Farewell to a friend

This week I mourn the loss of a friend. Somewhere along the highway of life within the past few weeks, he disappeared. I'm so sad I didn't notice right away - perhaps I could have saved him.
He is my Gumby antennae guy. He's probably lying in the street, forgotten, perhaps run over and certainly dirty. I wish I knew where he flew off. There's just no way to know. So I mourn my lost Gumby - my friend.

I have a number of Gumbies at home - but there was only one antennae guy.

Why Gumby, you may ask? Gumby is my official management mascot - a reflection of how I view my role in the world. Stay green and flexible and all will be well.

Although I am a world-class procrastinator, I tend to shun Pokey as I fear giving in to Pokey will simply add to my all-too-often lack of motivation to do things. Okay, I'm type-B for sure, but sometimes (no, often) all I want to do is sit on the sofa and read. That's not such a bad thing, eh?

When there's a lot to be done, my brain seems to go on vacation. In the end, the sun comes up again and life goes on so I guess no crisis has been created. Sometimes I wish I had more get-up-and-go, but I usually just relax until the feeling leaves and once again I am in a relaxed zen state of who-cares.

Don't get me wrong - I get things done when I need to. Deadlines are my friend. It's just that in between deadlines are spaces and spaces are meant to be simply that - a space. So I space. Life's too short to be constantly on the go.

Speaking of which - gotta go. The last few chapters in my current book are calling.

Labor Day - is it really a holiday?

Today is Labor Day and I don't feel like doing anything. Lots to do, of course.

Big weekend at TheaterSports - annual Labor Day weekend improv tourny. Folks from Seattle, LA, San Francisco and San Jose came down to compete and make us laugh. Was great. I did my part in the snack bar (behind the counter, not buying snacks).

On Saturday attended the Santa Barbara gem show with SIL and her MIL. Bought jewelry I didn't need but liked. Ooh, sparklies! Needed to spend time with them after a hectic week. SIL's mom in hospital with emergency back surgery, new granddaughter having some distress and general work stress. (theirs, not mine). So I HAD to go to be supportive. and see sparklies.

Gearing up for mid-terms in my class this week (giving one, not taking one). Trying to do a little cross-stitching as physical therapy to get back into the groove. Lots of projects to finish that have been on hold. Scrapbooking to do.

With other ladies, held a final sale for our Weekenders clothes. Lousy that the company went out of business - good to eliminate one thing from my life. Made some sales, got a mild sunburn and had fun with friends.

Today - heavy schedule of laundry, cleaning and watching the Monk marathon on TV. Time out for grandson Tiger's 9th birthday lunch at Panda Buffet (his fave) then back to the grueling schedule. Also celebrating DIL Rachel's birthday (not 9th) from a distance. Will get to see her soon. I'm sure she's having a grand day with her husband and pets.

Pondering why I'm such a packrat and how I can start being less so. All this stuff is important!

So much to ponder - I'm worn out. Time for lunch.