Virtual BookClub

I went (!!)  Woo hoo ... it took some head talking.  The group was smaller -- only 8 of us so we could use Facebook Rooms.  I'm not sure if it was easier with this video system, but talking was fine.  I said enough and felt included.  Super interesting group of women.  I'm probably the least read, least traveled and I loved that.  The Atlanta Chapter now has 26 people and that might cause the group to split -- other than that, it was good.  Nice to discuss a good book without anyone hogging the mic or rambling on personal matters.  And, no one was peacocking to be The Most -- very refreshing.

The group included a vet, district attorney, NP, minister, CDC researcher, PhD college professor and a french teacher.  That means lots of perspectives and knowledge.  I might have found a bookclub that works for me -- fingers crossed.  It was only the first time, but I'm excited.  (And glad I pushed past a nervousness for no reason.)

This morning is another bit of nerves.  I'm meeting my neighbors to discuss rescue and how it can link with their new all-things-dog retail store.  These gals are being sort of careful, but also not.  The coffee shop has outdoor seating with distancing and masks required inside.  The nerves come from the possibility that I'll need to veto the seating arrangements if it's not safe.  It's also raining this morning with chance of rain all day.  If it's wet and we can't sit outside, then I can't stay.  Speaking up makes me worried I'll be seen as "strange" or "paranoid" or whatever.  I won't let that stop me from being safe, but it's giving me nerves.  Thanks, Perry.

I'm getting set for my DIL's birthday celebration.  We're planning a visit to a sunflower orchard for pictures and flower picking (with all the dogs).  I got us both tall bucket vases for our pickings.  Then, if hubby comes home, back to the house for pasta making from the recipe that we made in Italy.  I'll keep everyone's individual and cooked separately so no issue with germs.  I'll cook the meat sauce (also from the trip) ahead.  I'm also making Aperol Spritzes -- her favorite drink.  If plans go accordingly, the cake will be from Wegmans -- Ultimate Vanilla.  

If no hubby, then no cake.  I think we'll divide the festivities over a couple of weekends.  We have to do the sunflowers now because they close in a couple of weeks and I'll save the pasta making for when they come over again.  It's too much for me to do by myself.  That said, all variations are on the table ... waiting to hear what hubby is doing and we'll decide from that point.

Did I mention I can't wait to get my monthly OVER?!?!  This mood and low energy is nuts and I know it's all hormones.  Frustrating because I've been working hard on both -- sitting in a waiting pattern.  Any day now ... I've actually have things to get done LOL.

I'll end on this poem as a nod to BOOKS and a good (fingers crossed) BOOKCLUB.  Stay well.