May 22, 2002

Countdown

I will be in Florida by the first of June and so here I am avoiding the countdown of days until I leave. Please dont tell me how many it is. Im just not prepared to deal with that.

Heres whats going on in the magic land of Denial

Somebody mentioned to me that there are ways to signal to yourself that your day has OFFICIALLY started. You do these things and then you realize your day is in progress and you need to act accordingly. Seemed like a good way to possibly banish some of my current slothdom. All I will say to that Somebody is that I have the cleanest damn sink in Georgia. Still no shoes on my feet though

I came across an idea in a book I was reading. (Reading is a good activity when in sloth mode). It said to start a Complements Journal. The theory is that you record all the complements you receive maybe a little of the background material around it and then pretty soon you have a pile of things to go back and read and feel good about. Since my sister was here for a couple of days I bought us each one. She actually wrote a couple of things in hers already. Mine is still sitting on the coffee table, its virgin pages untouched. Not that I would resort to pathetic begging. but please, feel free to submit material for inclusion in my journal. hehe

Sis and I went to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center yesterday. Cool. Library, museum, offices very nice. There was a traveling exhibit that had to do with the Declaration of Independence. The traveling exhibit included a movie which had various actors/actresses reading the Declaration. I had never actually LISTENED to the words before. Quite moving. A genial docent attached himself to me and my sis and we basically got a personal tour of the entire museum. Lovely! Regardless of what you think/thought of President Carter the man Jimmy Carter is amazing. And it seems to me as if the presidency was not his greatest achievement or life work. He has done and continues to do so much since then.

The most entertaining part of that little jaunt was in the gift store. A seniors group had come to tourand they were in rare form in the gift shop. One woman had her purse up on the counter and was furiously digging through it. She cheerfully extracted a small white parcel and announced to the room at large..

Ive got a donut if anyone wants it.

No takers on the donut. She tried again.

Ive got some candy in here. Three pieces.

Now THAT got some attention.

Well! We were just wondering who had some candy. I usually have some, but not today. Wheres that candy, dear?

Right here somewhere. Three pieces.

Well eat that right up. And this tiny short little woman with shoulders rounded by age was making a bee line for the woman with the food purse. Her hand was outstretched and I swear she was drooling.

As I turned towards my sister to poke her in the ribs to watch this little playlet, another member of the group walked up to me. She was quite put together and impeccably dressed. I dont believe that her hair would have dared to have a bad hair day.

Hmpf! she snorted a wee bit derisively. Seems to me if she wanted candy so much she should have brought her own!

I choked back a snort of laughter and hurriedly agreed with her. I was rewarded with the secret of successful touring of the sites with a seniors group.

I brought my own crackers and water. I take care of myself! And she stalked off with a withering look in the direction of the candy begger.

Sis and I laughed cause we could both see ourselves somewhere in the future Shed be the one digging in her purse to find treats to make everyone happy. Id be the haughty one feeling superior to those other old fools who didnt have enough sense to bring their own refreshments.

School is out for the summer tomorrow. Oh no! Nope not even gonna talk about it. Cant go there. Its just too frightening. Just gonna sit right here and stick my head a little deeper into the sand.

Saturday I am heading to Tennessee to see Young Stud and his gf. Its the annual High School alumni soccer game. Fun to go see some of the boys and parents. Fun to see Young Stud. Fun to yell at the coach as he fills in as referee. Fun to catch up on the soap opera going on in Nowhere, TN. LAST year I found out that the mother of one of my sons friends had married one of my sons other friends and was expecting a baby. Let me make that clearer A 40-something year old woman married a 20-something year old man. OK a little odd, but not so terrible. But you see the boy she married (and had a baby with) is her daughters ex-boyfriend. Now my sons friend has a little sister that was fathered by her ex-boyfriend. And I bet you guys thought those folks on Jerry Springer were acting!

My hairdresser has volunteered to keep track of my house and my daughter over the summer. Hell feed my kitties. He is such a sweetie. He offered to let my daughter stay with him over the summer. I was tempted. But really, since Ill be in Florida and not around to actually watch the fireworks that would ensue, its not worth the effort. Drama Princess vs. Drama Queen. with daily rematches. hehe

Enough jabbering I gotta go clean my sink and start my day.

Have fun cleaning your sink 🙂 I guess I should clean mine as well

Are you coming to the Sunshine State for a visit? I agree Carter has done many good things regardless of what some folks think.

