout today so I put the lasagna off for a day. I also managed to buy cards for May and vacuum the upstairs. The movers will be at the apartment shortly and I have left Keith in charge of the move!! I hope to escape the school for a bit this afternoon to check on things, but unpacking any of my precious books will have to wait until later this week.Life is pretty calm right now although I do have tons to do. I just feel like I have a grip on the next few weeks so I am fairly stress free. (Hope it continues)
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