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I had a very pleasant weekend this weekend.  It was a little weird, not having someone tell me what we would be doing, or even someone else to consider in making my plans.  I am definately entering a new "era" of my life.  I think it could be pleasant.
 
My roommate M is still out of town and her daughter eventually picked up Satan for the weekend.  I get the feeling that she's not 100% on board with his lack of training either.  My second roommate was there, but he's in and out a lot.  Barely saw him, but we did manage a nice conversation sunday evening.
 
I was supposed to get a whole list of things done.  I say supposed to, because instead I did the bare minimum and ended up just goofing off.  I've decided to wait on buying the bed until next week since I am using M's while she's out of town and the same day that she is back I'm going for a long weekend with a friend.  So, no immediate danger of sleeping on the floor.
 
I went to a Christmas party at the home of the first couple I married.  I worked with K also, so we were friends before.  It was pretty fun, lots of good food, nice wine.  They have a home with a dock out on the back that goes to the bay.  When K found out that I'm newly single she went running to her new hubby to let him know the "good news".  I guess his coworkers have been asking him if K has any single friends.  Oy!  This could prove "interesting".
 
Sunday I walked to the strip mall and had coffee and a bagel.  The walk was so nice.  The entire neighborhood is lush strips of landscaping with lots of trees.  Every now and then there is an inlet with bay water that reminds me of what I imagine Venice to look like since many of the condo/homes sit almost on top of the water.  Unfortunately on the way back I was on my cell phone chatting and got distracted by the conversation to the point of missing my turn off.  Damn!  Oh well, extra exersize.
 
I'm not sure if it was the extra exersize or manhandling my boxes in storage, but I'm a little sore this morning.  Could really use a massage.  Now wouldn't that be a nice gift for me this year?


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  • BEWELL said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Uniquely:
         It sound as if you are on a new road in your life and it is warm there.   In more ways then one.    It is down around zero here and it is sunny but it is cold on the nuts!   I use to live in SF and love the fact that it is never as cold as it is here.  You have many open door at this point as with myself more are closed and locked.  I have follow your blogs and think that things are work out for you.  I wish you well 
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Bewell - yes, relatively speaking it is warm here.  The morning I walked to the shop it was probably in the high 40s or 50s with windchill factor.  It's exciting and yet daunting to have so many options to choose from.  I think I will go slowly so that I'm less likely to make another mistake.
  • quietone said on Dec 08, 2008....
    oh, uniquely, it is good to hear you sound more relaxed and taking a breath.... enjoying life again instead of all the stress.  Do enjoy your new walk through another phase of your life.  :) 
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    quietone - thanks, I am.  It's kind of silly that I waited this long to finally get around to making some good decisions.
  • the_infernal_optimist said on Dec 08, 2008....
    I'm glad you had a nice weekend! :) Your neighborhood sounds very pretty.

    ~Infernal
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    TIO - My new neighborhood is very nice.  I'll have to take pictures some time.  I knew it was nice there, but couldn't really appreciate it until I'd had time to walk around and really look at it.  I'm lucky that M took me in.
  • rat_fink said on Dec 08, 2008....
    You picked up "SATAN"? (i'm telling)
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    rat fink - I bet you didn't know that Satan masquerades as a black lap/german short hair mix.  Did you?! LOL
  • Hegemone said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Uni, I'm very happy to hear that you're enjoying your new life.  It's very refreshing to hear about it too.  I'd love to have someplace like that to walk around and just enjoy the sights and relax, all while feeling safe enough to do it too!  It is quite beautiful walking around out here in the country, but we're just close enough to the city, and a high school, that we have absolutely horrid traffic (LOTS of high school kids) so it's always a constant worry of getting run down if somebody isn't paying attention, so we stay off the road.  Heh, also glad you're rid of Satan for a little while, sounds like you've definitely gotten to enjoy it.  
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Hege - I think I needed the break.  When M is home she hangs around her, so all the "attention" I got from her was getting on my nerves.  I had to laugh today when I jumped in my car for lunch and realized it still smells like dog!
  • Lucytorial said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Shazam! see I told ya  little time to settle in would help immensely! yay! ohh photo's would be fabulous....
     
    Glad you had a good weekend, although I'm jealous of the breakfast walk.... damn that would have been nice.
  • Hegemone said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Lol Uni, nothing else quite like the smell of a dog is there?
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Lu - yes, you were right.  I had my doubts, but I'm feeling better despite still not having a bed.
     
    Hege - no, there isnt.  However, I'm going to swipe M's fabreeze and de-dog my car.
  • Hegemone said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Lol good idea probably.  I went and got some "doggie perfume" for my dog ... can't remember where, or what it's called because I ran out ... but it definitely helped not have that horrid smell in my car when I have to have my dogs in there.
  • Lucytorial said on Dec 08, 2008....
    as you said yourself you won't need one.... anyway, the bed you'll be going to on the weekend is gonna be filled with much more important things..... to err occupy yourself with :-P
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Hege - It's not so bad when the weather is good enough to keep the windows cracked.
     
    Lu - Shhhh!  it's still a sorta secret!
  • Lucytorial said on Dec 08, 2008....
    oops sorry bout that.... now tell me, has the heating problem been spoken about with the other flat mate?
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Lu - Well, I found out from the other roomie that the freezing to death thing is all M.  Even her daughter was thrilled to walk into the apartment when picking up Satan and find the place warm and cozy.
  • Lucytorial said on Dec 08, 2008....
    hmmm well it seems as though you may need to tackle that one with M, if you're willing to pay for the heat then it may work out okay.
     
     
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Lu - I had come to the same conclussion myself.  I may need to negotiate a little and compromise a little, but in the end I will have heat.
  • Lucytorial said on Dec 08, 2008....
    so you've finally decided to not settle for anything less than what you want? nice one!!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....

    Yes, I'm finding that when I don't settle or buckle under that I end up getting what I want most of the time. 

  • starchini said on Dec 08, 2008....
    Yay uni!!!  I remember the first time i was single and living on my own...I had that feeling too, id wake up and think of my plan for the day and marvel at the fact that i had no one to please but myself.  : )  I was elated at that thought, completly mistified and excited.  Its a good feeling to be able to be selfish and not take into account the feelings of your s/o.  FREEDOM!!!  Enjoy, im sure ull be snatched off the market sooner than u can say "im horny"... Go get a back rub!  U deserve it! 
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 08, 2008....
    star - I think I have someone who can help me with that. (backrub)  Yes, there is a delicious amount of freedom in being able to only have to worry about me.  For years I've had s/o or kids to put first.
  • Twylarants said on Dec 09, 2008....
    You sound so much happier and more relaxed than you have in a while, Uni.  Now you can enjoy the little moments in life that make you smile instead of worrying every minute what someone else will think.  Isn't it amazing how simple that is?  I can't imagine the energy it takes to be a control freak.  Who would take on that responsibility voluntarily?  I just don't get it.
    I'm so happy for you.
  • satanx said on Dec 09, 2008....
    As "GREENDAY" (the band) would sing "I HOPE YOU HAD THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE"!
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 09, 2008....
    twirlie - It is nice being a "free agent" so to speak.  There are moments I get stuck not knowing what to do next, but they pass.  I can't imagine the amount of energy I would have to have to control someone.  It's wasteful really.
     
    satanx - good song.  I am having the time of my life.
  • queenparanoia said on Dec 10, 2008....
    i'm glad youre settling nicely in your new home uniquely... ;-)
  • uniquely-ironic said on Dec 10, 2008....
    queenie - I'm glad I am too.  I really thrive on a regular familiar environment.

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