If you haven’t visited….the July/August issue of All Things Girl is LIVE!!

I was fortunate enough to have lunch with a dear friend yesterday and we had some very yummy sushi - and she kindly gave me some homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies that were double yum.  Yes, there are still some left.

The Pilot Guy had a 1 1/2 hour layover in Dallas- and since I was in town, I ended up meeting him.  We made great use of the time.  I have been missing him more than usual…but then again, it’s been 3 weeks since I’ve seen him.  I’ve gotten to the point that I do pretty good on my own….and when I start to just want to spend some time….it’s usually a sign of desiring comfort.  I was thankful for just being able to get a hug and smell him, but now I am thinking greedy thoughts and am wanting

I am a little on the tired side…..but I got a nice challenge from a friend to do some writing - about anything - and not part of a blog - tonight.  500 words.  i need a challenge to kick me in the butt.  And I also need to stop obsessing over email, flipping channels, and looking at the mess around me, go to my office and let things flow from the tips of my fingers.  My head is FULL of things and has been for ages, but I haven’t written much beyond my few little scratches here….

How has your weekend been?

I did sleep like the dead, last night, though, but whereas I used to not sleep well in hotels, I do now.  I think it’s because I am settled there - and the beds are really comfy.  And I may have had a couple of rough-ish days….but I still love DC.

They say that home is where your heart is, but I am wondering if home is where your favorite shoes are……

Speaking of Itunes, my itunes went funky on me last night, and all of my audio books disappeared - they are still in the “purchased” listing, but that is all. I have been listening to books at night as I fall asleep. I created a playlist to list them all, but it’s odd, isn’t it, that it did that? Is it an Itunes thing - or a Vista thing?

Work has been very good this week, stressful slightly earlier, but yesterday and today have been fabulous. I love a sense of accomplishment - and really enjoy the ability to make progress. I am still very passionate about the particular contract I am working on - though I am doing some dabbling in other things.

I had a great chat with George Pellecanos last night. He is the “Man of the Month” for the August issue of ATG. He had a nice dry sense of humor and he loves the DC area - so we had some common ground. his new book, The Turnaround, is due out in August. FABULOUS story by the way.

The Pilot Guy is on my brain a bit…or should I say in my heart. I saw him just a couple of weeks ago when we got together to celebrate my birthday. On Saturday, he was driving (moving) and when I asked if he was bored or lonely, he said yes, and then asked me to meet him. I called AA to see what kind of flights there were to the spot he had picked to stop for the night - and while I could get there, getting back to DC would have been a long drawn out affair, so I said I just couldn’t. I had work I needed to do as well before Monday morning. I had a very nakedly honest moment with him when we talked later that night and told him how I was feeling - and where my head was. I am too honest for my own good sometimes. I am actually feeling a little lonely for his company this week - but I am sure I will get over it. I am actually in the mood to visit with his buddy from RIC as well - I am needing the humor - and the ability to be myself - and to be with people outside of work.

C’est La Vie….

the Weather in the DC area is kind of scary. Lots of rains, tornado warnings. I typically sleep with the blinds open, but I am thinking of closing them to shut out the scary thunder and lightening tonight. I know it’s only 9 PM, but I am getting ready to go to bed. In fact, I’ve already taken off my make-up and have my jammies on.

I hope that you are well and have lovely songs in your head and loving thoughts in your heart. Happy Hump Day! Sweet dreams, my friends…..

If you haven’t visited yet, check out the mid-issue update of All Things Girl.

I’m running low on energy.  I don’t know why, but even though it’s not quite 10 PM (Eastern) I think I am going to go to bed.