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I'd Rather Be...

There are lots of things I wish I was doing this weekend.

A mani pedi would be awesome.  I've only had two in my life, but my feet would appreciate some pampering and my nails look horrendous from packing and cleaning.

Racing,  Many of my friends are participating in races all over the place this weekend.  It would be much more fun to be there with them. 

Floating.  In my mom and dad's pool.  Just laying on a raft and drifting around the pool.

Shopping!  I haven't gotten new clothes in quite some time.  From what I hear the flowing shapeless flowered dresses that I lived in during high school are back.  If I had some money, I would be getting a few.

Getting a cut and color.  My last hair cut was on Dec 31 2009!  I'm way over due.  And getting your hair washed and brushed by someone else feels really good.

Hanging with old friends.  A girls night, with munchies and drinks, talking about the good old days.

But, I'm not.  I'm finishing up deciding what to put into storage, and what I will need while living at my parents.   Since I have no idea when I will be able to get my own place, it's hard to decide what to store and what to bring with me.  At least I'll have access to the storage unit, so I'm just labeling boxes really well. 

Maybe next month I'll be able to afford to do one of the above, and have the time to do it!  Here's hoping!
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Eric Hutchins said…
When Pamela and I were in the middle of a very very tough time we had a mantra that we would say to ourselves.

Don't look to the top of the hill, don't worry about how steep it is or how tall it is. For now just put your head down and focus on getting one foot in front of the there. Just take that next step.

Sometimes it took every bit of will and energy and focus to take that next step. But we managed. and we made it.
You will too.
June 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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