Off and running

Hey there, Amanda.

I started my day at 7 this morning. I arrived at the blood lab at 7:15 and I was already number 15. No joke. Fortunately I was in search of coffee only a half hour later. I grabbed a cup at my supermarket bakery and proceeded to fill my cart with kid snacks--Chex mix, Doritoes, Reeses peanut butter cups. (Thank goodness she also requested cucumbers.) I picked up the few other things I needed and was home by 9.

Unfortunately, I got a migraine at the store (I swear it's the bright fluorescent lights in the lab. I got a migraine last time I was there over the summer for my thyroid) so I wasn't able to keep up my momentum for long after I got home. Pretty much I was only good for unloading groceries and the dishwasher before coming to a screeching halt and a late morning nap.

An hour ago I forced myself to get up and clean up my room and master bath. I changed sheets and organized laundry, but alas I am out of time. Doing the laundry will have to wait, I guess. L just called with the heads up that they are an hour from a late lunch at Olive Garden, where I'll be picking up my Sunshine.

I am looking forward to our time together, but also glad I took some time to myself last night. After cocktail number 2 (you were right) I decided to go to a place close by--and I'm so glad I did. I ran into the older brother of my old neighborhood friend (P) and his wife, who kept me company during my mussels. Then, after they left, one of my current neighbors and pool friend came in and kept me company during my Caesar salad with grilled salmon. I finished my night with a killer Espresso martini (the bartender--who is so nice and makes me feel like a favorite regular--used vanilla vodka, Kahlua, white creme de cacao and a shot of espresso. It was divine. The whole evening felt like such a treat. I vow to do it again soon.

But now I'm off to meet my Sunshine and her family for lunch and be the best aunt in the world. (No offense.)....

Hope you are having a good day.

Love,
Barb