The high school music booster activities are really cranking into high gear as we get ready for the start of the school year. Lots of meetings, peace-making, and budget-reviewing going on. I'm working on ways to make the organization more "visible" and get more people involved.
Had my second meeting with my career counselor last night. It was really cool - she is SO enthusiastic about my future, it really pumps me up! I commented on one thing I liked from the book I recommended earlier: When you are wanting to make a change in your life, it is ESSENTIAL to broaden your network of friends and associates. Even if the folks who already know you are "supportive", they have a preconceived notion of you that is hard for them to shake, at least subconsciously. It's much easier to be "the new you" with people who never KNEW the old you - and their reaction then gives you validation and encouragement.
W is struggling with frustration in her own job right now - doing my best to be supportive without "fixing". W is also being more affectionate towards me, which is of course welcome. Came home one night last week to find her already two glasses of wine ahead of me - very giggly and feeling no pain. That was a Very Good Evening.
W and I are reaching out to more people, more often, to do stuff together. For example, this Sunday (after we ship D15 off to marching band camp), we suggested to several other band parents that we celebrate by going to an outdoor concert that night. Got several immediate RSVPs of people who will come - good stuff. It feels like W and I are working together to do these things more, which seems like the ideal way to build the R and our friendships with people.
D15 is being quite the snotty, spoiled, sullen teenager lately. Had the old Elton John song "The B!tch is Back" running through my head all weekend, if that gives you any indication...
Still bike riding, both with W and with a couple other friends, whenever I can. Really enjoying the nice weather we are having right now! I need to do more riding, and also go back on a diet - my weight is creeping up past where I like it.
To top it off, I'm very busy at work.
Summing up: Busy, happy, and optimistic about the future. What more could anyone ask?
Thread #10 22 year M, MLC, Piecing since 1/07 Goal: Live with confidence & enthusiasm!
