I got hit on today. And if I hadn’t known better I would have sworn it was Don Cheadle himself come to sweep me off my feet, which I can’t say that I would have minded too terribly, but I digress. ;) I had just parked and was walking towards the store when his car came turning down the lane and abruptly stopped as he called out "hi... hello!" from the open window. I stopped of course and smiled with a hi back of my own, trying to determine if I should know him from somewhere by leaning down a bit and peering into the window. Upon realizing that there was no recognition other than the uncanny resemblance to the afore mentioned Mr. Cheadle I asked, "can I help you?" to which he smiled hugely and with a sparkle in his eye declared "wow... you’re pretty!" With a raucous chuckle and a wave of my hand I called out "thank you" and went on about my way... a cheesy grin plastered smugly across my face for the impromptu ego boost on a sunny weekday afternoon. He didn’t pursue me and it wasn’t creepy, it was just... nice. Which I can say with complete sincerity having never been the target of boorish catcalls nor the uncouth wide-eyed, chest level stares of socially inept men with but one thing one their minds. I guess I was just thinking that its funny how feminine such a small gesture can make a woman so unaccustomed to them feel. As opposed to the disdain felt by so many having been accosted, sometimes daily, and to the point of degradation. Interesting, don'tcha think?

More to come about the other goings on in our lives of course; my writing paper, Em’s GT math class fiasco, my promotion at work, but this I just had to share quickly as it was still fresh on my mind.

BTW, check out the new blog link for HollyWood Farm Girl that I just added to the lower left under "worth checking out". Melissa Etheridge's wife Tammy is profoundly witty and wickedly smart-mouthed to boot. Triple LOVE her style, as I do any kick ass chick unafraid to speak her mind.

I’ve been offered a promotion at work, more hours, more pay, and different duties. My boss (the owner) wants me to take on administrative work to help lesson the load on him and to be quite honest I’m nervous as hell. It’s a lot to take on with school and life in general, I’d be working full time, going to school full time and of course the soul care giver for Em as always. I’m seriously questioning me ability to manage it all, which is only offset by my need to earn more dough. And that extra $$ would end up being just about $200.00 shy of making TWICE my current monthly salary… twice! Which is also extremely close to what I was making when I still had the church lady job. So if this works out then I would not have to supplement my income with student loans, but if this works out then what if I can’t keep up with all of my schoolwork? The hours would be more flexible than they are now, with much of the administrative duties being such that I could handle them in my off hours. But I’d also be adding 10-15 hours per week, which is a lot for me. Quite honestly I don’t see how I could pass up the opportunity, but I’m nervous just the same. After all, we all know how much I adore change. ;-)

And now a picture from a friend that I found to be hauntingly beautiful and eerily serene. How fitting that such simple calmness found its way to me when it was needed most; while in the midst of my inner turmoil with this whole job thing. There truly are no coincidences are there?



Taken from one vantage point on the Stanley Park Seawall Hike in Vancouver, British Columbia at 2:00 PM on a misty winter's day.