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This past week was definitely a busy one and at times stressful. So much so that I started getting a bad attitude about everything and that's when I had to say STOP!!! And I did... I was going into super achiever mode and stressing myself out with things that didn't need that much energy put into them. Once I realized it then I was able to bring the calm back into my life. Of course John helped alot by listening to me rant and rave without getting mad at me and then when I had a handle on it, he made sure that I stayed that way throughout the next day by calling me and doing a stress check. I'm all better now :-)
I decided too that John and I are long overdue for another get-together so we have taken advantage of some low air fares and a conference he has to attend nearby and scheduled a trip to see each other. I'm really looking forward to it. It's like we both start getting ansy after 2 months now versus 4 like at the beginning. So we compromised and we are seeing each other at 3 :-) That's still too long, but it's just too expensive otherwise. Just one of the many things you have to deal with in a long-distance relationship...
OCTOBER 11, 1999
Another wild and crazy week, yet I didn't let it turn stressful this time... I went with the flow, got through it and actually enjoyed myself. Here are some of the highlights...
Sunday -- Spent the afternoon bowling with my son and one of his friends. I wanted to practice before having my debut in front of my fellow teammates. Ended up doing pretty good with the practice; however, since I hadn't bowled forever, my body felt it for the next two days. I was actually limping my right leg hurt so bad.
Tuesday -- My bowling debut. I sucked!! Well, actually I ended up with a 120 average, which could have been worse, but I didn't feel like a contributed much to the team, we only won 1 out of 4. Hopefully, I'll do better next time. But, do you know what the best part was? I had fun!!
Wednesday -- My ex came over for a few minutes... he wanted me to sign some checks from the refinancing of the house. It was the first time that he had been to "my" place since our divorce. Felt kind of strange having him there. Not sure why... I think because there are still some unresolved feelings on his part... maybe mine too... maybe we will always feel something towards each other. I mean, we did spend 8 years together.
Thursday -- We were supposed to bowl again tonight, but the lane we happened to be on decided to malfunction at the last minute so we have to bowl next Tuesday to make it up.
Friday -- Today was the big wing picnic and Super Sports Day. My way of participating was to sign up for the women's tug-of-way contest. I figured that was the one and only competition I could handle without stressing myself out. I had no idea we would actually WIN!! It was another one of those euphoric moments that will be remembered forever. I even stuck around for the award ceremony and received my second ever trophy.
Saturday -- The big event for the day was watching little Ian so that Marc could take his wife out for her birthday. Ian is 3 years old and the cutest little kid I've seen in a long time. Jonathan was home to help me keep him entertained so it wasn't too bad at all, but what I did realize out of the 5 1/2 hours was that it was great to see him go home. In other words, having another child, as tempting as it seems at times, is out of the question. I enjoy my freedom and solitude too much :-)
Sunday -- Spent the day with my mother. Took her out to eat and then to a movie. She seemed to enjoy herself and I really worked on just letting her be who she is instead of trying to be the control freak that I tend to be with her. So all in all it was a good outing. And Yes, it was a good week too :-)
By the way, I'M STILL NOT SMOKING!!!!! 23 days now and going strong :-) :-)
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