Best week evah’
- Author: Vida
- Filed under: Commentary
May 19,2008
Good week.
Monday to Monday was pretty good, better than ok, more than just not sucking, it was actually good.
Monday: Per my husband’s not so subtle admonishings to do stuff on my own, I set out for the beach with a backpack, my iPod, a book and a notebook. I walked for 30/40 minutes, watched the waves, and then read my book. Pros: Did it by myself, had a really nice, relaxing time, finally pulled on my big girl panties. Cons: only backpack is from high school, bright blue, with Marvin the Martian patches.
Tuesday: Left Marvin at home and walked to the beach and then…wait for it…ran along the beach. Yes, I ran along the beach. How cool is that? It was really nice and I felt like I was in a movie with the waves licking at my heels. Pros: Felt fancy and got in some exercise. Cons: Am unfit, slow, iron lunged, fatty. Can only run for super short time, thus fancy feeling only lasts for super short time.
Wednesday: Went for orientation at Food Bank, because if I can’t earn money, then I should at least do something helpful. Found a new grocery store and explored a new piece of S.B.
Thursday: Hung out with a girl. Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves, I actually initiated contact with someone I don’t really know. We hung out and had a really nice time. Another day I wore my B.G.P.
Friday: Can’t remeber anything special..sorry, except running on the beach…more exercise.
Saturday/Sunday: Went and saw Prince Caspian, tried a new restaurant, did some crafty stuff, went for another walk on the beach.
All in all, an awesome week.
I talked to a bunch of my super close friends, made dinner a bunch of nights, kept the house clean, finished my second book from the library, got mail that wasn’t bills….basically I freaking rocked. It just felt good. I’ve been in a funky mood since we moved, just dealing with being by myself in a new place, with no job or friends, and this week really marked a change.
I did a bunch of stuff on my own and really enjoyed myself which, not coincidentally, makes things less stressful for Zach and I and freed him up to be awesome and very thoughtful. I am, dare I say it, proud of myself .
So, yeah, this week has been the best week evah’, or at least the best week so far in S.B.
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10 Responses for "Best week evah’"
Congrats! I cried for the first month that I lived in Alpine so consider yourself a winner for having an amazing week so early on!
Hooray, for an amazing week! I’m proud of all the baby steps you’re taking out of your comfort zone.
At the risk of becoming a “lurker” thought I’d stop in and say hi. Your blog is so much fun to read Vida…keep posting! I’m still here in the desert and sooo jealous of your beach proximity. *abrazos*
I am so PROUD of you!!!!!! hehehehe :). You are so awesome. Hey, I saw this poor woman in the news today and thought that you and your honey could have a new roommate - well roommates - http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/05/19/homeless.mom/index.html?eref=ib_topstories.
I wish I could run on the beach instead of the treadmill…well, maybe not….the beach is HARD to run in!! Go Vida!!
Yesenia: HI! I’m so glad you commented do you realize it’s been 10 years..ouch, that feels a little old. I peek in on your MySpace every now and then so you’re not the only lurker.
Lara: Oh man, that’s SO me…seriously. Good thing we don’t have dogs to fit into our little car. You and B would have a car full with all those animals. Can’t wait for some pics of the new house…congrats!
It was good hearing your voice and all your stories for last week. I am SO proud of you initiating time with a somewhat new ‘dare I say’ friend. Remember, you aren’t trying to replace us….we are all still here and in your life. New friends/people will be new things to you. Hard lesson I learned almost 5 years ago.
You will (and already do) have a great new life in Santa Barbara. Beautiful new changes for a beautiful person.
I love you. Love your courage, your boldness. Our ’success journey’ will continue, I promise.
Summer
And oh, hey. Can I be special enough now to make your blog roll for http://www.mymccool.com?
I’m like your other friend…super jealous you get to run on the beach.
Well I can only imagine how proud, glad, relieved, happy and exited Zach is for you to have had the week you did. But I’m even happier! You’re getting settled and I’m excited to hear whats next….hey, was that yesenia from DN -
weird, you talked to someone you didn’t know. that’s crazy - how did you meet her? i don’t think i could handle that.
But props to you and all of your other success.
v’bida,
trying to think of something mentorish to say. can’t think of anything.
so i went running the other day. i ran like 20 feet full on and then i stop and grab my side and die. i like watching people sitting in traffic look at me. When it looks as though you might die, i make this really great “oh god, I’m in pain” face. The traffic sitters are laughing at first and then you see the look of”oh jeez should we help that guy? and then of course their light turns green and they are off and running. Some day i am going to have my courage up i am going to actually do a pretend collapse while running on a crowded town lake. wish me luck. Oh and i am glad you felt fancy!
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