Friday Wrap-Up

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What a week! I dropped Cam off for camp Saturday morning and relished in the idea that I would have a week of "un-parenting" time to focus on myself. Ha! My grandiose plans were slapped with a dose of reality when I walked into work on Monday and learned that I had some significant deadlines to meet by Thursday. The 10-hour work days kind of poo-pooed any ideas I might have had for the week.

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Speaking of camp, I get to pick the little bugger up tonight at 6PM. Although I wasn't as bothered with him being gone as I thought I might be, I am quite thrilled to get to see him tonight. We'll have a whirlwind 12 hours though as Cam and I leave for eastern Washington at 7:40 AM tomorrow!

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Things on the home front have been interesting this week. Husband seems to be making quite an effort, and I am attempting to be far more appreciative of the effort he is making. We actually have a "date" today - Jimmy John's for lunch and then the matinee showing of Public Enemies at [THIS] theater.

I'm trying to find balance between being cynical with husband's efforts (I've certainly seen this type of response before - without long-term results) and being open to the hope that maybe he "gets" it this time. It's quite the tightrope walk.

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Why can't I seem to keep up with my blog reading these days? Seems like every time I open up Reader there are 30+ blogs waiting for me! I'm reading all of you, but I'm afraid my commenting has suffered the time crunch. I hate it when that happens!

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And...here we go!

1. When I heard Michael Jackson died I was amazed at how people focused on only the parts of his life they felt were "good." I wonder if they do that with everyone they know, or just the famous people they "know."

2. Gin & tonic with a squeeze of lime is the best medicine.

3. It's late, but I cannot seem to stop watching the I Love Lucy marathon.

4. I try not to lump behaviors into always.

5. My eyes have seen you - Stand in your door - Meet me inside - Show me some more ...

6. Hope is the companion of power, and mother of success; for who so hopes strongly has within him the gift of miracles. ~Samuel Smiles.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to welcoming my Boo-Bear home, tomorrow my plans include getting on a plane and heading west, with a 90 minute layover in Salt Lake City, and Sunday, I want to do little more than recover from my travels - and wish Kimmehkins a very happy birthday!

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