Waiting for my endless summer...

Long Time...

• I don't remember last Wednesday
• Thursday I went out with some friends to what was *supposed* to be a bachelorette party. Except the fiance was there, as well as adult children from old marriages. It was really just going out for drinks after the rehearsal dinner (of which I was not a part so I was very much the outsider on this occasion). It was ok, but I absolutely could have skipped it and not cared. In fact, I may have been happier to not go... oh well, it could have been worse
• Friday started out nice. I woke up early and went to yoga, which is a great way to start any day (I am thinking about trying to get up earlier each day and have a little session on my own - but then again my bed is so warm and cozy comfy...). Then went over to the parents' to work on greens (a tradition) and somehow got sucked into being there all morning/afternoon/day long. It was not a good thing. Got irritated. Did the dinner thing with parents, sister, brother-in-law and my little angel baby girl niece. Ran home to shower but somehow there was no time so I threw on a skirt, my fake hair and ran back to parents' place so I could drag myself to church and home. I somehow managed to do all this without blowing up. (I don't really think anyone noticed how I was feeling to be honest) Then Arleigh came over and we decorated my tree and I felt better again. Went to bed around midnight and it was nice.
• Saturday slept in until 8 which was wonderful. Didn't bother to call anyone until after leisurely reading the paper. (I need to do that more often, BTW) Then my puppy & I went over and opened gifts with my Mom, Dad and their dog (and before you ask, yes the pets do exchange gifts). Then my sister, BIL and the angel baby came and there were more gifts. As they left, my Grandmother showed up and yet more presents. I helped clean everything up for my parents and by the time all of this was taken care of it was after 2 which means there was less than an hour before we were having "dinner". I rushed home and hauled all the things in, watered the tree (it's drinking A LOT!), answered the phone (I'm now cat-sitting for good friends of mine), had a 5-second conversation to be nice with the neighbor lady, got a shower and dressed, then had another 5-second conversation with random neighbor guy. I wound up being maybe 20-30 minutes late to my parents and when I walked in everyone was seated but hadn't started. The first thing anyone said was making fun. At this point my Christmas was so hectic and stressed I was done. I got my dog and went home. I just couldn't take anymore "fun" or "togetherness". Everyone important was there and so I just got out of the way. They called a few times and eventually I felt bad about being so 'selfish' on Christmas so I went back over around 7. It was ok. I saw my cousin who I have seen maybe a total of 12 hours in the past year. He lives close, he just chooses not to participate in the whole family thing. It's sad, but ok at the same time. He's on the vulgar side and it gets old fast. Saw some other people, went home and that was that.
• Sunday got up early and went Shopping!!! I got a few really fabulous deals (6 cordial glasses from Bombay for $5! Among others) then went home to get ready for the wedding. Went to my friend's wedding and reception. It was nice, but strange. The reception was dry. Interesting what a difference a little alcohol, or lack of, can do to a dance floor. Went home and puppy and I watched Kill Bill, vol 1 & 2. This is more like it!
• Monday, took the day off and it was a very good thing. I did nothing, absolutely nothing at all for the morning. Well, unless you count watching a movie as something. I don't. Then around 12 I got up and dressed and went shopping again. I got a duvet (sp?) for my new down comforter for $10.49 including tax thanks to a good sale and a great coupon. It's navy blue and I'm very excited about it. I also picked up a pretty skirt and top for $19 something. Went home and did more movie watching. Eventually I got up and showered, fed the dog, drove over and fed the cat, then went to a "Hen" party with my Mom. A good friend is in town and came over and now I think I have plans for New Year's Eve - probably going to Philly - which will be fun, but not very warm. Oh well, could be worse...
• Today, had to go to work :(
• Tonight, I've got to referee so I'll be home late but at least I'll make the $ I'll need for Friday!

I think I need to re-acquaint myself with the definition of the word "quick". Oh well, something to work on tomorrow I guess. As it's now just about time for me to blow out of this job and hit the road onto my other one. Wish me luck.

Oh, and I was just wondering about this when I was recapping my missing days... Why isn't it selfish of everyone else to not take me or my plans for the day into consideration just because I'm single? Does that mean since I don't have a "mate" I'm somehow less important than everyone else? Who decided this ranking anyway?

posted by Ali @ 8:33 AM