The weekend report....
Usually at the end of the day on Friday, I'm too tired and stressed out to do anything. This Friday was no different so I went to bed early.
I woke up early on Saturday morning to take Pippin for a walk and to get him ready for the vet. Everything went smoothly at the vet's and I was happy that Pippin is considered a healthy and happy dog. The vet was also $100 less than I was expecting. I don't know why I thought it would be around $230 but it was nowhere near that. I guess I think in terms of human medical care and I figure that's how much a human would cost. So... Pippin is in perfect health and I saved over $100. Not bad.
I went home and didn't feel well so I decided to lay down and sleep for another hour or so. I woke up, fixed breakfast, and played some WoW. I've made it to level 70! The highest I have ever gone and really the most interest I have ever shown any computer game. I have to decide whether or not to buy the expansion that allows you to go up to level 80. I think I might but there are some other financial priorities....
I went out to work with Strider. He's been moved to another pasture with Scout. Apparently... they are harassing the other horses and pushing them off their food. I KNOW that Strider was pushing to be alpha and he does play a bit rough. Strider and Scout together has been pretty good. I noticed they rough house a bit and I"m NOT used to that. Both horses reared up and kicked out at each other. I had to be told they were just playing. God... freaked me out! :-D
I grabbed his halter and stepped in to get him and he actually ran over to me. First time he's ever done that. That has got to be the happiest he's ever been to see me. I was a bit surprised but slipped his halter on.
"He knows his Mum, doesn't he?" one of the girls at the barn commented.
I didn't say anything but was very happy to hear that. He knows me! Or... he just really wanted a break from Scout. ;-D
We had a pretty good workout and I put him back in the pasture to play with Scout.
I ran to the Walmart to pick up some things and as i was making my way out... I saw a purple summer dress that I liked. I tried it on and decided to buy it. I can wear it around Europe and it won't take much space up in the luggage. It also feels like I'm wearing a long t-shirt and it reminded me a bit of an Anime character's outfit. I think... sometimes with casual clothes, it's best that I shop alone. My family can be somewhat critical of my fashion sense and my friends put me in sexy clothes (which I don't mind, of course!) but I can't really wear them out casually all the time.
I spent the rest of the day relaxing and watching Anime. It was very nice.
I was surprised to receive a text message by the barn manager inviting me out to ride. They would supply me a horse and I could hang out with the rest of the girls. Be there at noon the text said. I was slightly worried. I ... have trouble with female friends. I really do and it's not their fault. I'm just... not easy to get along with. For some reason friendships with males are much easier to maintain. I don't know why that is for me. It just is.
On Sunday after the morning walk with Pippin, I started on laundry and swept and mopped the tile. I put away the dishes and started to clean up the kitchen. I have been neglecting house work lately just out of sheer laziness. I've been enjoying my weekends so much that I've gotten lazy. Two days off in a row! WOW!!!!
I waited for the roommate to wake up and then started to vacuum. Around 11:40am, I headed nervously out the door with my stomach in a ton of knots. I got there and the weather was too bad. No one even showed up. I worked with Strider but it started to rain and he was pretty high. I let him go around 12:45pm and headed to HFS to talk to them about the demo.
I was told to cancel it. I was somewhat disappointed but we just can't seem to organize. I've never been to SXSW before and I'm slightly depressed. I was looking forward to a party, free food and drink, and a chance to be on stage. I guess... it just wasn't enough time for everyone and maybe I can get the nice lady running the event to extend the invitation next year. The party is run by a group called Pure Volume and I was told it is a very cool party that starts off SXSW. Maybe next year. *sigh*
I was so stressed out that my stomach was still tearing me up and I couldn't even fight. There were even a couple times that I thought I'd throw up and I tried to stand away from others. I felt better as the day went on and I couldn't help but wonder if I was so worried about fighting that I was too sick to fight! DARN!!!
Dame Linden from Amtgard showed up and was a perfect example of why I can't maintain female friendships. I was glad to see her after so long but I, of course, said something awful to her. I didn't mean any harm by it but it simply threw her off.
I told her that I was having stomach problems and wasn't fighting today. She was sympathetic and I went on to explain that the thought of meeting a group of women that I didn't know well was stressful to me because... everyone knows I can't maintain female friendships. Considering we had an argument over Amtgard and HFS and we weren't close friends anymore... it was not the most sensitive thing to say. Blargh. She didn't talk to me for the rest of the day and I wanted to leave shortly after that. How can anyone be so stupid?
I gave Dani and Savi a ride to the grocery store and I felt much better hanging out with them. Now... they're both females and I love and adore them but I tried to be more careful and considerate. They gave me hugs and said encouraging things to me. I felt much better. Please don't take this wrong Dani and Savi, but I love and adore you but we just don't hang out that much. It's always good to see you! I'd like to hang out more if you want. I know you're busy with work and the move and the boyfriends so... no big deal! Thanks for yesterday. It's much more fun to shop with you two then alone all the time!
I went home, took care of Pippin, made dinner, and de-stressed. I was happy to be able to eat and my stomach feels just fine now.
Okay... things to work on: more sensitive to the female friends.
