Little bit of time before my next meeting and in the mood to tap an entry out. Gotta take these moments when you can, I guess.
Boss Party Pants is back from her trip to the South of France, and OH! I told you I have a new boss, right? Well, we were together in NY last week, and I adore her! Soft spoken and sweet yet smart and productive lets me do my thing (which can get a little spastic at times) with the addition of constructive comments. I think we hit it off really wellbetter than I expected, even. I can tell that Im going to learn a lot from her. And the really good news is, she doesnt appear to rock out as much as BPP. This could be the buffer I need from becoming a major alcoholic when I travel. Operation SIC [Stay in Control] is underway!
And SIC is what I was last night. I left work at a decent time, went to the gym, and when all that was done, I didnt feel like going home. I was actually craving this seared ahi tuna salad that I sometimes get at one of my fave restos. So I took myself on a little date. It was quite pleasant, actually. I treated myself to a glass of wine and had an interesting conversation with the guy sitting next to me (hed told me he was leaving when I first sat down, but ended up staying and talking for a couple hours!). No interest on my side, and the conversation did get a little [mucho] salty, but I laughed a lot until he started accidentally brushing my butt with his arm and scooting in closer. It was time to call it an evening at that point anyway. I was very proud of myself for not having a second glass when he offered. Plus, he wanted to buy my whole dinner, but I refused. Good for me!
Been thinking tons about AtH/Nabe. So much it makes my head hurt. Hes a nice guy and Ill continue to be his friend, but I certainly dont need to obsess over him any more. Its a waste of energyenergy that could and should go elsewhere. So much to do!
Project Update: So far, Project OPAL is off to a slow start, thanks to unreasonable and unreliable handymen/painters. I have a feeling painting the loft might be a job for Super Ginger. Perhaps Im jinxing the whole thing so Ill be able to do it myself. What do you think?
When the first painter came over to give me a quote, he walked in just brimming with negative energy. It was weird. I cant believe hed come over if he really didnt want a paint job. He didnt pay attention to what I was saying and actually asked, You want to paint the brick wall? No, no, NO, you IDIOT! I want to paint the walls Im pointing at. Did I point at the brick wall? Did I say anything about the brick wall? I wanted to ask him these questions, of course, but what came out of my mouth was, You sure are negative about painting this place, arent you? His quote came in $1200 over what I want to pay. I told him he was a waste of my time and gave him the boot. Asshole.
The next guy is a friend of Best Buds fiancé. I thought for sure hed be very prompt and interested since it was a recommendation from BBs man. These guys are all pretty much master craftsmen, and I was excited to have a friend of a friend come look at the place. But hes blown me off twice, and Im getting discouraged.
So, I think Im about ready to start chipping away at this project, a little bit at a time. Pops even told me that hed help me if I wanted him to. I think that would be fun, my dad and me painting the place. Of course, it would be even more fun if someone would come in and do it for me for free, but nobodys offering to do that hell, I cant even get someone to come in and do it for several hundred dollars. Whats wrong with people?
Travel Update: Off to Canada on Thursday! I cant believe in all of my travels Ive never been to visit our friends in the Great White Northever! Im really looking forward to it. Ill be solo in Montreal on Thursday evening through early, early Saturday morning, and then Ill meet up with my small group in Toronto the rest of the weekend through Monday evening. Ive got to remember to take lots of pix. Thats something Ive gotten out of the habit of doing, and I sometimes kick myself over it. I also want to pick up some postcardsespecially if I can find some vintage ones. Im thinking about a project for Project OPAL that will incorporate postcards from all over:
On a somewhat postcard-related thought, I like this…
Better run. Duty calls .
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