One of our credit cards was sold out from under us to a different bank. I was annoyed at first cause this is one of the cards I've had since collage. But now I don't care in the slightest. I went today to Bank 1 to pay off the bill, They couldn't accept payment cause the card was no longer theirs despite the bill saying to send it to them, so I went to Bank 2 and they couldn't accept payment because the card wasn't in their system yet.
This wasn't as short and as quick as it sounds, this involved tellers asking superiors for help and everyone weighing in on what I should do. Cut to some 40 mins later I'm in the parking lot on the phone with 800 number from back of new card and was told no payment needed until next or rather first bill. It was just an annoying convoluted mess, but honestly Bank 2 was way nicer about it all then Bank 1 so i'm not so annoyed anymore - maybe they did me a favor.
I got my hair trimmed today. I noticed my hair dresser who i've been using for the past 5 years seemed a little sad, and it turns out her mother died recently and unexpectedly. Her mother helped her out in her shop and so I did know her a little as well. I really feel for her - loosing my mom really effected me - still does to this day. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to talk to her in the last 10 years. Seeing someone else going through it and being in such a raw state, what can I say - puts it all back into perspective. Hold onto those you love dear ones....
I had a bit of a chance to defend my actions of the last week. A person I respect gave me pause, but in the end I was still very firm and clear in my intent. Its a good exercise though. When you want something that is so decisive and so definitive. To have someone play devils advocate, and if then you can still say without a doubt that your still sure. That your intentions are still clear then that really says something.
Here I am all cryptic again. Can't help myself.
Pope Visit's Africa and reaffirms ban on Condoms Africa were AIDS is epidemic! How incredibly irresponsible. The FDA's website says Condoms are not 100% safe, but if used properly, will reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
At least not all Catholics agree with this ridiculous and dangerous stance!
I'm not proud of it, but my current project is to get someone fired. Well fired or moved, just out of her current position. I'm going to be all cryptic because well its a work in process. But its a brand new experience for me. This person is someone of authority - in a position that should be respected, and yet has lost that. I'm not alone. There is a large group of people who feel the same way as I do.
So far I've attended 2 meetings, and written a letter. Now I'm trying to figure out how to encourage others to be heard as well. I'll tell you what though - if nothing happens then I will stop being cryptic and start yelling it at anyone who will listen. This person does not deserve to be in this position in such a great place, with such wonderful people.
I'm teaching my 4th Art lesson tomorrow to Megan's class. I can't tell you enough how rewarding this program has been for me. The kids are so excited to be doing something different and they are so excited when they see me there on a day that's not my usual day. This month we are playing with texture and doing collages. I went over this afternoon and set up for the morning, with lots of different textures in baskets on each desk. Now I just need to read over the prints and familiarize myself with them all. I also want to collect a few things to pass around that are different textures. Megan and I cleaned a muddy rock off from the front yard that was in the mud - its nice and smooth and perfect for that - but I need a few rocks that are jagged too. I wish i'd saved the pine cones from our christmas decorations.
Ah Monday. I welcome its return but have to say this weekend will be missed. Jack and I had a date night Saturday and Megan went for a night at Josephine's house. It as her birthday party day so we went first to the party and had great food with great people. After we left El Cerrito, we headed south to Berkeley and had an amazing dinner at Cafe Rouge. Then we headed over to Berkeley Repertory theater and enjoyed the play In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play). What a hoot. Well the first act anyway - the second act got all serious but was still very entertaining. Jack wondered why I keep picking plays with full male nudity, but what can I say ... I just know how to pick 'em. And now I know the cure for hysteria!
Sunday dawn, with us sleeping in. Enjoying CBS new sunday morning with coffee in bed and heading out to do a little shopping. We had lunch at a new brewpub that just opened locally. Great food, good beer, really really bad location. After we got home, Jack worked out, I played around with the guitar on rock band, and then we both managed a little nap. Pam and Yvonne brought back Megan, and we all had an afternoon of rockband and good food. As Megan and I cuddled in her bed for the night we talked about her great weekend, and it was just such a perfect moment. I love being a mom.