I'm keeping up with my blog post minimum among other things. This is not a bad thing.
I have almost shaken the funk that I have been in lately. I have not been ill, but I have just felt out of it lately. I'm starting to feel like I know myself again.
Maybe going home for a day and doing yard work with family helped me feel grounded again. My brother and I cut down a large tree branch which was growing too far out towards the roof. As it was falling, it swung towards the ladder that I was standing on. I jumped off the ladder to avoid getting smacked in the face and smashed. My brother and mom were thoroughly amused. (The ladder was an average size but we were using a very long pole with the blade at the end, so it wasn't a huge leap.) All in all, it will be a family story now haha.
Maybe it was the funny encounter tonight with God's creatures.
Tonight a white dog about 70 lbs. walked right up to me as I was taking out the trash. He seemed to be lost. There was no one around and he had no collar. He sniffed me and was going to move on. It was an interesting experience because I don't encounter animals on a daily basis as we don't have pets in the apt and I'm in a school. I run and get Kyle who is excellent with dogs and we follow him around the buildings for a few minutes. The dog seems to know his way home but almost gets into a fight with a friendly little dog being walked home - maybe he felt threatened/it was his turf? All in all we found the dog's home and the owners didn't even know he was missing. Odd experience, but wanted to share it. How does someone not notice that their fuzzy friend is m.i.a.? They were thankful though and I was glad the dog wasn't going to be roadkill.
Maybe it is the fact that I was productive this afternoon as the boathouse. I tell you, football season is a gift and a curse. I love football, but I spend all day tracking my fantasy team...
Backtracking...I gave blood on Friday and it was a success! I did however not eat or drink all day and apparently that is bad lol. I was painting a special hallway at school and then before I knew it, I had to go give blood. The whole donation thing was fine until they were finished and I had to hold my arm up in the air. I then felt light-headed and let the nurse know, who then grabbed wet rags, leaned me back, and grabbed some juice. After a few minutes, I was able to sit back up and finish a second cranberry juice. I ran through those pretzels and animal crackers. Next time, I will read the important emails that are labeled important. After the donation the guys and I headed over to Murphy's to watch the US vs. France game that we lost, but that was to be expected. Tom, Kyle, and I all were able to give blood and get free Redskins tickets to the game next week against the Cowboys. My first NFL game will be epic.
Maybe it is the cool girl who keeps me wondering. This is certainly the most mysterious woman that I have known. She doesn't confuse me per se, she just keeps my guessing.
Maybe the new music is helping. I am currently listening to a couple good tunes but these in particular. It is the return or Kelly Clarkson. Where you been girl?
Michael Buble = Feeling Good
Kelly Clarkson = Mr. Know It All
David Guetta and Usher = Without You
As usual, this is my train of thought and thank you for keeping up with it. ;)
Last note is a note to self. Wow, everyone is about to give birth. Tom and Kim, and Ken and Ashley will both be having their first next month and both couples will have girls. Excited for them, but wow I cannot relate. I am certainly in a different place.
Also, must resist getting the new iphone. I have an upgrade and all, but I would rather have a phone that is 4G. Must resist...
Love you guys and will remember you in prayer. I keep up with you via facebook, but I will also reach out to ya.
