November 3, 2 015

When the alarm went off at 5:30 for me yoga session, I have to admit that, since I wasn't prepared, I set the alarm for half an hour later and decided to sleep more.   The sleep didn't happen, however, so I got up to start my coffee machine and began forgiving myself for already slacking on day two.  In reality, though – there is so much craziness going on that trying to switch yet another part of my life is somewhat of a long shot so, I will be gentle with myself, do what I can, and carry forward.

I headed to my first official “working for pay" day,  a school appointment with a client at a local middle school and had the glorious joy of seeing one of my very favorite people from my past teaching life, a lady who worked in the office and has the same Dave Grohl Obsession that I do.  Seeing her made my day and I’m so glad I will get to see her whenever I come here.  The client was sweet and I think it’ll be just fine.  After this, I headed to get my TB test, then back down to the office.  I had missed my earlier supervision, so we did this now.

At 1:30, it was time to go view the house in Rescue.  This house is also gorgeous – Japanese maple floor, gas, stove, washer/drier, garage, gardener to do the yard work…but, it isn’t that lovely home up in Camino.  I had to decide on which house I liked best…which is tough…very tough.  There are a few people interested in Camino – none for this one, but I still put Camino a hundredth of a fraction higher than Rescue.  After this, I raced back to the middle school for an intake, but it had to be rescheduled, so down to my other client at the shelter, then back to the office for another transfer client.

After this sweet client, I was exhausted …but it’s Tuesday night so I headed to group.  We had a police officer for a large part of today’s session, answering questions and giving facts.  The biggest issue out there for teens today is social media – honestly.  It is causing more issues in terms of bullying, distribution of pornography (oh yes, kids – those boob and dick shots are considered porn and can land you on Megan’s Law for the rest of your life as a sex offender).  It was a very interesting class that needs to go much, much further.  This is a portion of what I am interested in focusing on with my degree – I think education on sex & sexuality is paramount to kids and the directions their lives will take, because, after all, doesn’t it all begin with how we feel about ourselves and if we feel secure in our Selves, then our lives are that much stronger.

I had to go to the store for milk and stuff after group…so I headed to the local store, where I got almost just about everything.  I ran into this very easy-on-the-eyes gentleman I know who happens, as luck would have it, to be a fire fighter.  I walked past him without realizing it was me and then the second time around, he waved at me and I realized who it was.    I get nervous around men that look like him, I guess..because when he gave me an in to inquire more -  you know, to dig a little deeper…I totally missed it and went on to ask about his sister.  Because that’s how I do things.  5 minutes after I restarted the conversation in my head and said all the right things, of course, but once again, too late in Real Life. Mind you, this guy is in his thirties and way too young for me, but still...it would've been great practice.  Then, to add salt onto the wound, there were NO GODDAMN CRANBERRIES, so I drove all the way to the next store under the guise of getting roast chicken for my son (which they didn’t have but it was a great cover), and picked up three 2 pound bags of Ocean Spray cranberries.  To be fair, I bought coconut flour and more Einkorn flour, as well.  This day that started at 5:30 has been full.  

Pictures:  A sign at the youth shelter; A special surprise someone left in my box at work!!; Come on clouds, come back!!; One of the most helpful therapists at the youth shelter.