Black ice encounter and that was the comfortable part...

Went to work instead of church yesterday a.m. and then when I had not heard from my neighbor about going to the high school basketball game, my plan was to come home, walk and then go to church at 7. Then at the tail end of my walk, I got the call to say "let's go" so I started moving along a bit quicker than usual and came on to a black ice spot and my knee is paying for it today. Oh well. I think the culmination of my lack of attention to what really matters "got me" by the end of the day. I also ran into my old boss AND his mother at the basketball game. Their nephew/grandson plays on the opposing team...Next time I have a choice between work and church - I think you know what my answer will be. I also set up my weekly meeting with my boss yesterday - Fridays at 8:30 a.m. I also volunteered to be "the hostess" for the office birthday party on Monday. I do think I need to borrow some measuring devices and cookie sheets from my neighbor before I tackle the requested oatmeal cookie request of the birthday girl. Yesterday was quite the day - I think I was searching for pain on as many levels as possible! Now I am off to have my oil changed and have them turn off my check engine light. Icy/snowy mix predicted for tonight drive time. I think I need this week to end.

But then, my neighbor - who does read the daily paper - shared with me that my high school crush's father passed away. (Remember the dump guy?) So calling hours are Friday and funeral on Saturday. And since the funeral home was their family business, the father touched almost every life in town until he retired in the '80's and he was an incredible sports fan and cheered most town athletes on at some point in their high school sports' careers.

Sister #3 emailed to see if I was coming down for my son's performance this Saturday night. I emailed my son to say "it is not because I don't care", but even before my black ice encounter - the thought of a road trip this weekend was more than I could handle. I do want to plan a weekend day trip soon for a NYC trip - but not this weekend.

My "stars" are saying I am in a "kick a__ and take names" phase at the same time this week's freewill is saying that I am not loving myself enough...but all I am feeling is the kicking a__ part...but I think it is just an adjustment time. Vacations have been my focus for awhile, now I need to get back into a regular life rhythm. First day of Spring is a month away so that is an energizing thought.

Sister #1 is all set up for her class presentation at my school when she is "home" for a few days in March. It is a seniors' elective class so it should be a good audience. They are studying the Caribbean so it seemed like a match. My cousin is coming up for lunch at school this Friday. She is a teacher on vacation and a friend of hers lives close - so lunch "party of 3" at the dining hall on Friday.

Off to get ready for my trip to the car place and then to work. NO plan for tonight!