Life ...

... it's a long game. Two important insights from dinner last night:

Most children who have at least one unconditionally-loving parent turn out fine.

Vigilance is great; be vigilant but don't be paranoid.

It's Friday ...

Response to T-Girl: "I had a bad day ... Water heater leaking and will likely need to be replaced.

Almost didn't go to yoga but did, saw a gal I hadn't seen in forever, got talked into going to dinner with two yoga women friends (went in yoga pants, sweatshirt, UGGs, wet hair don't care). My boss texted me after 7 and may need me in the a.m.

Got home about a half hour ago.

So glad I went to both yoga and dinner.

What time tomorrow? Work should not require my afternoon."

A shot in the arm

This is why he used to be my best friend:

"It's almost February. There was 14 mins more daylight today than Jan 1. There will be 3 min 42 secs more on MLK.

Spring is racing to meet you. "

Resolution

So it's a new year, and I'm going to try to post more ... even if it's just posting text messages and emails and the like that I swap with my anchors.

Just proof to myself that I do "write," even if it's not "official."

To be honest, I do enough "writing" at my day job as it is. Even if it's corporate "blah, blah, blah." On this date, I'm very grateful to write corporate blah-blah. Six years ago the telecom giant I worked for notified us that it was filing for bankruptcy.

Not to spoil the ending ... it does turn out ok, and I have survived thus far.

From my yoga instructor who was supposed to teach tonight but didn't ...

Hi!!! How's Ryder(?)? I had do go to a doctors appointment for Molly at last minute. How was class. Did Greg kill yall? I'm taking 5:30 tomorrow morning.

Ryder is much better after being home Mon and Tuesday - and on his antibiotics. Thank you for asking. Glad we caught it early.

The kid is predictable. He had strep on Jan. 3 last year, Jan. 12 this year.

Is everything ok with Molly?

I had a feeling you would be swapping with Gregg since you covered for him Friday. : ) And I was RIGHT!

Yes, he killed us. It was probably my worst class in recent memory.

I lost my breath about a quarter-way in ... then my heart was pounding, then my head was pounding, then I felt like I might vomit and/or faint. I sat on the bench in the corner by the tree for a solid 30 minutes after class and I left a mark. : ) BUT, it's better than skipping.

Even Bonita said this was her worst class since the new year, and she goes every single day. I was in good company.

Hoping to make it back tomorrow after work.

It's just yoga

I think that instructor tried to kill me.

Though it was only *eight* days since my last class, I only went 2x over holiday and tonight at BYR was brutal. Was the toughest instructor, the one who does not believe in running fans or opening the door. At all. Ever.

Minutiae

Back at work? I am wfh today since school does not resume until tomorrow. At least I can run laundry while home.

We just rolled into Dallas at 5 p.m. yesterday, then R had a match at 8:45.

Found out I'm supposed to be in Vegas for work event next month ... Welcome back, eh? I am stressed already. And in debt ... Sheesh! Holiday was expensive. And I have to fetch dogs in an hour.