Apparently, all I needed to do was post my concern. She called. She's just leaving school. She didn't realize how late it had gotten. Silly girl. I've had too long of a week to have a scare like that!

So, it's not just the people in my office who are having a monday today, then?

My morning was unbelievable (it was actually much worse for the gf), but I don't have time to go into it right now, but it's a doozy of a story. I'll try and tell it later when I get a second.

Oh, it's totally like me. I am inconsiderate girl when it comes to remembering to call. Plus, drinking with the teachers. But all is well.

Also? Apparently there are enough BATSHIT CRAZY people in teaching that I don't need to worry so much about the fact that I don't know how to do a discovery-based quadratic equation lesson. So long as I'm not saving my urine in bottles in the closet, I'm doing okay.

I hope this means really great weekends for people. (the bad fridays)

We give VW grief for her perfectionist tendencies. Today I had to remind myself , that certain standards are 100% self imposed. I want the house to look really inviting when Matt comes home from a trip. And I've been fretting for the last few hours that things won't be like I want them to be.

It took me that long to acknowledge that :

these were my standards, not his.

Of course I can't do as much as I usually do - I've been sick - and I still have symptoms. It is usually after a full symptom free day that I feel completely like me

and finally due to the noisy gutter - I've been up since 5. It is nap time ( Matt won't be home 'til 9ish tonight)

So long as I'm not saving my urine in bottles in the closet, I'm doing okay.

Nice when the low, is no where close to where you would go.

Nice when the low, is no where close to where you would go.

Exactly! With low expectations, it's easy to excel!

Want to hear Sean's story. Also want my delayed plane to show up. Need nap. Am conserving pronouns so I don't fall asleep on the terminal chair.

Erin, I'm on my Treo, but I'll check out those links when I can. Thanks!

Also, Nora, may I tag?

I hate the punitive ducks.

cass, since your email's givin' you no love, X-post from earlier insent:

Oh, hey, if we get together again, you can just give it to me to drop off if you want. I know Wayne's got one or two he's planning to send with me, so I can add you to his.

This paragraph re: phones. Doesn't come across without context.

By the way, I have most of the day free on Sunday - if you want to hit TJ for a few hours, or if you'd like a bit of help packing for a few hours.

This paragraph before I realized you're doing your Yard Sale Give that day. Anyway, if you need a hand for a while, lemme know.

I wish I were having at least a three day weekend. This week AND the week before - have both sucked.

Guess what? Next week should be only marginally better.

She sort of puffed out her cheeks and said something about "haven't you ever put a ball in your mouth?" I almost piped up with "does a ball gag count?"

"Kidding! I make the guy in the fisting sling wear the ball gag."

I am as one with billytea. And for once? That is just the most depressing thing.

t offers millipede in sympathy

Aside from Leif's sartorial dash, the other high point of today is the naming of the Wallybee.

Tonight, we find out if the Wallybee agrees!

I'm sorry your work's being so petty, Hec. I've reached the conclusion that a sense of perspective is a key development on the road to maturity.