Swell

Swell's a great word. I've tried recently to come up with something to say when people ask "how's it going?" Because we all know people ask just to be polite; they don't really care. I feel like swell is a way to reply in what others think is positive while meanwhile I think things are shitty. So it's like shitty + well = swell.

I should be more positive I know. I had a fun night last night with the ladies from sewing circle. We went to dinner at Ocean to hang out and finally reveal our secret Santa Cupid Leprechaun. Hedge, my secret whatever got me a cool book on bead making, some clay to try my own and a tool to help make them. I'm excited to play.

merry president's day

what a crazy day. we had the option this year of taking MLK or President's day-- just not both. i enjoyed my MLK day last month with kelvin in Lancaster and Newark, Delaware so today I was in the office. it's been quiet. it's pretty icky outside. it actually feels like louisiana winter so it doesn't bother me, but some people are disturbed by the warmish-wet weather. they don't have to be upset for long, i think snow is coming later this week.

i wish i had some funny stories to share or exciting things to report, but i don't really. it was a pretty uneventful weekend. we did our shopping, saw Jumper on Saturday with our friend Kelly who needed to get out of town for a few hours, fulfilled my bbq craving and cleaned up the house.

i have been pretty disappointed that it seems two of my favorite local restaurants have thrown in the towel. my favorite chinese place, Panda House has been dark for several weeks now; much longer than the new year's celebration. and we confirmed Hog Hollow in Phillipsburg is closed. i hate to see local places close. i guess it touches a little to close to home (RIP. the potato factory, my dad's restaurant in the '80's).

the tease is over

it's been a week of nasty weather and a nasty cold. i think both may be almost over. the sun's out again for the second day, melting the icy sludge. and i can breath and almost talk in a way that i don't sound like kermit the frog the entire time.

i had appointments at both of my doctor's offices on tuesday. my afternoon appointment was with a doctor i really like. he's an alum of the college where i work, and he was a non-traditional student when he went there. i have a lot of respect for someone who gets through college and med school with small children at home. he's a really nice guy, and he always starts the appoint off just talking. tuesday he looked at me and asked how i was doing. before i could answer he said "you look happy."

i guess i'm glad it's obvious. i was pretty cranky at the end of last year so i'm glad that's turned. i've been working on becoming a gym rat, and kelvin and i have been eating better. it makes such a difference.