Not Much

My father called last night and I didn't answer. Had enough of the world yesterday and was curled up with my book with a 'do not disturb' aura. Paul said he ('dad') left a message for me to call him back, that he had something to tell me. I can't imagine what he has to tell me that I could have any care for. If it were something about one of my brothers, one of my other brothers would tell me. Otherwise, there is nothing. So I debate with myself, 'call or not?' That one can sit awhile, no rush.

I'm reading C.S. Lewis right now. "Surprised by Joy". I think I LOVE that man. At the very least I know I am filled with respect for his thoughtful honesty and reflections. He is awesome.

Today's agenda - finish the last week of my current course. Some cleaning, baking and organizing, have coffee and visit with my Melanie and Crystal for a bit.
Tomorrow's agenda - shop and hang out at home, maybe wrap some stuff.

Will have some time on Monday to finish up any last minute stuff that I don't get to, I think. L told me yesterday not to hurry in to work on Monday, that he'll be sending us all home very early.

Did you ever notice that this time of year, the 'holidays', seem to amplify things? Like that 'time of the month', the hormones don't make us cranky or sad or anything, but amplify the already existing feelings. I think Cmas time does too. When I hear about a sad thing, it seems extra sad to me, or good things seem extra good. Things seem especially rushed, or especially chaotic. We are forced out of our complacent comfortable daily rituals, we are forced to think about things a little more, things we don't normally think about. We are expected to behave and do things out of our normal realm. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Quite possibly it is both...maybe more good for us than not. It bothers me that I don't look forward to the holidays, but look forward to the time when they are over and I'm back into my comfortable routines.

Well, enough thought on that for today. Off to Project Management land. Just want to say that I hope to have the opportunity to meet V one day. "V", I wish you a good holiday, one with lots of success, one day at a time.

Peace