I'm hoping I can doo eet and get back in time for Halloween Horror Nights. But I'm thinking I should leave myself open. This could be great opportunity to find a new direction for my life.

erk, killed the thread. How to get it back on track?

Anybody have weekend plans?

I just received a copy of "Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love", so this weekend, I'm planning on doing some reading and prep for a client whose marriage is in serious jeopardy.

I made the mistake of mentioning John Gottman's ability to predict marriage failure based on the presence of contempt in the relationship. The fellow ran with that and now, I'm trying to show him how he can replace his contemptuous language (learned from his parents) with more honest, productive language.

The book is supposed to be 'flashcards' but it super flimsy. Not sure how to use it effectively. I'm tempted to make actual flashcards. That seems like way too much effort though.

Also? A trip to TJs.

Whee! Mine is an exciting life.

The book is supposed to be 'flashcards' but it super flimsy.

Is it designed to come apart? Maybe buy some plastic sleeves.

Is it designed to come apart? Maybe buy some plastic sleeves.

It is spiral bound and the pages are non-standard, roughly 7x7. Plus, the explanation of one card, say "I've been so focused on being heard, I didn't see how much sense you are really making," is on the flip side of the explanation for another.

Glerg.

Annoying! Apparently, the material was originally printed on actual cards. Now, they are woefully out of print. It would be SUCH a useful tool if it weren't so clunky.

Poo watch 2011 continues. No poo (boo) but also no vomit (yay!) and Mal is very pleased to be home. He made a lot of bad noises at the animal hospital. He also allowed lots of petting and love, but he tends to hiss at anyone in a white coat. Gosh, i can't imagine why!

yay for no vomit. C'mon & poop, dude.

Spring Break! Yay!

Flight at 6 AM. Boo.

Tep, since the outbreak is on the mucous membranes, it can take a bit for it to heal up. And my experience is that the first outbreak was indeed awful, but in the 4 years since I had it, I have had maybe three outbreaks and they were very, very mild.

Are you taking a pain reliever in addition to the Valtrex?

Zen, I am still having a OMFG this is magic reaction to the Xanax. I didn't need any today, but I was able to get to sleep easily on .75 mgs last night as easily as 1 mg. YAY YAY. I am going to be talking with my doc for sure about renewing a script for usage, because so far, it's been a godsend.

I still have to pack my suitcase. I know I'll forget stuff. I also need to clean my kitchen and take out the trash and a bunch of other stuff.