I woke up at 5:15am, because Conrad was going crazy in his cage again. I’ll never know what makes him do that. Is he falling off his perch in his sleep? Is he having a bad dream? Is there something in the room (me?) that makes him nervous? I have no idea. It took me a while to fall back to sleep, and then I’m really groggy when the alarm goes off.
So, let me tell you something else about Conrad. He started chirping and singing about 2 weeks ago, and now he’s unstoppable! He doesn’t sing when it’s quiet – only when the TV is on. When music is playing he just sings along. I don’t know why it took him almost 2 months to open his mouth, but he finally did and now it’s lovely. I really enjoy hearing him sing and chirp and tweet. It’s music to my ears!
I got dressed and then called Eric before I left the house. I just had a few minutes, and I knew he was working, but I wanted him to know how much I miss him and love him. He misses me, too.
When we got to work, I got myself an iced mocha from the coffee cart, which is a lovely way to start the day. It’s just as good as STARBUCKS (and just as expensive!). I had a very busy morning, but I still called Eric a little after 9:00am, when I knew he’d be at lunch.
He’s doing okay at work, and he’s feeling better about everything. It’s good to talk to him when he sounds this way. He’s so sweet and loving. It seems impossible to me that we’re going to be apart for 2 months, until I return to NY for the wedding, but we’ll have to get by. I know it will be harder for him than it is for me. I don’t know how I came to be so strong, but I am and it makes me feel good to know I can get through just about anything.
I keep asking about my niece, Melissa, but she was in intensive care after her operation and no one knows much except she came out of the operation okay. I am dying to talk to her, but I don’t know when she’ll be able to talk on the phone. I’m going to try her cell phone tomorrow. I’m surprised I haven’t gotten an email from her (which she sends on her cell). She’s amazingly strong, so I know she’ll be well in no time.
I had a busy afternoon in HR. I was trained to set up interviews, which I really enjoy. I reserve the conference room, check the schedules of all the interviewers, send them a “place card” to hold the date and time, check with the candidate to see if he or she is available, then I confirm the date and time, and send the interviewers a schedule, the candidate’s resume, and a comment sheet for them to fill out. It’s really nothing difficult, but there are a lot of steps. I know the girls appreciate that they don’t have to do it, and I’m happy to do anything to make their lives easier.
I also learned how to take the pictures for the ID cards and I’ll be doing a few new employee badges on Monday. Smile and say “Cheese!”
When I got home I called Eric (I know, I’m calling him a lot, but I really miss him – and he misses me. I know it makes him feel better when he talks to me, so why not?). Then, I relaxed and watched Dr. Phil. I made myself a fast dinner of frozen veggies and a veggie burger.
After I ate I started 2 loads of laundry. I met a young girl in the laundry room who just moved here from Seattle. Before that she lived in Virginia. She said it was so nice to hear an Eastern accent and she knew I was from NY. I said, “I get that ALL the time.” Almost every single day someone comments on my accent. It’s SO weird!
Anyway, she said she’s having a hard time adjusting, because Seattle was SO rainy and here it NEVER rains, and she likes the cold and the changes in season. I told her my husband is the same way and he hates it here. I didn’t tell her he’s already left. I just couldn’t bear to bring it up. She was very sweet and I wished her luck and said I hoped she’d be very happy here. I told her this apartment complex is really great and everyone is nice and the manager is very pro-active, and it’s well-maintained. She was happy to hear it!
Tomorrow I’m showing the RV in the afternoon. This is a gentleman I’ve been corresponding with for a few weeks. He’s very serious about the Chinook and he’s coming down with his 72-year-old mother to see it. He’s really nice, and he’s in the air force. He works in a hospital at Travis Air Force Base. He’s very enthusiastic about the RV, so PLEASE – everyone – keep your fingers crossed that all goes well and the RV is SOLD!
Tomorrow night is the last show in my subscription with the San Diego Musical Theatre. It’s DREAMGIRLS and I’m going with a friend I work with in HR. She’s a doll and I really enjoy her company, so I’m happy we’re taking the next step in our friendship. She’s picking me up and we’re going to drive downtown and park the car by the theatre and then walk and see what restaurants are around. I’m really looking forward to the show, to a fun night out, and to enjoying my friend’s company. Should be a great day tomorrow!