Busy Week Off

I've had the last week "off" so of course I've been busier than usually--two dates with my boyfriend, a few "extra" hours at work, errands, catch-up, friends visiting from out of town, etc.

The ball game was pretty cool--5 homers, a flying broken bat, and a spectacular catch in the top of the 9th. Plus the home team won--always something worth cheering about. :)

The City on Thursday was fun, too. I don't like playing tourist when I'm alone, but somehow it's more fun with someone else. Public transit was a bit of a problem during rush hour, but feet can work just as well when they're not being crushed by high heals . . . Parks and boats and towers are all nice, even if exhaustion overtakes on the train ride home.

Today, a friend and her kids stopped by for lunch on their way home from camping at a KOA. I've been wanting to introduce them to my BF for quite a while now--they all liked each other, which is good. (That's what the balloons and sidewalk cafe motif is all about--I still can't figure out how to add a pack of school aged kids to my avatar . . . )

My library changed its hours and is no longer open on Sundays, and the Monday hours have always been a bit odd. Combine that with my work schedule and you'll see why I'm not posting as often as I was before. Maybe I "should" consider getting Internet at home, but coming to the library still isn't enough of a hassle to warrant the expense . . .

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

My BF is taking my to Candlestick Park tonight. Of course now it's called something else, AT&T park, I think, but it's the same place. This will be my second ever major league ball game. It promises to be good fun. :)

For Folks in California

My BF sent me this pertinent article on the new California same-sex marriage laws. It's a personal issue for me, because two weeks ago, my aunts got married for the second time. They went up to SF in 04, then the laws changed and they got "un-married," So this summer they got married again, but if this measure that will be on the Nov. ballet passes, I'm guessing that history will repeat itself.

Just imagine getting married, and then being told that your marriage is no longer valid. Well, honestly I can't imagine it, but I hear that it's an awful experience to go through. So I'm getting political again, and planting the seed.

For those of you in California, please vote on the side of love.

Smooth Sailing

I had a wonderful weekend "off" with lots of time for myself and a lovely evening out with my bf.

Work is going well. I finally picked up one of the baby carriers I've been meaning to get for my Postpartum Doula business, because this baby loves to be carried, but the carrier the parents use puts all the strain on my shoulders. So I got myself a "sienna" Moby wrap. The baby looks like a Tibetten monk in it. :) Parents got a huge kick out of this.

Have been feeling pinched for money lately, but just got an e-mail from a prospective client for Sept. Am very excited about the prospect of actually being able to continue to fit in Postpartum Doula work around nannying. Fingers crossed!

Stalled Cavalcade

On my way to work today there were a dozen cars stopped by the side of the road at varying intervals, but all within about a mile of each other. Really. It wasn't more than a mile from the first car I saw to the last, and there were so many that I started counting: 12. Most had blinkers on and/or people standing around with cell phones. What the . . . ? And this was on a major 8-lane highway at the end of rush hour. Oh, and I didn't see any signs of colision or dammage. Weird.

Work Week

I'm working more than usual this week (no objections as my usual is so low and money is good), and I've also been very productive with errands and other personal business (like getting on-line). The air quality got better over the weekend for my Aunt's wedding and my mom's visit, but now visibility is reduced again and it's getting hot. It's a Spare the Air day, but with out free transit, what more can I do than Drive 55 (which I do already)?

One exciting thing yesterday was getting to hear two of my favorite songs back-to-back on the radio. :)

Inspired to Clean

I always enjoy having people over to my house, especially because it usually inspires me to do some cleaning, or at least tidy up a bit. Like yesterday and today: my mom arrived this morning, and I put some time and energy into making the place nice for her--I was pretty surprised at how quickly it went, too. I guess I was just motivated by the "deadline."

In the birth picture, my favorite birth artist mentioned that this is National Unassisted Home Birth Week and posted a link to this supportive article on home birth. So there is something from the other side of the issue, and it is in the media. :) I'm happy.