The Tuesday that was...
* I worked, and got a lot of stuff done. Including the spreadsheet of doom on time for my boss to go to a rather unpleasant meeting. (It's never a good idea to go to the higher ups and not be able to give an indication of where your budget is at...)
* I had lunch with kae_dash, mystic_one and Mad Dog which was lovely, even if I was lethargic and wishing I didn't have to go back to work.
* I had a productive conversation with the TISC people, and have been reassured that it is unlikely that I would need to pay the course fees for the degree I want to do, up front. I am increasingly excited about doing this.. I am so looking forward to it, and am so ready for it, I don't quite have the words to express this. Some of you already know what I'm planning on applying to study, and the rest of you will have to wait till I make appointments with the University of my choice and find out the rest of the significant details, such as whether I can start this year or have to wait till next year.
* I met up with callistra after work, ostensibly to head to a feminist group meeting. On my way to meet her at the address, she got lost so I met her in Subi instead. Settling of baby happeneed, and then driving the correct way through Subi in order to get to the address.
We made it, just on time and largely organised, only to find that it had been cancelled unexpectedly but they hadn't had Calli's email to let her know. So we meandered down to the nearby park to facilitate sushi eating, and baby cuddling. I then called cupidsbow to see if she was up to unexpected company, and delightfully, she was!
We spent a pleasant few hours discussing, chatting, and of course, watching some song vid - I have a marvellous collection thanks to cupidsbow now, and I can't wait to sit down and watch them when I have some spare time. It was easy and lovely and I enjoyed it a lot. Calli and I have a loose plan to venture out every so (undetermined) often together to socialise. I'm very much looking forward to this as I love time spent with Calli, especially one on one or in a small group, it's just awesome, in the same way that Friday nights are awesome.
* Arrived home, squeaked happily at harveystoat and got hugs, burbled happily at K, who burbled back in a lovely mood.
* I did productive awards stuff, and am a few breaths away from releasing the Tin Duck shortlist and opening the voting - apologies for the delay but there have been a few more eligibility queries than usual for people I'm unfamiliar with being in WA or not :) I've had some very pleasant email exchanges though.
* Two friends took specific steps today in order to do something for themselves, and in both cases it involved letting go of something. I'm pleased for them, proud of them, and sending love because of the various stresses and hurt involved. That and sending love also because they rock and I adore them.
* I had lunch with kae_dash, mystic_one and Mad Dog which was lovely, even if I was lethargic and wishing I didn't have to go back to work.
* I had a productive conversation with the TISC people, and have been reassured that it is unlikely that I would need to pay the course fees for the degree I want to do, up front. I am increasingly excited about doing this.. I am so looking forward to it, and am so ready for it, I don't quite have the words to express this. Some of you already know what I'm planning on applying to study, and the rest of you will have to wait till I make appointments with the University of my choice and find out the rest of the significant details, such as whether I can start this year or have to wait till next year.
* I met up with callistra after work, ostensibly to head to a feminist group meeting. On my way to meet her at the address, she got lost so I met her in Subi instead. Settling of baby happeneed, and then driving the correct way through Subi in order to get to the address.
We made it, just on time and largely organised, only to find that it had been cancelled unexpectedly but they hadn't had Calli's email to let her know. So we meandered down to the nearby park to facilitate sushi eating, and baby cuddling. I then called cupidsbow to see if she was up to unexpected company, and delightfully, she was!
We spent a pleasant few hours discussing, chatting, and of course, watching some song vid - I have a marvellous collection thanks to cupidsbow now, and I can't wait to sit down and watch them when I have some spare time. It was easy and lovely and I enjoyed it a lot. Calli and I have a loose plan to venture out every so (undetermined) often together to socialise. I'm very much looking forward to this as I love time spent with Calli, especially one on one or in a small group, it's just awesome, in the same way that Friday nights are awesome.
* Arrived home, squeaked happily at harveystoat and got hugs, burbled happily at K, who burbled back in a lovely mood.
* I did productive awards stuff, and am a few breaths away from releasing the Tin Duck shortlist and opening the voting - apologies for the delay but there have been a few more eligibility queries than usual for people I'm unfamiliar with being in WA or not :) I've had some very pleasant email exchanges though.
* Two friends took specific steps today in order to do something for themselves, and in both cases it involved letting go of something. I'm pleased for them, proud of them, and sending love because of the various stresses and hurt involved. That and sending love also because they rock and I adore them.