The first thing I did this morning was knock over an almost-full bottle of Snapple all over my night table as I turned off the alarm. So, I had to run and get some rags, and proceed to remove everything from my night table, then wipe the glass top and remove it and take off the fabric that covers the table and wash that, and wipe down the wall and rug. Good times!
Today was the first day I was picked up by Elsa, and it was good to travel to work with her again. She was telling me all about her trip to Europe – through Italy and Germany, with trains, planes and automobiles – even a bicycle ride through the Italian countryside! It all sounded fabulous.
Today was the first day back for the other girl who was on sabbatical. She had been visiting family in Manila, and she said it was really hot, humid and buggy. Doesn’t sound like she had as much fun as Elsa!
It was pretty quiet at work. The big boss went home sick. Rosemary was out sick. One of the girls was out at a conference. Another one of the girls left early to go to a ball – yes, a military ball! In a stretch limo! Wearing a gown! And her husband was wearing a tuxedo! So glamorous! I can’t wait to see pictures!
The highlight of my day was talking to Eric a few times. He was going out for a night ride by himself in one of the local parks. I cannot tell you how happy I am that he is back to riding. I think it is so important to him and the fact that he’s feeling up to it, wanting to ride, and getting out there and doing it means he’s feeling much better. That makes me so very happy.
Anyway, back to work. There wasn’t much to do, and when I’m not busy time tends to stand still, so this became the longest day of my life. I started yawning in the early afternoon, because being bored makes me tired. I was asking around for work, shredding, and doing anything I could to keep busy, but there really wasn’t much.
By 4:00pm, there were only three of us left in the office! I really wanted to leave and go home and take a nap, but I had to wait for Elsa. We finally got out of there a few minutes before 5:00pm. As we were driving home, Elsa was telling me more about Europe and I felt my eyes closing. I really had to concentrate on NOT falling asleep!
When I got home, I got undressed and got right into bed. Usually I would call Eric, but he told me he’d be out riding and to call him at 7:30pm my time, which would be 10:30pm his time, because he knew he’d definitely be home by then. So, I set the alarm for 7:30pm.
I slept like a baby and woke up to the alarm. I immediately called Eric. He said he had a great ride and was lucky to be off tomorrow, because it’s Veteran’s Day. Those union workers get every holiday off. I’m jealous! He is getting up early and going riding with a friend tomorrow, so he’ll be out there again. Great news!
After I hung up with Eric I had a salad with more salmon and watched DANCING WITH THE STARS. I so enjoy that show. I really want to take some ballroom classes. I have to check out the schedule at a place nearby. I actually bought black suede swing/jitterbug shoes and they are SO comfortable and pretty cute! Now, I just need to get out there and do it! I know I won’t start before I leave for NY, because I just have too much going on in preparation for my trip in less than two weeks, but when I get back...
After dinner, I put another coat of varnish on the yoga hand mirror. It’s almost done. Tomorrow night I’ll varnish the matching tray. On Friday Marlene is supposed to come and pick up the yoga mirror and tray, the butterfly hand mirror and the bejeweled tissue box and perfume tray I made a few months ago. She saw them on my website and fell in love with them. She saw the perfume tray with the jewelry all around the border when she was here, but she said she didn’t have a place for it.
She emailed me yesterday and said she can’t stop thinking about both pieces and just has to have them. I emailed Gili Anna and told her that I have to pick up the tissue box. She said she still has it (thank goodness) and she has money for me, because she sold one of my mirrors.
Marlene will be picking up all her pieces on Friday evening. She has become my best customer – okay, my only customer!
I will start working on her bejeweled mirror when I get back from New York. She’s really excited about that. When that is finished she will have five of my bejeweled pieces and one decoupage piece, plus the two decoupage pieces she commissioned for her daughter. I’d say that’s a great client!
I’m going to sign off now. I want to watch BOSTON LEGAL and get to sleep at a decent hour. Sometimes the nap can throw me off, but I already feel like I can fall back to sleep. Why am I so tired?