I have Microsoft Word again. It is nice to have a functioning word processing utility on my machine. I still do not have DVD and my scanner still is in hiding, but the compu is coming back, bit by bit. I spent much of the day with Monica. Today I really did not accomplish too overly much. I downloaded the Microsoft stuff and recorded a test lead for Fade Away. MAS commented that I am doing a “Paul McCartney,” and playing all of the instruments on my album. Necessity is the mother of invention and for me it is simply a case of learning where to put my fingers to get the musical phrase that I hear.
MM was suffering from a severe headache this evening. We sat in her spa and then I rubbed her neck and head for about half an hour. There are times that I am convinced that this does nothing to help her headache; it is the attention that is comforting for her. We ate a simple dinner and just hung out together. Tomorrow I am planning a day of parallel play: I will bring my work to MM’s home and tend to it there. I can keep an eye on MM and take care of her. I need to be there early to make breakfast and take care of her.
MM made a comment that left me feeling uncertain. I know that we have differing ideas about how to manage our relationship. I think that she wants to keep the “live close by, visit often” model. I want to live together (assuming at least a year together). I am trying not to read into comments. Neither of us wants marriage. I am happy to do whatever document and pay whatever is fair toward the upkeep of a shared home. I get the idea that she is “twice shy” having been severely bitten. It is probably too early in the relationship to think about these things.
I got my sub packet from VUSD. I need to register and to begin to push my case for doing sub work in the district. I also need to advertise myself with other districts in the area. I want to be working at least a couple of days per week. MAS mentioned what the people which stand on street corners with signs to coax people into businesses: $180.00 p/day. For $360 per weekend, I would be willing to stand on a corner a couple of times per month. That is food, rent, and a nice sun-tan (but a killer back-ache).
It is late… I am thirsty and am thinking about going to get something from the Circle K. Meanwhile I will sign off.
- tdf
