Neon Blue Drink

Just when you think it is safe to breathe... The word busy gets tapped on my forehead so much lately, there is a beginning of a permanent indentation. Did I mention being part of a user testing team on a software application? More meetings today, tomorrow and the next week for all kindsa stuff. May I please have my old schedule back sans meetings?

Bridget strikes again... Marching up to my desk in the afternoon, she advises me not to enter the Ladies Room because someone has fully violated the area. I asked, You? Noooo. Okay. (Had to clear that up first, you know.) She said that she was there from drinking too much water earlier, but decided to play game of Tetris on her cell phone for a minute while she was otherwise engaged. She found herself getting to Level 11 in the game and decided to leave when the violation was at its zenith. I asked her if her butt and leg got numb from her gaming position. She confirmed that she had to walk like Quasimodo getting out of the room and then noticed the identity of the offender getting out of the stall. By the time the story was told in its entirety, I was in tears.

The universe always has proper timing for things and I decided to go down the hallway before I packed up and left for the day. I was passing by the elevator vestibule and saw my friend Nikki inside. She IM'ed me earlier and she wasn't in the best mood. I opened the door, said hello and gave her a hug. She thanked me and took the elevator down.

While I was at Happy Hour at the Blue Martini with several of my gang, I received this text from her: Wow u will never know how much that hug meant to me. Again thank u so much 4 being such a positive person in my life *Nikki.

It is incredibly easy for me to be positive for other people. Being positive for myself is quite the opposite. I find it very trying. Sigh.

Tawny's husband Jeff decided to order the lounge bar's namesake drink, The Blue Martini. DJ remarked that it looked like a lava lamp. It totally does!


I can't drink anything made with Blue Curacao because it makes me sick. I teased Jeff that he was drinking Smurf Essence. Everyone had a hilarious drink before topping the time by ordering their favorite java at Starbucks. Got home at a good hour and did not feel too guilty for making the dog wait.

Watched a small portion of TV which was preempted by President Bush's Primetime Speech. I tried to listen, but just couldn't sustain interest. I don't like it when I lose respect for leaders and authority. It means the system has broken down. Can't have that.

It is raining outside as I type. I know I've mentioned before how much I love rain, but I really do. It's nature's way of cleansing and nourishing all living things. I like the sounds made by the rain, too. Might help me sleep better. I have not been doing that new sleeping ritual for a while. Raindrops on roses...

Neon Blue Drink

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I've decided that the worst part of my days lately have been the mornings. Feel like a pinball in a pinball machine bumping against flaps and bells. Bouncing from fighting back tears when I think of MEBFKAY to road rage at rush hour traffic to experiencing PMS symptoms. Makes for a mad morning.

Meetings with our boss who's last day is Friday and our interim boss have taken precedent. Our group is having lunch at The Cheesecake Factory tomorrow right before more meetings. I am going to miss my boss. He's a good guy. His official last day will be tomorrow, but he'll probably cut out early.

On a brighter note, I've realized it's official that I have the corner market on the greatest friends in the world and I will not hear any words against them!

IM excerpts.....

Nikki: Do you remember the card you gave me months ago? Well if you come by my cube you will find it on the wall here. It is here pinned to my cube wall and it brightens my day every day I look at it.

Tawnyia: Whomever you are speaking with at the moment feels like the center of your attention. You go out of your way to make sure everyone feels important and cared for. That is why we all love you so much.

Jill said when I told her what Tawnyia wrote: You do make everyone feel important. You do that for me. I listen to my card often. (A musical card of encouragement that plays "I Will Survive" that I had given her a couple of months back.) I have all of the little things that you give to me. Even the ribbon from the presents. I am lucky to have met you and YOU do make a difference in my life.

You can't buy genuine validation like that and all it took was being myself. I love it!

Kathy picked me up for dinner tonight. We went to a restaurant that I had seen being remodeled and wanted to see the results. The place looked great with its updated decor and bistro feel. Ended up ordering from the breakfast selections off the menu and finishing with our own pie slices. It was a great time filled with giggles.

We stopped at the grocery store after so I could pick up a cake and card for my boss tomorrow. Bridget will be helping with getting that and our invitees organized for a quick get together in the day. We want to make sure he realizes how much we appreciate him and want to wish him well.

The lesson here for the ladies is that you should never neglect your friends when you have a boyfriend because you will always need your friends. There shouldn't be drastic changes in your relationships with your girls. Who will catch you when your relationship fails? I always make sure my friends know they are still a part of my life and make time for them because I care deeply about them. Feeling their love back now.

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