All things considered, lack of sleep inclusive, this week has not been bad so far. The weather brightened immensely this afternoon, skies opening to allow rays of sunlight to warm the atmosphere and touch my kwanzaa cherry tree, about to burst into full bloom. The warmth is tickling my tulips, teasing their buds, enticing them to open to show their glory. My baby maple has new baby leaf buds, and my lilacs and rhododendrons are getting ready for a nice Mama Llama birthday bloom at the beginning of May, customary and, in my book, required blooms for my birthday to be considered complete.
My high degree of stress-induced energy, coupled with two extremely dreary, chilly and damp days this week, has permitted me to whirlwind-clean my home, organize my classroom, fix a broken bicycle chain, organize various to-dos, make necessary phone calls and still have time to play with my children in the afternoons. I am not sleepy when I ought to be due to not having slept more than a few hours in the past few nights. My new class went very well tonight; I can still teach up to past my normal bedtime hours (surprise, surprise!). Last night's honors were very nice and the nominating councilwoman made a beautiful statement on my and the PTA president's behalf regarding our nominations. The hard part was how alone I felt there amid a roomful of people who had family around; I really didn't know anybody, I sat by myself in a row quite literally to myself, nobody to take a picture of me for a memory sake--but perhaps it is best that way, as a memory that only I will have and will tuck away for my own safe-keeping. I didn't stick around for the reception.
I am taking most of the day for myself tomorrow as the temperatures are supposed to be considerably warmer (although today I was down to --gasp!--one layer of clothing and sandals!!!) and only teach one student tomorrow night. I must then prep my things for my flight, which leaves at 6:00 in the morning (meaning taxi to the airport at 4 a.m....good God that is early for a flight that is NOT for vacation purposes). I should be back by 11 p.m. Friday night, but will be bringing my laptop with if I can get a moment to check in while awaiting flights...or in case I get stuck somewhere I really do not want to be.
Deep breaths. I am ready. I even have buttons sewed on (all thanks to She-ra), for goodness sake.
Better not forget my lipstick...Lipstick IS Power.
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Lipstick is power. :) Good luck tomorrow!
ResponderEliminarJAJA Z:
ResponderEliminarWhen I was a freshman in college, my roommate, a highly-sophisticated pre-optometry student and a Junior, taught me in my first week of school that one never knows when She will meet Man of Her Dreams at the University Center...so always put lipstick on before going to the commons to dine.
So I did.
I still do. I love lipstick, even if I wear no other make-up (and I am not a big make-up person at all).
Lipstick and toenail polish. Can't have unpolished tootsies. Just is not right for me.
Be well, Z. I'll keep you posted on Friday's turnout.
Spring...everything new and fresh and bursting with new life. Makes one so happy to be alive and part of it all. I will be thinking of you.. Unfortunately I have to work Friday but will be home after five thirty....I will send you my cell phone # in an email just in case you get stuck at Detroit (heaven forbid) Airport so I can rescue you. Valynnw@hotmail.com...send me your email address. Take care now.
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