Ducks

Things that broke my heart a little today:

1. Seeing the owner of the blue house take down his holiday lights (they were my favorite--almost made me want to do a jig).

2. Losing my favorite lip gloss.

3. Discovering a yucky blemish (hope it goes away soon).

4. Doing the math and concluding that I really can not afford to quit my job (even though it would be nice).

5. The barista burned my latte.

Things that made me smile a little bit today:

1. Receiving an e-mail offering me a different job.

2. Talking with J about the ducks my dad brought home when I was little.

3. Realizing that I made a specific dinner not because either J or I wanted it, but because J's partner wanted it (same deal with the banana bread).

4. Convincing myself that I absolutely MUST purchase Valentine chocolates because, well, I need to have them in case someone comes over and wants them.

5. Realizing in the past two days, I have spent over $20 on flowers (what is that about?!?-- My people need to pull it together).

Things that I have been thinking about:

1. Writing essay questions for my students to respond to over the next few weeks.

2. Vacation-- I am going to do something for Spring Break. The question is what-- should I go see H in D.C., go see R in New York, go see my B in Spokompton...? Hmmm....

3. I miss Bellingham. I need to get up there soon.

4. Paint colors.

5. Relationships.

Things I still need to accomplish this weekend:

1. Grade papers.

2. Attend to eyebrows.

3. Get haircut.

4. Wash car!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. Finish laundry.