Alive (I think)...

I am alive, well I am pretty sure any way. This week at work has been crazy. I have yet to get home on time and now today I have to go to a 4 hour training. I dread this training. It is for things I do not wish to do. But, this is what the boss lady wants so what can I say.

Aeon and I have had some time to break into the boxes. Yummy goodness!! Let me just say that it is my belief bondage tape is direct from above!!! But, more about that later.

My plan is this weekend to spend some time with all of you. Going through catching up and sharing a bit on my own. I have not left you behind, I have not run off in the night.

SO fellow bloggers, be ready for me this weekend. I will be stopping by. Get the coffee brewing and prepare a snack, we need the time to catch up.

All This for Donuts...

I have lost faith in the youth of America. After a visit with Aeon to our local Wal-Mart this morning for donuts I am ready to wave my white flag.

We went to pick up 2 dozen donuts. Simple order, I thought. One dozen is $4.50 so 2 dozen is $9.00, simple enough.

As I approached the cashier wearing her class of 2011 bracelet I was positive it would be a quick transaction. Sadly I was wrong. This is the struggle that took place:

 Cashier...How many donuts do you have?

Me...2 dozen

Cashier...There's 6 in a dozen right?

Me...No 12 in a dozen

Cashier...Oh, so how many do you have?

Me...2 dozen

Cashier...So you have 12 donuts?

At this point I left Aeon standing at the register as I walked off to get the head cashier.

When the head cashier aproaches the conversation between the 2 is almost repeated word for word.

Please tell me this is not how the rest of my Sunday is going to go.

Lunching With Strangers...

Today I will have lunch. I know it sounds ho-hum and dull. The thing is this will be my first lunch with some people I met on Fet from a local group.

I have never met anyone in r/l. The fact that these people live close, in my city is a lot for me to handle. I guess I should also add that the restaurant is just about 10 blocks from my work.

 I have guarded myself. I have taken precautions to be sure my true identity is protected. Originally I did this because of the nature of my work. I was a pre-k teacher at a Catholic church as well as teaching Sunday school and being the VBS coordinator. I felt I needed to protect my other side. Now, I work non-profit and still feel I need to be careful. Partially Aa has become a security blanket for me.

So today I go to lunch with four complete strangers. I have left the information with Aeon as he is unable to go. I have established a contact person I will call as I enter and then again when I leave. I am probably being paranoid. I am trying to be safe.

I am so nervous.

The Note...

This morning, after making sure the kids were ready for school I opened up my Blogger and saw the post on top of the list. It was a post written by Morningstar over at The Journey. She was talking about task emails and how she missed them. This triggered a thought for me.

I remember way back when, how Aeon would leave little notes for me for things he needed, wanted or just to say I love you. I would read them and stash them into a folder I kept just for them.

On days when we struggled or days that I just missed him, I would pull out my notes and reread my favorites.

Today those little hand written notes have been replace by text messages and emails. I can still go back and reread them when I want, I can even print the emails to put in my tattered old folder.

 Its just not the same.

Emails and texts have taken the mystery and romance out of it. The feeling of anticipation as you opened a note or unfolded one. The beauty of the handwriting no matter how good or how messy.Seeing the hand writing always felt like having a little bit of Aeon to hold tight to.

 A type written note or text just doesn't have that same feel.

Today, when Aeon has special instruction I hear the chime of the Oompa Loompa flute on my phone. I still feel some anticipation when I open it, but I miss the handwritten feel.

Words to Swoon By...

Today I was told of an opportunity to obtain part time home employment from a very reputable company. I was so excited to check into. I got the kids to bed and immediately hopped on the computer. I did some personality testing and some walk throughs and a couple of simulated event tests. I now have a phone interview on Friday!

With this exciting news I ran out to the garage (man cave) to tell Aeon. He did not share my excitement. He was concerned about my all ready having a full time part time job and adding to it. I did my best to convince him this was a good move. He asked why I felt I needed this. I explained the financial help it would bring to have a little extra cash flow. With 3 kids in the house ages 9-15 you always need extra cash. He responded by pointing out that we are comfortable a float right now.

I printed out that I am very money motivated. With that Aeon smiled slightly, looked directly in my eyes and responded...

" I understand that Lovey, but I am very YOU motivated."

With that said I swooned.

This is one of those things that reminds me of why he is Aeon and I am angel.

~~Swoon~~