Mainly Clear Skies

Freedom.

mainlyclearskies — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:43 +0000

This morning after showering at the gym, I was applying lotion to each of my weird spots (whole other story) when my class instructor came through the locker room to talk to one of the other ladies. She and I ended up chatting about her day yesterday. She’s on vacation this week and had done this and that yesterday and oh, it was so nice. I chatted with her and applied my lotion. After a few minutes she left. And I got dressed. Yes, I was stark naked the whole time. And, you know, it was only a little weird because most people won’t stop to talk if you have no clothes on. She wasn’t being weird, I wasn’t being weird and I felt pretty comfortable.

So maybe this weekend I’ll celebrate freedom from body issues and try to relax about all the things going on in/on my body right now.

Happy Independence Day! Don’t forget your sunscreen.

I Want These.

mainlyclearskies — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:28:19 +0000

Nothing Important.

mainlyclearskies — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:29:32 +0000

I’m in a much better mood today. Free popcorn always helps. And I’m working on the first - of what I hope is many - bag. Because I can. I also won a tote bag today. I love tote bags.

Went to the doctor again this morning. I get to have an ultrasound on my breasts this week. And people say married life is boring. Ha! It doesn’t get much more exciting than ultrasounds and mole removal.

I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch today. I am sick of eating soup every day. I decided to go back to the basics. I also have some chips. And a banana. But no cookies. Darn!

I have a lot of work to do today. I would rather eat free popcorn all day. I think I will clean out my cabinets. If it weren’t for procrastination, I wouldn’t get anything done. Or something like that.

In my workout class this morning, I could do a move that my instructor couldn’t. Abs of steel, I tell you. I’m really proud of myself.

I had sex last night. With my husband. That always puts me in a better mood.

It’s only a 3.5 day work week for me. That always puts me in a better mood too.

I Am In A Bad Mood.

mainlyclearskies — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:09:09 +0000

To Mondays and not winning the lottery: Kiss. My. Ass.

To the rude bitch who was tailgating me ALL THE WAY through the construction zone this morning: Back the fuck off. Seriously.

To my nephew who was too stubborn to say thank you for his bazillion birthday presents yesterday: You’re four years old and you can talk. No excuses. I wish I had taken my gift back.

To my brother and sister-in-law who gave up on making my nephew say thank you: Way to go.

To my body that has me going to the doctor again tomorrow: Hang in there. I need you.

Happy Birthday.

mainlyclearskies — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:42:05 +0000

It’s Happy Birthday To You Day today.

In honor, (or coincidentally) tomorrow begins the Weekend of Birthdays. My brother (birthday is June 30) and his daughter (birthday is June 26) will be celebrating their birthdays with a cookout tomorrow at lunchtime. My niece will be 1 year old! Hard to believe another year has gone so quickly.

After that party, E and I will head to his mom’s (birthday is June 25) to take her out to dinner for her birthday. We will be going to one of her favorite restaurants, which (yay!) happens to be one of my favorite restaurants, and it’s not a place we visit often. That will be fun. And also the reason I’m skipping the donuts (again!) today.

We will spend the night at E’s mom’s. On our way home Sunday, we will stop at my other brother’s for my middle nephew’s 4th birthday. His birthday is June 30th - same as my other brother. Also scrunched in there is a wedding anniversary for the brother who is celebrating the birthday. So much for having the day to yourself.

I am all for having my birthday be MY day. I always take the day off, try to do something fun, celebrate the milestones (Caribbean cruise w/ friends for my 30th!), and just enjoy being alive. So far I haven’t had to share my day with anyone else. And that’s how I like it. One day during the year that I can be selfish without feeling the guilt.