November 20, 2009 Diet Blog

It was a wild and woolly day at the OK coral folks! We were steady at work but not overwhelming. It was several events that took place that left my mind reeling today. My co-worker got a book on Healing Foods. That was amazing because we are learning about basic nutrition in the body conditioning class. It was interesting to flip through it. She is going to lend it to me to help with a paper that I am writing.
I met the owner of a very prominent beauty school in Hackensack. He approached the desk and asked for me by my first name. He wanted to know if I was her. I said yes. He told me how helpful I had been and gave me nice praise. I told him that he had made my day. We got to talking and he told me about the beauty school. Coincidentally- if you believe in coincidences, my sister in law studied there about 30 years ago. She did nails for a living until she had the two children.
He went on to mention that he is also a motivational speaker. He gave us an example of how he could change the atmosphere in the room just by his facial expression. He was right. If he had come in looking like that I would've crawled under the desk or at the very least misjudged him. His sister came in and joined the conversation. The beauty academy not only adheres to people's beauty on the outside, they are very concerned with people's health and well being... beauty on the inside, so to speak. He gave several examples; one of which was that all of his schools are maintained on 'smoke free campuses now.' No smoking. I think that's awesome.
The conversation somehow twisted into becoming well known and famous and my pending book came to light. My co-worker couldn't wait to chime in with the knowledge she possesses regarding that faction of my life. She's totally cute that way and I don't mind at all. It's nice and in this case it led to more. It started with an innocent remark by me about turning on the television set and seeing my face there too as they were leaving. It was more along the lines of a joke- something I always say. They stopped cold and the conversation revved up again.
The moment bubbled with excitement and I ended up giving them my name, my e-mail and promising to sign books for them- possibly a signing at the chamber of commerce, who they are affiliated closely with and two small book clubs that his sister attends. My co-worker gave them a card and wrote my name on it just to make sure that they could find me when the time comes that the book hits the shelves. They took both. It was great.
Later a third co-worker approached me and needed to talk in private. I am close to this co- worker- but not at that level usually. We talk in depth but usually at lunch; once in awhile by phone or text. I, of course made the time. We tag teamed a few times and then finally we walked out of the building together.
Before I found out the actual story the other co- worker and I speculated about different scenarios as to what it could be. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that she got high praise from both the supervisor and our Judge. She's been recently promoted and is in the throws of learning the new position; one she richly deserved. She was so happy and so excited. She just wanted to share it with somebody she knew was in her corner. It's not like we can make a big deal of it at work. It's just not done that way. But I'm as happy for her as she is for herself. That was much better news than the speculations we had come up with. Whew!
After work I headed right to the nail salon. The owner has began reading her manuscript. She has the book that is my mother's favorite. My manicurist didn't start hers yet- but that's fine with me. It's the holiday season. I don't have time either. I told her that it is hers to keep. Read it whenever.... no pressure here....
From there I went to my best BFF's son's football game. The Superbowl for High School. They lost but I have to tell you, it was an exciting game. I'm not really up on football, and I found it very confusing in spots, but I got the fact that its about taking ground and about time on the clock; and the ball being carried across the line at the end of the field to get points. Tomorrow is my best BFF's youngest son's game. (She has three boys and one girl.) Also the Superbowl for him. He is my Godson. I go to most of his things. I promised to be there. He is such a little athlete. Best BFF only gives birth to champions.
During the game I got text's from my co-worker, youngest sister and my Blairstown BFF. My co-worker wanted the 'sit-rap' on the reason I was called away to speak to the third co-worker. I proudly gave her the explanation. She too was happy. The last two texts were bad news. Blairstown BFF lost her job and my baby sister had a personal issue; one that made her cry. She doesn't cry easily. I called her first as soon as the game was over. The situation angered me but I'm helpless to do anything but listen. I called her immediately after the game, as soon as I got into my car and we talked until the wee hours. Hopefully it helped.
I will have to call Blairstown BFF Saturday to talk to her. We text for a bit but she really needed to talk and I was seriously unable to. It was a loud football game and I needed to pay attention. I could barely hear myself think, much less someone on the phone. I'm sure that she understood but I still felt ripped up inside. I want to be there for all of the people I love. Sometimes it's just impossible though.
I crawled into bed suffering from great exhaustion. I've been having repeat dreams starring my mother and another co-worker that I know and like but have no real relationship with other than that. I'm not sure why but I feel they are connected and it's a lesson that I'm to be taught. For whatever reason I have to work for this one. I have to make the connection. It's the same people with different but similar scenarios taking place....
I'll sign off on that note. I've got much to accomplish before Saturday night's football game and the trip to my son's for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Real Thanksgiving and real Christmas is split between his wife's two families. I concede and don't argue the point because I understand 'broken family' only too well. Plus I love my son and would never intentionally make him upset. My daughter in law could've done worse in the mother in law department- that's for sure. Most mom's would fight for at least one holiday with their only child...I just accept whatever date they can give me. Sadly, I don't think it's something she'll ever really know; meaning that she's got a good deal with me as her husband's mom, because my son is her very first boyfriend.... there is nothing to compare me to....maybe her friend's will tell her....anyway- Before I forget- I'm sad to report that I had no breakfast and no snacks. I had smart ones-carrot sticks- grapes and yogurt for lunch and had dinner in the wee hours of the morning; a smart ones pizza. Bad food day- but so much was going on....
Have a great day! See you next Blog! Remember: You look as good as you can for today. Tomorrow you will look that much better. Do not let your perception of your body stand in the way of you having a good time. Stay positive. You are not alone. I'm right here.... ;-)