reentry

So today I rejoined the living. After about a week of being down with this cold, I felt well enough today to pull off a pretty full day.

Started with breakfast, then haircuts for the Mr. and me. I also got a pedicure, which the Mr. respectfully declined. My hands look kind of pretty and graceful naturally, but my feet are just clunky, and can use all the help they can get.

Home, laundry. Met a girl for lunch; just a casual mentoring kind of visit. Back home for about an hour. Met another girl for some coaching. She seemed to really make some good discoveries, and I felt that my questions helped uncover them for her. Satisfying.

Then I walked over to the restaurant where I have been painting. The owner was having a small "grand opening" party for a few of her close friends. I have come to know all of them to some extent, so it was a relaxed, fun evening. The Mr. met me there and we all enjoyed some tasty, pretty authentic, Mexican food.

Although I got caught up in a few hands of cards, we called it an evening early and were home by 8. Watched Dancing with the Stars (which we BOTH enjoy!) and I got some really nice cuddle time with the kitty. She slept on me for over an hour. So sweet.

I am ready to call it a night. Although I'm doing much better, I definitely feel the fatigue of my busy day. At first I thought, "Oh. No problem. Just sitting and talking most of the day; nothing strenuous." But I know better than that. People are TIRING. To be truly listening and engaged in a conversation actually takes a lot of energy! I'm weary.

I'm making it easy on myself and posting a photo of the restaurant interior, like I promised a few days ago. I did take other photos today, but this one is the least hassle.

Kitty is still cuddling. I don't want to put an end to it. If I stay up too late tonight, it will be her fault.