Laughter
Luke started a new job today. Years ago, on his 1st day of work after graduating from college, he kindly sent me an email titled "First email" and included his new phone and a short message about how things are going. Sharing his excitement and a small life experience and ensuring I had his new email address is thoughtful. Luke's always been incredibly thoughtful.
He's changed jobs quite a bit the past few years - in order to take on challenges and contiue learning while I've been at the same job for 6 years (as of today, as a matter of fact).
Last night Luke and I laughed about how I've sent him one "1st email" and he's sent me 5 or 6.
Thought and Emotion
On Nameless, I described the very tiring post office errand which took 75 minutes over lunch. Upon return, when I pulled into a parking space at the office, I let out a long sign and rested my head on the seat back.
I was reminded of my 1st manager, Mary, who is incredibly smart, tenacious and works and plays hard. One day, she took me out to lunch and we got back to the office a few minutes early. We pulled into the parking space, looked at the clock, simultaneously leaned our seats back and snoozed, quietly and peacefully, for 10 minutes.
20 August 2007
17 August 2007
Friday
Laughter and thought
Luke turned 31 years of age this week. For his birthday, he asked for larger coffee mugs. This morning, with a new mug full of hot tea in hand, he said:
"You know you're in your thirties when you ask for coffee mugs for your birthday. Ten years ago, I would have said [upon receipt of coffee mugs as a gift] 'Uh, thanks.' Then thrown the mugs in the trash."
Emotion
Today is my former manager's last day here. He's incredibly kind and I'm so thankful for all he's done for me, so this change and good-bye is emotional. I'm also saddened today after learning someone from home has died. For someone my age to die so young, it's unfair, especially someone so kind.
Luke turned 31 years of age this week. For his birthday, he asked for larger coffee mugs. This morning, with a new mug full of hot tea in hand, he said:
"You know you're in your thirties when you ask for coffee mugs for your birthday. Ten years ago, I would have said [upon receipt of coffee mugs as a gift] 'Uh, thanks.' Then thrown the mugs in the trash."
Emotion
Today is my former manager's last day here. He's incredibly kind and I'm so thankful for all he's done for me, so this change and good-bye is emotional. I'm also saddened today after learning someone from home has died. For someone my age to die so young, it's unfair, especially someone so kind.
13 August 2007
Monday
Today's not a good day. Everyday is typically the place for positive thoughts but Luke and I are sharing some stress and I just can't seem to get over the hump today.
Laughter and Emotion
Canaan, Megan and Angela were here this past weekend for our annual girls trip and the four of us shared a lot of laughs. Now that they have returned home, I miss them terribly.
Thought
I've been thinking a lot about things left unsaid. Nothing in particular, just pondering why we choose to say certain things and keep quiet about others.
Laughter and Emotion
Canaan, Megan and Angela were here this past weekend for our annual girls trip and the four of us shared a lot of laughs. Now that they have returned home, I miss them terribly.
Thought
I've been thinking a lot about things left unsaid. Nothing in particular, just pondering why we choose to say certain things and keep quiet about others.
06 August 2007
Monday
Laughter
This morning I smiled when I received an adorable text message from my best friend. My three best girlfriends from high school are coming to visit this week for an all-out fun girls weekend. I can't wait!
I smiled again just now after getting a cup of hot chocolate from the coffee shop downstairs. Although Texas summers are hot, the building I work in is cold and I drink hot chocolate year-round. Hot chocolate is my favorite drink.
Thought and Emotion
My Dad called me this morning to tell me about a small gift he and Mom got for Luke and I (an Acie Law IV bobble head doll). He was laughing and being funny and silly and it made me think about the fact that he beat cancer. Maybe not for good but the laughter in his voice makes it hard to think otherwise.
I was reading an article this morning, the individual being interviewed was talking about "being in love". I got tingles all over thinking about Luke and how deeply I care for him.
This morning I smiled when I received an adorable text message from my best friend. My three best girlfriends from high school are coming to visit this week for an all-out fun girls weekend. I can't wait!
I smiled again just now after getting a cup of hot chocolate from the coffee shop downstairs. Although Texas summers are hot, the building I work in is cold and I drink hot chocolate year-round. Hot chocolate is my favorite drink.
Thought and Emotion
My Dad called me this morning to tell me about a small gift he and Mom got for Luke and I (an Acie Law IV bobble head doll). He was laughing and being funny and silly and it made me think about the fact that he beat cancer. Maybe not for good but the laughter in his voice makes it hard to think otherwise.
