Some Thursday Updates

Hello.  Here's a quick list because it's extra random again this morning.

(1)  I had a problem with my Spanish class login and ended up having a zoom call with the instructor.  I'm extra, extra excited to start now.  Of course, she started the call in Spanish and I choked answering back in Spanish -- just said um, um, um until she spoke English.  Oh boy.

(2)  Finished The Dark Side of Magic.  It was a fun book.  I'm not sure 2 more in the trilogy are calling to me yet though. 

(3)  Next book is a recommendation from my girlfriend who read it over Christmas and said she couldn't put it down.  Lucky (Marissa Stapley).  I ordered it from Goodwill (through Amazon).  Turns out it's a Reese Book Club pick.  

(4)  I watched an episode of Hacks and it's a good start.  Jean Smart is such a fantastic actor.

(5) Chip has his dental surgery today -- tooth extractions, fistula repairs, etc.  Fingers crossed and a little prayer the sweet boy does okay.  He was a little playful after his medicated bath yesterday.  The pain medication and strong antibiotic seem to be helping.

(6)  I had a good 20 minute SCS coaching call.  The more I have my own back and set a seat at the table for myself, the more I find resistance in relationships I allowed a different dynamic.  I speak up and then am dismissed.  It's about creating some boundaries so I don't feel resentful.  The more I work on myself, the more disappointed I'm getting at some of my relationships.  Was every relationship built on a false dynamic?  It's my doing and also my responsibility for the undoing.  This was a helpful conversation.

Interesting find ... the more in advance I book the appointment, the better a coach I get paired with -- at least that's my experience so far.  When I do an appointment same day or the next, the coach has sucked.  Is that just a coincidence or does she reward the planner?  Hmmmm. 

(7)  My energy seemed a bit better for yesterday's Peloton ride.  I took a hard class and didn't have a problem riding in range.  I'm ready to feel better.

(8)  Podcast listening is still going strong.  My favorites right now are Glennon Doyle, Brene Brown, PopCast and I'm having fun with Gretchen Rubin again.  I'm slacking on The Armchair Expert and Brooke Castillo's general podcast (more a sales pitch these days).  Of course, I listen a ton to her podcasts within the program.  I'm also a little "off" Jen Hatmaker.  Her interview style kind of grates on me -- everyone is the best and the most and the dearest.  I catch some random other podcasts here and there too.

(9)  I'm enjoying this week at home (mostly home).  Nesting feels super good still.  As I said before, I'm sure I'll suddenly crave people, but until then ...   Next week is more people centered so I'm enjoying what I have this week.

Have a good Thursday and stay well.  Off to wake up Chip and take him to the vet.  He'll be bummed about no breakfast -- poor baby.  Later gators.