Alive and Breathing

Almost two full weeks of school down.  There's kind of a special event day going on tomorrow.  I kind of remember it from last year, but this year I am required to sing in front of everybody for the liturgical part--and I have mixed feelings about apparently being on the hook all the time now--but all the teachers get lunch so I guess I can't complain.  I'm in the mood for tuna fish so I hope that's one of the sandwiches.


Speaking of tuna, The Cat has decided to be picky about supper, which IS tuna because it's supposed to disguise the fish-flavored medicine.  Still doing the whole litterbox-watching thing, too, but I've almost made peace with the idea that her plumbing just isn't going to go like clockwork every day.  I also got her a heated bed. . . just in time for the weather to get warm and rainy around here.  Oh well, maybe next week it will be more appealing.


In spite of being crazy-busy with school (did I mention that I have a meeting--grrrr--at 3 on Friday? Who DOES that!?) this week, I did carve out time for trivia, and our team did win.  We could have done a little better, but we were missing some people and Mr. Insistent overruled my (correct) answer on a classical music question.  But a win's a win, and by some strange coincidence, I was introduced to someone from another team who happened to be friends with our family friend who passed away last week.  She had met my dad a while ago when our friend was in the hospital and everyone was coming in for visits.  There was a moment of attempted recruiting but I said maybe sometime when no one else from my team can make it.  I just like playing.


Speaking of which, I was invited by our trivia host to be on his team for a fundraising trivia night on Saturday along with other peeps from my team, so that should be fun.


I have a sneaking suspicion that my former corporate employer has been sold, and I'm checking around for details.  It is a little weird to think that if I worked there still I'd be finding myself sacked in September for the second time in my life.  Guess I can't question my career decisions completely, at least not at the moment.


Well, I am beat, so I'd better get myself in order for tomorrow and get myself and The Cat tucked in for the night.


  

Comments

Red Stethoscope said…
Thank goodness you moved on from your corporate job. I have a friend that has switched jobs twice, and both corporations went under within 3 months of her leaving. It's both a reinforcement that you made the right decision, and a slightly disturbing thing to happen, right? And yes, 3 p.m. meetings on Fridays are stinky! Last year, I had class until 5 p.m. on Friday, so I feel your pain!
Anonymous said…
Reading about your trivia adventures always makes me want to find a place to play--or force Colby to play Trivial Pursuit with me! Good luck with your singing and I hope you have a great weekend :)
ccr in MA said…
Sometimes alive and breathing is an accomplishment! Have a peaceful, restful weekend.
Kate P said…
R.S.--well, I miss the money but I don't miss the madness. At least that kind of madness. And class that goes to 5 on Friday is just cruel!

Angela--You should do it! Every once in a while a random couple or group of people joins in at ours. It's fun.

CCR--I agree and thank you. I will try to!
Annie Coe said…
Kate, I find that usually when I decide something it is for the best, I am sure you like teaching better, right :-)?
Good luck with the kitty, you have been through a lot with her, you are a good mom.
xoxo
Kate P said…
Annie--well, I like about half of it right now. I keep telling myself I'm paying my dues.
Thanks for the well-wishes with kitty; I am trying to enjoy the good parts and just deal patiently with the bad ones.

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