deleting

Full day. People day. Good day.

My day was very busy, consisting of two coaching sessions, a stamping party, and a good-bye. I was pretty weary by the time supper rolled around, but content.

I had a great time watching all the ladies enjoy creating with my paper and ink and craft supplies. They started out tentative. Downplaying their skills. And sure, we had a few false starts, but everyone wound up with really fun, cute cards.

Later my Mr. and I said good-bye to some friends who are leaving the country, going back to the US. They were only here for 9 months, but they're people I wish I had had the chance to get to know better. The wife has the sister of my kitty.

Later in the day I was scrolling through my phone contacts, trying to send a message. I came across her name and thought, "Well, that's one I won't be needing anymore." I was hesitant to delete it, though. It didn't feel right. As I kept going down the list, I noticed how many numbers were no longer good. I have only had the phone for a year and a half, and so many friends have come and gone in that time. It's really hard to have people rotate through your life like that.

I am grateful for my Mr. He's the only one who has been with me consistently for the past 12 years. (Well, 12 years next month!) Did I mention that he sat and watched "So You Think You Can Dance" and "America's Next Top Model" with me? I LOVE that. And he's sweet (in a rough guy kind of way) to my cat. He's the best.

He makes a kickin' gin and tonic, to boot. I'm one lucky girl.

However, I am becoming determined that the next transition we make I want to take the kitty. I want to keep her in my life, too. I'm becoming far too attached and I don't want another good-bye. The woman who left today has two cats, and they're taking them on the plane all the way to the US. It's like, a 36 hour trip, at the least! I am slightly puzzled by all the details of the process, but I know it's possible!

I'm wondering if it's selfish on my part. Am I just clinging to her for my own ends, and not really thinking of what's best for her?

But anyway. That's about a year away. It's foolish to worry about it right now.