Good News/Bad News

The good news is that YS is still top scholar in his Junior class. If he doesn't go off track in Senior year, he will be validictorian. That makes for even better scholarship opportunities (which we're going to have to get serious about this summer).

The bad news is, I shut my home computer off after having it turned on continuously for a couple of weeks (okay, I did a couple of restarts in there, but never powered it all the way down), and now it gets hung up loading Windows when rebooting. I've done "system restore" twice, but it's still not happy. Just hangs there with the little green bars cycling forever.

It was too late when we got home from the honors and awards assembly last night to sit down and concentrate on fixing it. Note to self: set aside time this week to work on the magic box.

Boom!

Had the Big Talk with YS last night...no, not sex, we have that covered already. No, this was chores, teenage bids for independence, showing mutual respect.

Damn. All I wanted was for him to do the dishes on a daily basis. Who knew all that other stuff was involved?

Monday After Mothers Day

I'm doing fine this morning.

The boys really didn't surprise me for Mothers Day... :o(

Although, OS made ugly eggs for everyone for dinner, and YS finally did the dishes that had been sitting there since Friday. Does that count?

Oh well, they can't ALL be winners.

Missed Work for a Good Cause

OS got in his car yesterday morning to head to ASU for his final exam, and the car wouldn't run! The look of panic on his face at 7 a.m. broke my heart.

I told him to get in my car. We dropped YS off at school and headed for ASU. I called in to work and took the day off to make sure he got his tests taken and his car repaired. The kid has test anxiety anyway. It hardly seemed a good idea to have him take a test in a panic on top of his regular panic.

Anyway, all seems to have gone well. He says he feels good about the tests, his car is fixed (and it didn't cost him anything because the part that failed was under warranty). I got big hugs and thank yous. We both feel good about the day.

Tickle Says the Ideal Relationship for me is:

Sue, the thing you need most in a relationship is Quiet Stability

In your ideal world, you would like a relationship structure that is fairly well set — one that doesn't change too often. Although relying on this routine may make it more difficult for you to cope with the inevitable fluctuations within any relationship, you're willing to risk that so you can have a strong sense of stability, security, and privacy with your partner. Because you and your partner would ideally have your patterns set, you'd likely encounter little conflict, and would enjoy the freedom to do your own thing. You desire a comfortable balance of routine and independence, and as long as neither partner's needs are being ignored, neither of you would need a demanding level of intimacy.

Tickle Tests say:

Sue, The Boy Next Door is the man of your dreams

The guy next door can be a lot more than the kid who played a great game of tag and buried you in snowballs. He can be the man of your dreams. A laidback and fun girl like you doesn't need a glass slipper or fancy jewels — you just want a guy who knows how to have a good time and has a handle on what's important.

You're the kind of girl who wants to marry her best friend, so you might not have to look far for the perfect guy for you. Whoever said you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince wasn't talking about you. Tag — you're it!

The Spirit Is Willing...

but the flesh is beat! My heart and mind may feel like I'm in my 20's but my dang body is dragging.

Stayed up WAY late Friday night/Saturday morning after going out with Ms. Kat and MW/NM. Up at about 10:30 Saturday a.m., but fell back into bed around 1 p.m. and stayed there until 6. Got up and clean and dressed and went BACK out with MW/NM to have a good Mexican dinner at Popo's and see Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (you won't like it unless you remember the book pretty well). Didn't get out of the movies until about 12:15 Sunday a.m. Then stopped at Walgreen's to satisfy a sugar attack, and back to my house to watch Comedy Central with MW/NM until about 2:30.

Got a little done around the house yesterday, went to bed about 10 p.m., and am STILL tired today. Ugh.

Horoscope by "John" for the coming week...

Creative You The Sun and Venus in your opposite sign of Taurus are highlighting your relationships, SUZANNE. You get to see where you are within your current maze of connections, and what you can do to improve matters. On Tuesday Venus sextiles Saturn, which helps if you want to make a commitment to a project or a person. It could be a business relationship that is cemented and bodes well for the future. Mars and Uranus in Pisces are continuing to emphasize your creativity and to enable you to find new ways to express your deeper purpose, either through art, a new hobby or a wonderful relationship. Jupiter in Libra continues to bring you those lifesaving hunches when you need them. The weekend may prove more complex than you had imagined as obstacles cross your path quite unexpectedly. When Mercury squares Saturn you may find you are blocked from taking a new course of action. But don't fight over it, as it will be temporary. Sunday is rather intense as Mercury trines Pluto. You can use this profound aspect to either wound or heal depending on your mood at the time. You do have a sting in your tail and this may not help you if you lash out. Try and take the more peaceful route if possible.

What does a birthday mean?

Your Birthdate: November 5

With a birthday on the 5th of the month you are inclined to work well with people and enjoy them. (of course I am)
You are talented and versatile, very good at presenting ideas. (woo! I'm GOOD!)
You may have a tendency to get itchy feet at times and need change and travel. (OK! Who's payin' for the ticket! Let's go!)

You tend to be very progressive, imaginative and adaptable. (Continuing my excellentness.)
Your mind is quick, clever and analytical. (DAMN!)
A restlessness in your nature may make you a bit impatient and easily bored with routine. (OK, how long is THIS going to go on?)
You may have a tendency to shirk responsibility. (Think I'll take a nap now.)