Fighting in HFS.
Being less nervous around people I don't know well.
I woke up early on Saturday morning to take Pippin for a walk and to get him ready for the vet. Everything went smoothly at the vet's and I was happy that Pippin is considered a healthy and happy dog. The vet was also $100 less than I was expecting. I don't know why I thought it would be around $230 but it was nowhere near that. I guess I think in terms of human medical care and I figure that's how much a human would cost. So... Pippin is in perfect health and I saved over $100. Not bad.
I went home and didn't feel well so I decided to lay down and sleep for another hour or so. I woke up, fixed breakfast, and played some WoW. I've made it to level 70! The highest I have ever gone and really the most interest I have ever shown any computer game. I have to decide whether or not to buy the expansion that allows you to go up to level 80. I think I might but there are some other financial priorities....
I went out to work with Strider. He's been moved to another pasture with Scout. Apparently... they are harassing the other horses and pushing them off their food. I KNOW that Strider was pushing to be alpha and he does play a bit rough. Strider and Scout together has been pretty good. I noticed they rough house a bit and I"m NOT used to that. Both horses reared up and kicked out at each other. I had to be told they were just playing. God... freaked me out! :-D
I grabbed his halter and stepped in to get him and he actually ran over to me. First time he's ever done that. That has got to be the happiest he's ever been to see me. I was a bit surprised but slipped his halter on.
"He knows his Mum, doesn't he?" one of the girls at the barn commented.
I didn't say anything but was very happy to hear that. He knows me! Or... he just really wanted a break from Scout. ;-D
We had a pretty good workout and I put him back in the pasture to play with Scout.
I ran to the Walmart to pick up some things and as i was making my way out... I saw a purple summer dress that I liked. I tried it on and decided to buy it. I can wear it around Europe and it won't take much space up in the luggage. It also feels like I'm wearing a long t-shirt and it reminded me a bit of an Anime character's outfit. I think... sometimes with casual clothes, it's best that I shop alone. My family can be somewhat critical of my fashion sense and my friends put me in sexy clothes (which I don't mind, of course!) but I can't really wear them out casually all the time.
I spent the rest of the day relaxing and watching Anime. It was very nice.
I was surprised to receive a text message by the barn manager inviting me out to ride. They would supply me a horse and I could hang out with the rest of the girls. Be there at noon the text said. I was slightly worried. I ... have trouble with female friends. I really do and it's not their fault. I'm just... not easy to get along with. For some reason friendships with males are much easier to maintain. I don't know why that is for me. It just is.
On Sunday after the morning walk with Pippin, I started on laundry and swept and mopped the tile. I put away the dishes and started to clean up the kitchen. I have been neglecting house work lately just out of sheer laziness. I've been enjoying my weekends so much that I've gotten lazy. Two days off in a row! WOW!!!!
I waited for the roommate to wake up and then started to vacuum. Around 11:40am, I headed nervously out the door with my stomach in a ton of knots. I got there and the weather was too bad. No one even showed up. I worked with Strider but it started to rain and he was pretty high. I let him go around 12:45pm and headed to HFS to talk to them about the demo.
I was told to cancel it. I was somewhat disappointed but we just can't seem to organize. I've never been to SXSW before and I'm slightly depressed. I was looking forward to a party, free food and drink, and a chance to be on stage. I guess... it just wasn't enough time for everyone and maybe I can get the nice lady running the event to extend the invitation next year. The party is run by a group called Pure Volume and I was told it is a very cool party that starts off SXSW. Maybe next year. *sigh*
I was so stressed out that my stomach was still tearing me up and I couldn't even fight. There were even a couple times that I thought I'd throw up and I tried to stand away from others. I felt better as the day went on and I couldn't help but wonder if I was so worried about fighting that I was too sick to fight! DARN!!!
Dame Linden from Amtgard showed up and was a perfect example of why I can't maintain female friendships. I was glad to see her after so long but I, of course, said something awful to her. I didn't mean any harm by it but it simply threw her off.
I told her that I was having stomach problems and wasn't fighting today. She was sympathetic and I went on to explain that the thought of meeting a group of women that I didn't know well was stressful to me because... everyone knows I can't maintain female friendships. Considering we had an argument over Amtgard and HFS and we weren't close friends anymore... it was not the most sensitive thing to say. Blargh. She didn't talk to me for the rest of the day and I wanted to leave shortly after that. How can anyone be so stupid?
I gave Dani and Savi a ride to the grocery store and I felt much better hanging out with them. Now... they're both females and I love and adore them but I tried to be more careful and considerate. They gave me hugs and said encouraging things to me. I felt much better. Please don't take this wrong Dani and Savi, but I love and adore you but we just don't hang out that much. It's always good to see you! I'd like to hang out more if you want. I know you're busy with work and the move and the boyfriends so... no big deal! Thanks for yesterday. It's much more fun to shop with you two then alone all the time!
I went home, took care of Pippin, made dinner, and de-stressed. I was happy to be able to eat and my stomach feels just fine now.
Okay... things to work on: more sensitive to the female friends.
Fighting in HFS.
Being less nervous around people I don't know well.