Can't Sleep

It's been a good while since the insomnia has reared its ugly head. Can't sleep. Feeling a bit sad at this particular moment. Looks like I'll be spending yet another birthday completely alone in New York. That really sucks considering it will be my 35th birthday. Oh well. What can you do right? Since nobody wanted to go see a Bway show with me I will buy my usual ticket for one. I'm going to see the Lion King. Always wanted to see that show. I am hoping i'll get a good seat and price since it is a ticket for one. After the show, I'm going to visit Jacques Torres shop and get something chocolate and really decadent. Guess one can't have chocolate without some nice bubbly to go with it. Maybe i'll buy a really good bottle of champagne and toast me! While I am happy and proud that I can take care of myself, it does still make me sad that I am by myself. I don't think I'll ever quiet get past that feeling completely. I do need new friends. Many of the folks I know are too busy to maintain friendships. Or maybe they just don't want to tell me that they don't want to be my friend. But if you really think about it by not having any time to spare towards friendship with me that's an indirect way of saying they don't want to be my friend right? It's not like i'm some needy girl who needs constant contact 24/7. I mean can't folks place a call every couple of days or weeks to say hey? Oh well. All I can do is work around it. Lor's birthday is a couple of days before mine so we'll go to Bliss and get a beauty treatment or two in the days before Christmas. Should be nice.

It's almost 2am and still not sleepy. Better try to get some shut eye. More in the later morning.

Wakeup Sleepyhead

I feel like I could use another three hours of sleep. The last five percent of this virus is really holding on and I still have a slight annoying cough and feel a little achy. I'm sure the achiness (is that even a word?) is PMS related but the cough is all sickness related. I can't even remember the last time I was this sick (two weeks). Good news is that it is Friday. With the exception of pulling together an interim report that my supervisor didn't complete yesterday (she'll phone it in to me to package), it should be a light day I hope.

Got a great voicemail message from Miriam yesterday. I'm sorry I wasn't able to answer when she called. I love hearing from her. She's such an inspiration. Oh my...time is escaping me as usual. I better go. I feel like I sent out alot of email this week. Must be a reaction to being hopped up on OTC drugs. LOL. At least I'm aware of it and can curtail that. Half of the people I emailed I shouldn't be doing so even if all of my emails are positive. OK better get a move on...gotta call Lor back too. Was so tired last night and I'm at a disadvantage that I can't turn off my home/cell phone since I also use it as an alarm clock. I'm really getting alot of mileage from my cell huh? LOL. Later.

Poor George Bush Jr.

Did you really think I was going to be sympathetic to our current stupid leader? NOT! Not only did John McCain seal his doomed fate with his remark to Obama that he should have run four years ago if he wanted to talk about George Bush policies (i'm paraphrasing since i'm rushing and can't get the exact quote...but we all know what I'm referencing). George Bush, yet another Republican, has messed up this country and I like the fact that Hillary Clinton summed it up last night that yet another Democrat is going to have to come in after a Bush presidency (Sr. and Jr.) to do cleanup! What an insightful post debate remark.

Of course i'm rushing again. Got home literally ten minutes before the debate. Combine that with still recovering from a cold and a friend who is having a work related mess to deal with and that spells...OUT OF TIME. Want to "talk" more about the debate as well as play catchup on the past few days. More later. Hopefully i'll get in at a decent time.

Affecting Change

Can you believe it...I actually affected change in this building! Can't go into detail right now since Blogger has a scheduled outage in about five minutes but will elaborate more tomorrow. Oh...btw... had to go back to the doctors office again as a walk in since last night I barely slept. On top of this mutant cold/virus, also had an ear infection. Oye vey. O.k. More tomorrow. I'm sleepy. Just got home about an hour ago. Hy's new shop is really nice. Lots of work left to do but all in due time. Goodnight.

The Last Debate

So I woke up this morning still with the slight cough and a throbbing earache...yet another ear infection. What the hell?!? I haven't been this sick in a long time. At least I had eardrops from last years inner ear infection so that has been working since this morning. I'm glad today was a holiday. Gave me another day to rest and recover. I accomplished alot including working on the corporate sponsor letter for the mailing that will go out next week. On the personal front, I cleaned up and filed paid bills, put away my laundry, swiffered a bit, made breakfast and lunch (respectively) and cleaned up accordingly, and set my target date for yet another big accomplishment. Mark your calendars....December 8th will be a very big day for me (as well as the Virgin Mary coincidentally since it will be the Feast of the Immaculate Conception) Bet you didn't think I wouldn't' know that but I am Catholic of course. If everything stays on course, I am headed into my 35th year of life in a really good position. I pray that everything remains good on this latest road, chapter.

Can you believe the election is only three weeks away?!? We will know who will be leading us out of this disastrous Bush presidency very, very soon. I feel for Barak (since I know in my heart he will win). He will have a tough job ahead of him. The economy is in the toilet, homelessness is on the rise as are ever growing costs of medical care, many retirees are being forced to do the unmentionable and come OUT of retirement. Scary times for those who fear the unknown. Now more than ever one has to be flexible even in the most inflexible of times. Sometimes I think it's a blessing in disguise that I am single with no family to support financially. While I am optimistic that I will have that in my life one day, for now I'm happy it's not today. I already worry about family and friends from that perspective so could you imagine how worried I would be about my children and husband during these wild economic times?!? Even with the best planning, sometimes you can't outplan the unexpected. It will be interesting to watch the third and final Presidential Debate on Wednesday. Politics are always interesting.

I feel like debating today but alas...I am alone as usual. I can debate myself but that would be unfair since I would side with myself. Ha ha. O.K. going to relax on the couch for about an hour. Will revisit this post then.

9:30...just finished a really good cup of hot water with honey and lemon juice. still have a slight cough and my ear is still hurting me. The day actually flew by even though I didn't go outside. Looks like its going to be another warm week. When is my snow and cold getting here. Have a hair appt tomorrow. Hy finally opened her own shop so can't wait to see the finished product. I remember doing a walkthrough with her about two months ago as she was battling it out with the contractor. Those guys always take on more projects than they can handle. It will be interesting to see what her prices will be. Also have to get a flu shot this week. Hopefully by Thurs/Fri I'll be back at 100%. Better figure out what to wear and work on this letter a little more. I hope this week goes by fast. More tomorrow.