Morning. I was so
excited until I realized there was still another day, but “one” is a great
number (I’ve learned), so I got going.
Anders has been helping me out a lot, lately. I dropped the kids off a little earlier than
usual and then headed to school with my gifts in the back…the succulent
arrangements I’d made with Ethan for a few people who have really meant a great
deal to me. It was a very nerve-racking day and I feel the need
to say this: I KNOW that this is not about the individual – IT IS ALL ABOUT ME AND HOW I’VE BEEN REACTING. Still, that being said, it grew to a point of
such discomfort for me that I was unable to focus on the kids and for a
part-time job so that I could finish school, that wasn’t a good match for me. It
was tough saying goodbye to my favorite coworkers without "saying goodbye." I made some new Facebook friends – sisters who
have meant so very much to me. I will
miss those kids. I left without saying good
bye to my coworker, not that it would have been something done by that person,
but again, it’s not about them. I should
have risen above the behavior and didn’t.
Lesson learned.
I picked up the kids and we headed to fill up the car. There – at the gas station was this huge
truck hauling two trailers with writing and paintings/drawings all over it. There was also a huge boombox with music
blaring. On the side of the truck it
read “Life is what you make it! Help me
show love to the Hopi Reservation. This is
my 5th trip - going there to
give away food, clothes and building materials.” Ohmylordy..
Here we go again…another one those people. I spotted a black man in overalls and a bright
red shirt mounting flags and working on other preparations. I dug out $5 and sent Maggie out while I
filled the car. I saw his face light up
and talk to Maggie, and give her a card.
I suddenly caught such a wonderful feeling from him and walked
over. I spoke with him for about 10
minutes. He lives in Santa Cruz, but is
up watching his daughter graduate. He
began his missions after hurricane Katrina and would bring necessary items to
victims. It has since evolved to reservations
and helping repair homes and bring supplies.
There is no religious overtone here – Curtis mentioned God, Buddha,
Allah, all in the same sentence...and said he calls it kindness. His eyes were alight with passion and it was
a joy.
After such a stressful day I needed some nachos, so we
headed La Placitas for the nachos, klistenijng to the Grateful Dead <Chinacat
Sunflower!!>. The kids and I had a
blast here. For whatever reason, I
started in on a Russian accent <very stressful day – did I mention that> and I more than ate my fill…I actualy got the burrito
to go as I was done after nachos. I
realized that we really needed to get the scuba stuff going because there wasn’t
much time if the kids were going with Carolene to San Diego in 10 days (after
my Calpine fest).
We walked in and the smell of the pool greeted me like a
warm hello. Rick, the manager was there
and hooked us up with Bill, who got us the wet suits. Maggie was in hers without issue (she had an
Aqua Lung 4 mm suit), but Ethan and I? I
was struggling trying to get my foot in…grunting and groaning...then giggling. I heard a man’s voice outside say “Is she ok?” Maggie sighed (I heard her eyes roll), she’s
working on it. “No!!! I’m not ok!!” I thought to myself. I can’t even get my damn foot in the wet
suit. Ethan was having the same
issues. He went through 3 suits and I
went through 2 before we found suits we could fit in (and that was with
silicone spray). So now they know the
sizes we’ll be renting. We were fitted
for CBs and then got gear. I got flippers
and booties, but since the kids will be growing I didn’t get them any – they can
rent. I did get us all masks and snorkels,
plus the 3mm wetsuits we’ll need in Costa Rica(they had a great sale). I did
freak out a little at the cost, but on the flip side – this is a life lessons and a wonderful way
for us to hang out together as a family.
I have only scuba’d in a pool and it was magical…. I can’t wait to explore Costa Rica with my kids.
We headed home after a few stops (Ethan needed to pick up
new speakers he got and Maggie needed jeans for her trip to Point Bonita on
Monday). I was exhausted and needed to
shower to wash my hair so Mags can curl it in the morning. We watched Office episodes. Now there
are some coworkers! Then the kids and I started our diving homework. We are
THRILLED about our adventure.
Pictures: And with that...I left; My favorite girls; Mr Curtis - helping humanity with a smile and a sparkle in his eyes; PADI adventures await!!!
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