May 23, 2002

unsolicited complement: you write very fun entries…:)

hee hee hee – hope you have fun on the banks of De Nile for a few more days yet. I love Jimmy. Jimmy is my hero! Lisyl, nsi

Elle: 2

May 23, 2002

Linda Kay

May 23, 2002

I think I’ve known you long enough to say this: You are a good person. You also are a gifted writer and very intelligent, but the most important thing is that you are a good person. Good luck with your travels and with keeping the kidlets in line. Blessings,

Well, since we’re keeping this on the sly, let me just say … I have no shoes on at the moment and my sink is still kinda messy, but my day has officially started! Heh! For the record, this someone is very proud of you, Cleo! Now, I’m slinking out without signing this note. 🙂

Wonderful entry – that’s for catching me up.I think I need to start watching Jerry Springer – that’s one interesting story you’ve just told us *grin*. So you are going to Florida and Chickie’s staying at home – Wow – you’re one brave mum. Good luck with everything – you are bound to be superbusy now

Willy & Wilma

May 23, 2002

The Florida job in another week! Hope it’s the beginning of a happy & prosperous life for you

I think you are a wonderful person and a great writer. There, how’s that? I loved the story about the senior citizens, too funny! Almost sounded like a few of the toddlers I watch! LOL 🙂

Kidd J

May 23, 2002

I don’t think you start your day like that…I don’t anyway. I can’t believe school is out for you already…hannah doesn’t get out until june 7th! I could see me and laura like that….in a few years that is…:)

Tuppence

May 23, 2002

Good to catch up with you again!

Nectar

May 23, 2002

Talent…talent…talent…pouring out of your pen onto the heart and soul of those reading…huggles

you weave magic wth yr words and give joy to others with them .i can se that you are kind and caringand that you have done some tremendous growing . and now a new adventure , mouth dry, heart thumping , stomach spewing acid . so what’s new ??? you’ll do it , you already have .

ryn: DUH! here. I should have realized that, deermeeces. Thank-you. :)The next night Catman brought in a big fat field mouse and laid on a big smooch for V’man. hehehe

I can imagine you very excited for the trip as I do. I hope you will have a grand time. Be happy! Lovelots!

As a foreigner Jimmy Carter always did seem a better person then most who have recently worn the hat of Pres in the USA.The mother marrying the ex-bf seems a good idea. This way he doesn’t waste the daughter’s life trying to get her to live down to the role he perceives as her replacing his mother. OK *removes tongue from cheek* 🙂 cA

ermentrude

May 24, 2002

So how came chickie isn’t coming to FLorida? I hope you enjoy the move and your independance will stand u to it… Slothdom must rule!

wow.. um… so much to comment on so much you said.. i think the only way to cover it all is with a hug… {{hugs}}

Please email me at Happywife@opendiary.com. I want to ask you a question.

Torin

May 24, 2002

Whaddaya mean school is out? My kids have another month of it. With a sigh…

LOL! Was the donut wrapped in a wadded up Kleenex? You are a WONDERFUL writer! (I’d say that even if you didn’t need it for your Complement Book…)

Florida!!! So nice to be warm now that winter is here …at least in Oz . You do not want to use ruby slippers to come here in Winter! I was so very happy to see ALL those notes and to know that I have one reader! as lately for some reason I have had few indeed. Strange but then perhaps my writing can be boring as it is all my diary from those times and I should edit it. Can’t. Alexias

I should leave you as many notes as you have left me! But my optus provider keeps timing me off the screen to my rage.. I will have to look for another. May the force be with you in Florida and wherever{Just seen 2 Star Wars}, Dear Wolfie I do so appreciate your writing. By the way some very dramatic confrontations are coming and I have 20 entries all ready to put up! Another 30 poems . Alexias

You don’t have bad hair. You don’t have a dirty sink. Sloth hath its rewards. Perhaps I should have a sloth day for myself. My hair is awful, in desparate for a good cut. My sink is horrific, even kitty quit sleeping in it. Now she resides in the one CLEAN basket of laundry that has been laying on Kids bed for a week.Call me when you’re settled in. Better, stop for a break here on your way.

so where is daughter going? For your book, Courteous friend who is willing to stuff a toad, frog, and one art imp into her car, refusing proffered gas money for hauling our decidedly heavier tummies to and fro the indian eatery. 🙂 Okay, okay, so it needs some work, but i gotta go pee, and then i’ll get it right 🙂

there’s the time that you put a big smile on my face that lasted about an hour at least! when you said, “YOU have a wolfie coffee mug, then i’ll have to get a frog one”. That implies something there’s a loveliness of spirit and a willingness to try something new, or bring something else in.. you know, 🙂 Want some deck fumes? we stained/treated/goo/oiled it with cans of stuff. Rita’s

are you headed down 75 on your way to FL? i wonder if it’s possible for you to make a short detour to the left and drop the laptop at dad’s. I think he’s 3 miles from the interstate, two left and then one left again. We just haven’t made it up there, and prob will for his birthday or july 4. He’s past most everything, south out of town, after 675 ends, etc.

I have to agree with your perspective on President Carter…very impressive life he has made. I know the general concensus re: his presidency is not that great, but that’s what happens when quality people get into politics where image means much more than results. Anywho-he’s great. Re: older women and much younger men-amazing how much of that is going on…usually short-term; still amazing.-Jeff

Ok, Gemma took my compliments. Can you put us both down for good person and gifted writer? 🙂 Have a great time in Florida.

.imp.

June 13, 2002

OMG…WHERE have I been??! June 1?! That means you’re already there! Reading on…~:)