I was reading an article this morning, the individual being interviewed was talking about "being in love". I got tingles all over thinking about Luke and how deeply I care for him.
03 August 2007
Friday
Laughter
Tonight we took Acie for a walk and ran into neighbors with an 18 month old black lab. We've seen the couple and their pup a couple of times over the past few weeks and always say hello. Tonight, the four of us chatted as our pups played together and rolled around on the grass. I love making new friends, Acie does too.
Thought
I read a lovely post on Lisa's blog which caused a great deal of thought and inspiration to "paddle with the tide". I also downloaded Gimp, a free photo imaging software application, and completed a couple of turtorials. I'm eager to learn about digital image manipulation.
Emotion
This afternoon I talked on the phone for about a half hour to a very dear friend, a family friend. With busy lives and many miles between us, we don't get to talk often and it was refreshing to hear about how she and her family are doing.
Tonight we took Acie for a walk and ran into neighbors with an 18 month old black lab. We've seen the couple and their pup a couple of times over the past few weeks and always say hello. Tonight, the four of us chatted as our pups played together and rolled around on the grass. I love making new friends, Acie does too.
Thought
I read a lovely post on Lisa's blog which caused a great deal of thought and inspiration to "paddle with the tide". I also downloaded Gimp, a free photo imaging software application, and completed a couple of turtorials. I'm eager to learn about digital image manipulation.
Emotion
This afternoon I talked on the phone for about a half hour to a very dear friend, a family friend. With busy lives and many miles between us, we don't get to talk often and it was refreshing to hear about how she and her family are doing.
01 August 2007
Wednesday
Laughter
Luke and I had lunch with friends today and laughed catching up and telling stories
Thought
A line from an episode of The West Wing we watched last night remained on my mind today and I've spent time thinking about people and organizations. In a meeting with Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman, a congressman rhetorically asks:
"Why don't all anti-NRA individuals just join the NRA and vote in opposition. That would be the end of [the gun control debate]".
The "can't beat them join them and beat them" approach is interesting. What would happen if those opposed to the core values of an organzation were in the same room as those who do not oppose? Would everyone's voice be heard, continuing the debate?
Organizations take on the ideas and behaviors of its members, but in this case, what would most likely happen is the original members in favor of current gun control laws would leave the NRA and form a new, perhaps, stronger organization .
Emotion
I had sort of a bad day this morning and by 10 am, was quite grumpy. Driving to a work meeting and rushing to avoid being late, I put on one of my favorite Tom Petty songs to avert my tears. And it helped. Free Fallin' works almost everytime.
Luke and I had lunch with friends today and laughed catching up and telling stories
Thought
A line from an episode of The West Wing we watched last night remained on my mind today and I've spent time thinking about people and organizations. In a meeting with Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman, a congressman rhetorically asks:
"Why don't all anti-NRA individuals just join the NRA and vote in opposition. That would be the end of [the gun control debate]".
The "can't beat them join them and beat them" approach is interesting. What would happen if those opposed to the core values of an organzation were in the same room as those who do not oppose? Would everyone's voice be heard, continuing the debate?
Organizations take on the ideas and behaviors of its members, but in this case, what would most likely happen is the original members in favor of current gun control laws would leave the NRA and form a new, perhaps, stronger organization .
Emotion
I had sort of a bad day this morning and by 10 am, was quite grumpy. Driving to a work meeting and rushing to avoid being late, I put on one of my favorite Tom Petty songs to avert my tears. And it helped. Free Fallin' works almost everytime.
30 July 2007
Monday
Laughter
Luke and I were cuddling on the couch together watching The West Wing. I can't remember what was said to encourage this response, but he made a face at me and a peace sign and I burst into laughter. We watched one of my favorite episodes, Press Secretary CJ has to choose the more photogenic of 2 turkeys, Troy and Eric, at Thanksgiving.
Thought
Today I thought about photography.
Emotion
The hot summer temperature reminded me of how Mom used to buckle the seatbelt for me when I was little. The handle was metal and would get really hot, so she'd reach over and buckle me in, ensuring I was safe.
Luke and I were cuddling on the couch together watching The West Wing. I can't remember what was said to encourage this response, but he made a face at me and a peace sign and I burst into laughter. We watched one of my favorite episodes, Press Secretary CJ has to choose the more photogenic of 2 turkeys, Troy and Eric, at Thanksgiving.
Thought
Today I thought about photography.
Emotion
The hot summer temperature reminded me of how Mom used to buckle the seatbelt for me when I was little. The handle was metal and would get really hot, so she'd reach over and buckle me in, ensuring I was safe.
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