It seems I’m falling into a pattern of randomness on Monday. I hope none of you minds…
* Did you know that I write here about yoga stuff and here about cooking stuff? I opened up two other blogs so that I didn’t bog this site down with topic-specific things. If you’re interested, click on through; I’d love your input.
* Someone I love is potentially coming home today after leaving town for a few weeks to do some intensive self-care. I’m anxiously awaiting the return of my (healthier) friend.
* I am hoping to make a trip to IKEA with Bowyer some time this week. The girls need another dresser, and Mr. Chili put together the last of the wardrobes yesterday, so I need some drawers and shelves for that. We’ve also done some re-thinking of the family room – remember when I asked for advice? Well, we’ve put the couch against the windows and put this chair facing the television. I hope to bring home a mate to the chair during the IKEA run; the room is off-kilter with only one.
* I desperately want to send birthday love to a lost friend, but I don’t know if it would be received well. I think it might be best if I just vibe really hard for her on that day.
* I bought myself this pendant (in gold) as a present/representation of the Shoah fellowship, and I love it.
The symbol for the fellowship is the tree of life, and this one makes me happy (though it frustrates the crap out of Punkin’ Pie because she can’t quite see the doves – the gold version doesn’t have the birds cut out, and the background makes them harder to discern). I’m not really one for lots of jewelry – I tend to wear the same things day in and day out (my wedding and engagement rings; the bracelet that matches our wedding rings, which was Mr. Chili’s wedding gift to me; the earrings that match my wedding ring; and the sapphire and diamond ring that Mr. Chili gave me as a 10th anniversary gift). Still, when I think to wear it, I do like this necklace.
* I also have this necklace, which Mr. Chili and I bought on our way home from celebrating our 12th anniversary in June.
I love the symbolism of the compass rose as it relates to our marriage
* I’m starting to get a little nervous about starting classes at Local U. in a few weeks. I KNOW that I’ll be fine, but the combination of a new environment and a new schedule and, you know, teaching at a real university with, you know, academic standards, is a little daunting. I can’t wait to get the hell in there, already, so I can stop being nervous and start working.
* I go in for my annual poke-and-prod this morning. Oh, joy.
* I may be picking up a Friday evening yoga class. There’s demand for it from the members at the health club, and I’m on the short list as an instructor for it. I’d like to pick up another class, I think, but I’m not going to count those chickens before they’re hatched.
That’s about all I’ve got for you today, Kids. Happy Monday!
Send the birthday wishes. The reception of them is her/his problem; the intention is yours. And you have very good intentions.
“Warm up the duck lips!”
I like both necklaces. I sometimes wear my “commitment ring,” less often a watch.
Is the friend in question the one you pulled away from because everything is one-way? Me, I’d let sleeping dogs lie. But, then, I’m not exactly a maven on the subject of friendship.
I love the pendant with the doves/heart. It’s stunning. What is the course at the local U? Are you in the English building on the main drag?
Busy little bugger aren’t we?
Monday morning and I have only run and watered the garden. You have already blogged at least once.
Damnity damn.
Anything in particular you want done with the Commentor. I want to make sure I have the correct comment before I tailor make some post to jab him in the eye.
TV
JRH, what does the duck lips comment mean? I don’t get it.
Gerry, she pulled away from me because she felt I wasn’t holding up my end of the friendship. I’m still not sure if I’m going to send anything; I may be giving her more of what she wants by leaving her alone.
Chatty, yep, I’m back in the building in which I spent most of my academic career. I’m looking forward to being back in that space; I’m feeling nostalgic for it.
It’s from The Vagina Monologues… the one on gyn appts…
jrh, that really made me laugh this morning.
And I agree, send the birthday wish, let them receive it how they choose.
I like that compass necklace. Cool looking. Good luck at your poking and prodding. I start my poking and prodding tomorrow. It goes on for a couple of weeks.
I like the random posts.
TV, are you referring to the troll email? If so, that’s about a comment on my teacher blog, and I don’t expect anything in particular; I just wanted to give my smart people a chance to smack him down…er, chime in.
JRH, okay – now I get it. It’s not so funny when you’re on THIS side of an appointment. Bleh.
Seester, I’m still not convinced. I think she might just prefer to be left alone, but I also recognize that it’s important for me to honor what *I* want, too. I’m still thinking it over.
Mike, the thought of poke-and-prods going on for weeks, at least, the kind of poke-and-prod that I’m heading in for, is horrifying. I’m pretty sure that yours will be no more pleasant, but still… I’m glad you like the random posts; sometimes, that’s all I’ve got.
- The jewelry is beautiful.
- I think I would send the birthday greeting. Since you’ve already thought about it this much, it seems like it’s something that you really want/need to do.
- You’ll be FINE at the Local U! I’m guessing your standards are far above what is already in place there.
– Happy Monday to you!
Love the dove/heart penadant. It is a great gift idea for a very dear friend who could use the love. Any idea for the source
A quick e-mail to wish happy birthday should be okay. If not, then you have learned something about this person.
Have fun at the dr.!!
I LOVE the compass necklace. I’m thinking the design could be turned into one seriously cool stained glass piece…
Both of those necklaces are exquisite. I especially love the tree.
Send the B-day wishes. I have a friend that I cannot reconnect with but I often send birthday wishes. I know she remembers mine, too.
I am thinking about getting some storage from IKEA – shelves or a credenza. A friend recently reassured me they are pretty sturdy. Would love you to give me a push if you agree…
Yes, De, our IKEA shelves are VERY sturdy. Toddler proof even.
De, I’m not sure I could love IKEA more. Is the stuff heirloom quality? NO! It’s laminate over particle board, most of it; but, the fact of the matter is that if one takes reasonable care of it, it lasts for a good, long time (and looks damned good doing it, too). We’ve got a t.v. stand that Mr. Chili bought pre-me (and I came on his scene almost 17 years ago) that’s still functioning admirably. HEY! You just gave me a Ten Things Tuesday idea; watch this space tomorrow to see then things IKEA in the Chili household; THAT ought to convince you!
Tough call for the birthday greetings, I’m in much the same situation. I’m going to send an e-greeting leaving the message open-ended.
I like the random posts, too. Sometimes you just need to shake the cobwebs.
Hope the poke’n prod went well. ugh.
I love the compass necklace and I’m sure you are already familiar with Donne’s use of the compass as a trope in his poetry.
As for the smack-down, by the time I got there everyone else was so articulate and gave the commenter the beat down he deserved. Your readers/friends/commenters are amazing.
I agree with the others, send the birthday wishes and leave it at that. But you can send me her cake. I’ll eat it.
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