OK, Spring has definitely sprung, for real this time. The weather has been consistently sunny all week and I am more than appreciative of this fact. My only complaint? Having to be stuck indoors at work, knowing I could be out enjoying myself, or even indoors, doing something productive for me. Plus the fact that I am constantly taunted by my being trapped in an office by the vast numbers of students 'studying' rather loudly out on the lawn right outside our office window.
Anyway. I woke up fairly early for a Sunday and had a quick chat with Big Sis about some bills that need splitting. Then I rushed to my laptop for an MSN chat our youth group at church was going to have at 10am. It's currently Youth Week of Prayer for our church, which means we have a daily devotional reading for each day this week, based around the rather broad topic heading 'Why?' Today's reading was called 'Action is Best' and we were going to have a discussion on what we'd read and how we relate this to our own Christian experience. It was the first time we have done anything like this, but seemed to be a logical move forward, as a way to connect during the week when we can't all meet in person. The discussion flowed quite well and we had lots of positive points to dwell on in summary. We ended with us each silently praying where we were for a minute and then signing off with wishes off "enjoy the sunshine!" and so on. It was actually a really positive way to start my day and something I'd definitely like to do again. I probably spend way too much time on my laptop, so I may as well spend some of that time positively and productively.
After my mini ruckus, or whatever it was that actually happened, with my Mum yesterday, I thought I had better give her a call to wish her Happy Mother's Day. I had left a card for her with my Dad, but a call wouldn't go amiss. Big Sis had decided to go and see her, so I called and had a quick chat with my Mum, informing her of Big Sis' imminent arrival. I think I am out of the doghouse, but who can be sure?
I'm supposed to be tackling that application today for the internal job vacancy at my work, hence me being sat at my laptop writing a blog instead. I am a major procrastinator. Hmm, I don't think I'll be putting that on the application. Instead, I have had a nice catch-up conversation with my missus, which made me laugh incessantly. So far I have stripped my bed linen and done two loads of laundry (I still have two more to go). I sorted out some books to give to charity and tidied a shelf or two on my bookcase (mainly because they are directly behind me when I sit at my desk and my Boy can see the shocking disorganisation that mars them when we talk on webcam, lol). This all sounds like a lot, but my room is still shockingly disorganised and messy, and I have two loads of laundry still damp because the clothes maidens have Big Sis' bed linen hanging on them. I haven't even started the job application yet. Eek.
Seeing as it is Mother's Day, I decided to text someone who has been like a Mum to me in recent years - my ex-boyfriend's mum. I should stop calling him that, since we're meant to be friends now, but we always seem to feel the need to contextualise, don't we? Anyway, I just wished her a lovely day. She really is such a sweet person, extremely good-hearted and so easy to talk to. She texted back thanking me for the kind wishes and mentioned that her husband had cooked a nice dinner if I wanted to come round? A lovely, but rather interesting, proposition. Interesting, because this being-friends-business can potentially be a minefield of emotional weirdness and awkward transitions.
Reasons to go:
1. Their dinners are legendary. I'm just being honest! You must know by now that I like my food.
2. It would actually be nice to see them.
3. I haven't left the house all day.
Reasons to not go:
1. I'm not sure if my ex actually knows about this invitation (I've texted him to find out).
2. Things might be awkward considering we briefly got back together recently, only for me to decide that it wasn't right after all.
3. I'm not sure if my ex thinks he might be able to win me round again, or if he really does just want to see me as friends.
4. I still haven't started that job application!
OK, there seem to be more reasons to not go. But seriously, their dinners are gooooood, so that should really count as two reasons. :o) Quick update: as I was writing, the ex called. He's cool with me coming round. He's not having dinner till about 7.30pm, so is going to pick me up then. I guess that's settled. If this all goes horribly wrong, I am really going to have to learn to take the promise of fantastic food out of my decision-making process. It makes me too easily swayed. Lol! Anyway, the timeframe might give me some motivation. I have 3 hours to get my laundry done and at least make a decent start on that application. It's like being at university all over again; I only seem able to work to imminently impending deadlines!
Big Sis still isn't home. She was determined to make a 'quick' visit, drop off her Mother's day card, have a quick chat with my Dad about a few things, spend some time with them over a quick cup of tea or a bite to eat and then head home. When she left to visit the 'rents at 12 noon, Bro-in-Law jokingly said "See you at 5, then." He wasn't wrong. It's now 4.38pm and still no sign of her return. A 'quick' visit to the 'rents doesn't seem to be possible. I declined to accompany her on the basis that I needed to get that job application done. Have I mentioned that in this blog, yet? Lol. Things never really go to plan. But I have a deadline, so I must get cracking. Wish me luck...
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