Tuesday Updates

First, Little Women.  FANTASTIC.  Not sure if it was the movie or being reminded of such a beloved book -- either way, throughly enjoyed it.  The friend mentioned she was glad I reached out and asked her to go.  She doesn't initiate plans often, but loves to go out during the day too.  We're acquaintance friends who are moving toward actual friends.  What was also nice is we didn't attach a food thing to our non-food movie.  Pleasant afternoon.

I started looking for wedding hair options after my updo fail in December.  Turns out, my young stylist is VERY much less expensive.  Like half the price.  I might try working with her again -- I can do double the trials for the same price.

I plan to mention that I wasn't happy with my hair updo when I go to my appointment today.  Speaking up (kindly) and having my back.  I'm not asking for anything.  I want to see what my stylist (the owner) thinks going forward.  How do I make sure I get something better next time?

I knocked a couple of things off my "problem" list.  Easier than all my worry and angst told me (of course).  The mother-load one is scheduled for Thursday.  $1200 Pottery Barn incorrect bill I've been dealing with since May -- this one will take hours, actual HOURS.  Fingers crossed.

I did a little problem solving with some other things too.

Can't run outside (weather).  Can't run too much on the treadmill (hurts my leg).  Not getting a "long" workout this week, so I checked out the Lift Yoga Studio class list.  Signed up for a circuit class this morning.  I can squeeze it in before my hair appointment.  I have a few more classes left on the package.  I won't be able to move tomorrow -- muscles will be screaming, but this should give me a hard workout.  I'll modify for my back.  I need a supplemental workout and maybe this type of class will work.  Try something new.  My mind is fighting it this morning, but I'm going.

I finished Wanderers -- woo hoo (!!)  It was depressing.  Not going to lie.  Not exactly hope for mankind by the end.  I didn't read 800 pages to feel yucky.  If you like that kind of thing -- go for it.  It's detailed, not predictable and a clever story.  The writing is good.  I'm in a place where I want happy ending though.  The message is kind of a warning for people -- take care of the Earth while we have a chance.  Good message, but maybe my headspace was wrong for the message THIS way.

Onto another book at my hair appointment.  I don't remember what's on the list.  I want to read Just Mercy, but it's a heavy subject and I need some lite-n-easy first.

Brene Brown has a new podcast -- WHAT?!?!  Already subscribed.  Anything she touches is GOLD. Not sure when the first one comes out, but she recorded a little intro.

Update on my MojiLife machine.  The first pod is STILL smelling good, but at the end -- I'll change it this week.  It's been a month (plus).  I started a second machine in my office and tried Blue scent pod.  It's such a nice, easy smell -- my favorite, so far.

I'm moving up in my mood ladder.  DOING always helps.  Sometimes doing is hard to start back up.  I feel like I'm gaining momentum ... ever so slowly.

My GNI group posted a schedule for next year.  I wanted to wait to "drop out" until after this month, but looks like the gal who fought changing things is staying with the group (she moved out of the neighborhood too, so I had hope LOL).  It'll be more of the same and I need to let it go.  This has been the hardest "little" decision to make -- it's been over a year of me waffling.  I'm responding to the email today.  Eeeeekkkk.  Feels scary and a little final.

Honest to god, not even kidding ... I'm reconsidering my choice on GNI AGAIN.  In real time.  Typing this out and I'm rethinking it.  This needs to stop.  I've thought and over-thought this -- good-bye is what I want.  The argument for staying in the group is for "unhealthy" reasons.  I want to be able to SAY I have a group I'm in -- all ego.  I don't want to miss out on potential fun -- hasn't been fun for years.  I want the old neighborhood gossip -- I can be better than a gossip junkie.

UPDATE -- sent the email.  Officially out of the group.  Completing a chapter.  Open to the next one.

Building a life that looks different -- something with meaning.  Something that feels good, feels fun.  This group has run the course for me.  BTW, I'll still be invited to 2 of the months (as a host, you can extend the list to anyone).  Both my gal pals already said they'll invite me.  Okay -- back to a straight head again.

Happy Tuesday.  Have a great day.  Later gators.