TB got a call from Linda a little while ago. Nikolas (that's his name!!!) is just growing and growing. Linda's doctor is sending her for another ultrasound to see just how far along she really is. I imagine if she's further along than they thought then the baby may be on the way soon. If he's not, the doctor is thinking of inducing her. I was puzzled by that but I guess it's because the dr wants to try and prevent a Caesarian section. I'm hoping that Linda's further along than they thought.
TB got an email from Michelle and I am so glad that both the dogs, Sheba and Jake, have been adopted. Young dogs don't have big problems being adopted but I was a little worried about Sheba, who is 7. The Move is fast approaching now!
Billy's been working with Buddy more and giving him more attention. TB and I told him that Buddy is like a toddler. He needs to be watched all the time and if there's a time where he can't (like if one of us has to go to the bathroom) then he goes on a leash or into the crate. So Billy has been a little better about shutting off the TV/video games to play with Buddy and watch him.
Right now Billy is at rehearsal and I have Buddy on a leash. I am not able to run around the house after him.
The SBD is still going along well. I had extra chili today because it was delicious but I probably should have stopped with one serving. It's easier for me to track what I'm eating using a new website I saw at 3 Fat Chicks: Fit Day. I like the pie chart, which breaks down what I'm eating into 3 categories: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It gives me a better picture of how well I'm eating and whether I'm successfully restricting my carbs.
There are two types of people--those who come into a room and say, 'Well, here I am!' and those who come in and say, 'Ah, there you are.'
--Frederick L Collins
I am the one who comes into a room and says, ?Ah, there you are!? Most of the time I am looking for a familiar face because I?m usually pretty ?shy? in a crowd or a group. If I don?t know anyone, I tend to hang at the fringes of the room. I?ll listen in but not speak up. When I went to my very first Jonathan Frid (he was Barnabas in Dark Shadows One Man Show, I was invited to the rehearsal. The room was full of people I really didn?t know ? and with Jonathan Frid, who is almost larger than life. He?s nice but intimidating and while I sat at his table, I only listened.
The following year, I went again and was also invited to the rehearsal. This time, I knew people and was more comfortable. I sort of ?glommed? on to the ones I knew best. I also managed to put a few sentences together and talk to Jonathan Frid.
There?s another interpretation to that quote. One type of person walks into a room. This person tends to strut his or her stuff out in public and they become the center of attention. Maybe they?re funny and can get people to laugh. Maybe they?re braggarts and annoy people. Maybe they?re so self-centered, they can?t talk about anything but themselves. If I don?t know anyone in the room, that?s the sort of person I gravitate to so I can just stand, listen, hopefully be entertained, and not feel like a mummified jerk.
The other type of person is more other-centered. When they come into a room and recognize someone, they are genuinely glad. They?ll ask all about you, what have you been up to, what?re you going to be doing, how?s the family, and it sure is great to see you again!
The first type is probably too involved in self to realize that other people might like to say something or contribute something. Sometimes the first ?type? can be so needy it?s overwhelming. Two people popped right into my head: Clarissa and her mom, Terri.
I think the more positive person would be the second type. They are a pleasure to have as guests because they don?t try to run the whole show or try to turn al the attention to them.
Childhood memories...
1. Goofy or Pluto?
Goofy
2. Flinstones or Jetsons?
Flintstones
3. Mulan or Pocahontas?
Pocahontas
4. Lady and the Tramp or 101 Dalmations?
Lady & the Tramp
5. Donald Duck or Daffy Duck?
Oh brother, that is such a hard decision! Eenie meenie miny moe?
Donald Duck!