Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 223 lbs.

I am having way too much fun these days. It seems sinful somehow.

Today my good friend and co-worker Nancy was over bright and early, and while I am still off from work, we took advantage of this and the beautiful weather, and went to several estate and garage sales together. Poor Tom had to drive an extra shift today, so he was earning the big bucks that we were out busily spending!

We had quite a good time and between us, filled my little station wagon to the brim! She bought this great filing cabinet for only $15, and I got a super octagonal rug with pad, for the same. Not to mention gobs of other things, big and small. Tom’s gonna have a coronary when he comes home!

Tomorrow he and I won’t be able to go to our usual Saturday morning sales, as hopefully, we will be amongst thousands of other Buffalonians in welcoming home the Makeover Family and in shouting “move that bus!” in unison. Sadly, we will probably also have to skip a Chinese Auction that is in a nearby church and that I have looked forward to for some time, as this will probably conflict with the big reveal. But, this is a once in a lifetime event, and we (well, I) feel more compelled to be a part of history than to do the usual.

But, boy are there a lot of fun things out there to do these days. This will make my return to fuller time work that much more difficult! Here I had thought that the fall would slow us down….

Also, on Sunday, we are running up (down?) to Seneca Alleghany casino as they loaded our cards with an insane amount of “free” money to shop with at their special Xmas shopping spree, and we feel compelled to go. Then Monday is our typical local casino run through….

If you think I am complaining, don’t! I am very grateful for such opportunities, balance and FUN, and a great partner to do them with I am also thrilled that I now have the stamina and energy to do this much, and perhaps this even has alot to do with the childlike glee I get from running around so.  I just don’t know how I will find time to work with so much else to do. Its like my boss Kevin said about his retired friends. They have told him that they don’t know how they ever had time for their jobs in the past.

OK - priorities, Donna!!  I’d make a very good pampered rich woman, wouldn’t I?!

Speaking of, today has been the first day in a while that I haven’t worked out. For that matter, I didn’t eat until noon, when Nancy and I finally peeled ourselves away from saling to stop at a Greek diner. (I had the mixed chicken and beef souvlaki luncheon and ate all but the pita!)

I hate to say it out loud, but I am too busy having fun now to even work out! Should I slap myself first, or do you wanna do it for me?!

Perhaps I’ll go to it (exercise, not slapping myself!) when done writing and before we head out to dinner and a concert with 7 of my colleagues/friends later tonight.

Did I mention that all this fun is stressful and exhausting too? Maybe what I need IS a good job to give me a break from the pace of my leisure time, rather than the other way around!! LOL!