Saturday, November 16, 2013

November 16.  Two weeks till Thanksgiving.  Five weeks till Christmas.  My baby is turning 19.  First semester almost done.  Almost the 5 year anniversary of Manuel leaving us.  Whew.... Crazy time of year.

I am trying to get in the mood to decorate for Christmas.  Sometimes, I feel like I am right there.  Others, not so much!  Not sure what I want to do with this cute little place.  Think I will use my fake, little pine tree with fake cones and needles that light up.  That sounds traditional, now doesn't it?  I will add my own flair of course, just not sure which flare yet.  Hehe!

I had a first meeting with a man I met on Match.com last night.  I had a wonderful time.  You know, seems like I know right off the bat if there is any chemistry.  Maybe I am putting too much into the chemistry thing, but I know it is what I want.  So, I will go with my gut.  We will see.  I know, I know... don't get too excited, start making plans, thinking things.  That is sooooooo hard!  One day at a time, just enjoy.

The kids are coming next weekend.  We are  having a Lasagna Thanksgiving, the four of us, and maybe Mikaela, and my mom is staying with me too.  It will be fun.  Crowded, but fun.  I love having us all together.  It is so different with them all being adults.  Manny and I drive Meg crazy, but we are what we are.  Gotta love us all.

I have a guest coming over.  Yes, the one from last night.  I am going to put a snack tray together.  Talk to you soon!


Sunday, November 3, 2013

November 2, 2013

First of all, let me talk about small town school spirit.  It was homecoming at Capitan last week.  There were the usual activities, dress up days, assembly, games at lunch, football game, dance..... But the spirit was incredible.  The whole district was at the assembly.  Athletes ran over to high five the elementary, middle school participated in the games, everyone cheered!  It was a great experience.

Now, if we can just focus on our math:)

For my second official weekend alone.  So far, so good!  Friday I did some running around, ordered new glasses, errands, etc.  Before the game, I stopped by to see Coach Davis.  He was my basketball coach and biology teacher in high school.  We all have fond memories of him.  He remembered me.  Called my one of his blond bombshells.  There were two of us that played BBall, Monika and I.  But three blonds, Keena too!  He has prostate cancer, but seems to be doing pretty well.  He was mad that it had taken me 3 months to come by and see him.  I am going to stop by again, would like to stay longer next time.  I think I will take supper.  So good to see him!

Football game Friday night.  Now that was weird.  I am used to going and knowing everyone.  Not here!  I could have been Dracula for all they knew.  Friendly, but not exactly welcoming.  Makes me think about how I treated new teachers and members of the community.  I hope I do better.  I will start anyway!

Saturday..... Took the truck to have the brakes fixed.  Ouch, expensive!  Couple of other things going on with it as well.  The question:  sell it or keep it?  I understand the emotional value, the memories, holding on to Manuel.  But, there is the cost and up keep.  Decisions, decisions. On the upside, while the truck was getting fixed, I found a yarn shop, where there are ladies knitting.  And lessons are free.  YOu just buy some yarn and needles, sit down, and the ladies teach you!  I loved it.  I have been wanting to learn.   So I was there for about 3 hours, learning and practicing!  I am going to work on it some at home, and go back.  My goal is Thursday afternoon or Friday before I leave for Moriarty.

Donna asked my what I have learned about myself, being alone.  I don't really know, but I am enjoying it.  Still, it would be nice to have a partner to share with!  Time has changed, looking forward to a busy week.