A day of business planning-eek-there are two due in two weeks.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
9/28/10
It was an alright kind of day, but I wasn’t able to pull a rabbit out of my hat.
Monday, September 27, 2010
9/27/10
For the first time in a very long time, I felt good about my job.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
9/26/10
Kona had another seizure this morning, 7 weeks since his last one.
9/25/10
It seems that summer finally arrived, after the first day of fall.
48 days since his last seizure
And he had one again this morning after his big walk. Poor guy. It was a bit later than he normally has them, about 8:20. It wasn’t too bad though. It didn’t seem as violent and it lasted about 5 minutes total. Perhaps because he was tired from his walk, he didn’t go “down” as far. When he was post-ictal he could see (sometimes he has temporary blindness) and he could respond to commands, although a little slowly. His back end is a little weak now, but that could be from his walk. He is pretty well oriented now, just 30 minutes afterwards. I guess we will up his meds a bit, particularly since we are leaving on vacation and his nanny will be with him.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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Sixteen wonderful years with my wonderful husband-I am blessed.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
9/23/10
On the eve of the anniversary of the happiest day of my life, I am grateful.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
9/20/10
The travel gods were not with me today, not against me, but I was not snuggly enveloped with their special intervention.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
9/19/10
Today was a day of gratitude and sadness when I saw two friends that are both battling cancer.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
9/18/10
The perfect day to hang out, nap, and enjoy a Saturday.
9/17/10
I wish I could simulation how to get the simulation to run correctly.
9/17/10
Still trying to figure out how to get the simulation to run correctly.
Friday, September 17, 2010
9/16/10
The feeling relief when caught up on invoice paperwork and processing is delightful.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
9/15/10
It never fails that when I try to complete something, other things more time sensitive take over my day I do not accomplish that which I want.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9/14/10
That squeezing feeling must mean my annual mammogram.
Monday, September 13, 2010
9/13/10
The building really looks great, I’m so proud of the team that designed it, including me.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
9/12/10
I have a Willie Nelson song running through my head “On the Road Again.”
Saturday, September 11, 2010
9/11/10
The son of a childhood friend came home from Afganistan as the daughter of mrrad’s childhood friend deploys to the Gulf on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier – lest we never forget.
9/10/10
My seat on the westbound 747 in the uppper deck was like a cozy cocoon.
9/9/10
It was an intense day of planning for the new venture.
9/8/10
A wasted day when everyone scheduled for an important meeting bagged it.
9/6/10
Getting ready for re-entry back into the real world is how I spent my labor day.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
9/6/10
It was a lovely flight to my hometown and a great meal with my bff – good for my sould.
Monday, September 6, 2010
FTF September 6th
Today will be a household chore/back to work prep kind of day. I’m off to Chicago tomorrow, returning on Friday. Going to Chicago has its up-sides since my bff and bil are there. I’m really not ready to go back to work, but then, we’ll be heading to Hawaii in 34 days.
take vitamins
yoga/stretching
practice bass
practice keyboard
laundry
water/feed plants
pay September bills
clean out mail
finish shredding
polish shoes
DIY facial
cancel hyatt reservation
plant cacti
Sunday, September 5, 2010
9/5/10
A quiet day spent doing things that I love, music and photography.
I feel like I'm reclaiming a lost part of myself
We purchased an electronic keyboard this week and set it up yesterday. I was amazed that there were a few songs that I remember from 40 years ago (Silent Night being one of them). I studied organ for a few years as a child (as well as flute). I neither had the discipline nor did I believe that I had any talent/apptitude for such, so I quickly sold myself a bill of goods and stopped playing. I started playing bass 3 months ago and today, just fooling around on the keyboard, I realized that I missed it. Learning bass has actually helped me understand things about music (like chords) that I never put together. I’m also interested in playing flute again, but I think I have enough on my plate for the time being. For the most part, practice is fun (although at time frustrated and occassionaly boring). It certainly is different and allows me focus on something other than work. It is becoming joyous, particular when something comes easily or feels good. As long I can keep the perfectionism out of my head, it will great.
FTF September 5th
Two days ahead of me with no outside commitments. I can totally do what I want, rest, relax, whatever. A few fun things on my list today and a couple of “chores”. I am going to enjoy the next few days because I think it will get hectic over the next month and while I was able to relax on this vaca, I don’t feel totally refreshed. However, we are leaving for Hawaii (for 10 days/9 nights) in 35 days. I always come back from there feeling refreshed.
take vitamins
yoga
practice bass
practice keyboard
order keyboard instructional books on Amazon
start laundry
install Kona proof hardware (I have kept putting this off)
pay September bills
clean out mail
take the camera out for an hour shoot (and Kona too)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
9/4/10
Srecna Slava – and a lovely dinner with our Persian neighbors, at a persian restaurant – incredible food.
9/3/10
Our music “studio” is expanding with the addition of an electronic keyboard – rock on!
Friday, September 3, 2010
We now have a keyboard.
A casio 76-key keyboard. Mrrad and I wanted to learn. I played the organ as a child. I’m still practicing the bass every day, and will continue to do so. I wanted to refresh what I had learned as a child and then continue with learning. Now all I need is a flute to complete my musical instrument collection. (I used to play flute).
FTF September 3rd
boy did Friday get here fast. Funny, we never say those things when working. It will be warm today but not as hot as yesterday. I have a few errands to run today, but most of the day stretches out before me without demand, only that which I wish to do.
take vitamins
practice bass
see DO
pick up cleaning
order new quilt
put away dishes
timesheet
split orchids
transplant
yoga
cancel hyatt reservation
maybe Costco to look at keyboards
anything else that strikes my fancy
Thursday, September 2, 2010
9/2/10
Feeling tired and blah after yesterday’s intense meeting and taking my mom on errands today.
FTF September 2nd
yesterday was a very intense day, with a four hour “meeting” All went well, but I think the timing is still a ways off, which is OK with me. It is going to be very hot today so I will be doing wonderful things inside rather than outside. A few errands and then time to chill.
take mom to hairdresser and grocery store
take vitamins
practice bass
yoga
plant/transplant if it isn’t too hot
whatever else I feel like doing.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
9/1/10
It was an intense day and a four hour meeting, we’ll see what happens.
FTF September 1
EEK! Where did the summer go? Its already September. I have another interview today, fourth one with this firm. They are really interested but due to the economy, they haven’t been able to put an offer out there. Some things may have changed which is why they want to talk again, and have me meet more people. I’m not sure this is where I want to go, but I am going to investigate. I also have Design Review Commission tonight and I am now the chair. How I let myself get elected is beyond me. Oh well. Full day on my plate.
mani/pedi
take vitamins
interview
design review
strength training
practice bass
fill out goodwill donation form for mrrad.