Potpourri

Potpourri, a mix of miscellaneous items.

So a few notes on a few things:

1 - December is starting off well.  I started off the morning by teaching my cycling class and then hopping in the pool.  In the lane next to me was a beautiful woman who came in to the jacuzzi after me.  Usually I'd just smile, nod, and close my eyes, but I need to be fearless.  So this morning, I said hi, introduced myself, complimented her on her cute bikini, found out her name, occupation, and social status, and then gave her a smile as we talked about work, the weather, and Christmas plans.  She said she'd be in my next class week after my next business trip. 

2 - The Good day continued as I went home.  I'm working at home today and my wife asked if she should go for her walk or stay home "for something else."  We chose option #2.  I turned on the heating blanket while she showered and we spent a lovely 30 minutes.  I tried to make it 45 min because her best looking friend was coming over to drop her kid for babysitting and I wanted an excuse to open the door in my robe.  My wife, laughed, then told me to get dressed.

3 - Last month was my 2nd best month ever on my hit counter.  I love all my readers and I hope I can make December just as interesting. 

4 - I have one month left at my job.  I had a mini-freakout during a cycle class the other day.  I was on my bike, not teaching, just attending, and all these weird worries kicked in and I almost left class.  I wondered if that was a glimmer, a sliver of what a panic attack must feel like.  With only 20 working days left, it's starting to feel very real.  And even thought I KNOW it's going to be a good thing, it's strange. In fact, as I write this, my forearms are tingling, freaky. 

5 - I only have one more trip to Houston, and yes, I'm going to e-mail friend to ask if I can see her to say good-bye.  Best case?  I get a few minutes in her office to say how much I enjoyed knowing her and maybe a hug and a handshake goodbye.  Worst case?  She declines and I'm left with great memories of a friend that "might have been" more.  But we all have those, right? 

6 - I love Christmas music and I'm listening to it right now on my Pandora account.  Wonderful stuff.

7 - One of the biggest challenges with being unemployed for a while is going to be eating well when I'm at home. I say this after making a big breakfast followed up by a few M&Ms and a handful of peanut butter pretzels.  Danger Will Robinson!!!

8 - The weather outside, with apologies to my winter-based friends, it is beautiful today.  Windy and warm, a little fall smell in the air, a great day for some outside time.  I will be taking my lunch on the patio today if you don't mind.

9 - I have ordered a new smart phone and it should arrive any day now!  I'm so very very excited.

10 - Oh!!!!  And even better!  I am going to see THIS!!!!!!  It's only 5 months away and I'm buying tickets this weekend.  Who wants to meet me there?