Greetings. Hope all our friends are doing well & having fun. Who said, "Life is not a destination, but a journey" ? Whoever it was knew what he was talking about. Life just keeps on coming at you.
Lewis, Alex & I went to a play last night at the Phoenix Theatre. "The Full Monty". It was hilarious. I could watch it again & again. I saw the movie years ago. I knew it was funny, but I'd forgotten how good it is. It was a musical. The songs were all great. I'm going to check iTunes today to see if 3 or 4 of the songs are there in a soundtrack. The lead guy in it was also one of the lead characters in a play we saw at the same theatre last yr, "Dream a Little Dream." The story of the Mamas & the Papas. Even Alex "sort of" liked it. Sometimes teenagers will refuse to admit they like something you "forced" them to do.
Yes, you are going with us.
We're a family.
You will enjoy it.
You know - - all the things our mothers said to us that we swore we'd never say or do to our own children. Yes, I suppose we "torture" the poor kid by taking him to fun events with us. Outdoor jazz concerts in the spring at Scottsdale Civic Center, rock concerts, cruises, out to dinner with us. One time this past school year I took him to the bus stop when it was pouring rain. I don't usually do that, but this one time I was home so I thought it would be a nice gesture. He didn't want anyone to know, so as soon as he saw another kid walking towards the bus stop, he jumped out of the car & ran to the bus stop. Poor kid. I'm surprised someone hasn't called Child Protective Services on us. I suppose now it's okay as long as we pretend we're not his parents if we run into anyone he knows. I talk to other parents, & they all tell the same stories. Welcome to the world of adolescence.
Next wk we're seeing the play "Arsenic & Old Lace." Everyone has seen either the play or movie of this at one time in his life. Alex will not be going with us to this event. He's thrilled to know that. Shortly after that, we're going to The Police concert & then the Bon Jovi concert. Lewis has always wanted to see the Police & I've always wanted to see Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi has been here a few times but we have real trouble going to concerts on week-nights (unless we take the next day off of work. Too old for this.) Both of these concerts happen to be on Friday nights. What are the chances of that !
Not only that, but my favorite holiday of the year, Haloween, is on a Friday this yr. That means I will stay up late watching scarey movies that I love.
Work is going well for both of us. Lewis is one of those lucky people in life who has always loved his job. He's been there since Alex was born - 14 yrs. I remember him being at home with Alex for the first 6 months of his life because the law firm where he worked had down-sized, so he was out of a job for a short time. But he didn't waste a day. He would take Alex to the library in his baby carrier while he researched a company before applying. Before computer days. Now you can do all of that online at home.
I'm still at American Express in the Global Business Travel Division. My office doesn't book travel; We are the home office for all the travel offices in the country. We do the budgeting, staffing, forecasting. I book corporate meetings, do scheduling for 3 directors & arrange their travel. It's a good job. Good benefits. Nice people. No one breathing down my neck trying to micro-manage. Go in, do my work, go home.
Alex starts high school in Aug. at Chaparral. He's actually excited about it. He's signed up for basketball already. He just signed up for the track team at his present school. Then, with this practice under his belt, he intends to try out for track at high school next yr.
My mom is taking her "Thelma & Louise" road trip back east in May with her friend from high school. That woman just can't stay still. Now that she's finished remodeling her kitchen, she has to think up new projects or trips. 73 yrs old, & you'd think she was in her 50's. The friend from high school is the one she used to hitch-hike with when they were in high school. Don't think the dangers of such an activity were prevelant at that time - - late 1940's / early 50's. My sisters & I are just hoping they don't get themselves in any trouble where we have to come bail them out ! Ha ! That would be the day.
Another of my favorite sayings: "A good friend is one who comes & bails you out of jail when you're in trouble. A great friend is one who says, 'Man, that was fun'."
Anyway, that has nothing to do with anything. At least not yet.
But I'm fortunate to have several friends who are in the latter category.
Going to our friends', Jack & Jonella's today for lunch. Well, dinner really but at lunch time.
Lewis just got home from tennis & is starting breakfast, so I'd better finish up here. Sunday mornings: Lewis is at tennis for a few hours, I wake up, Lewis comes home & makes breakfast, we try our best to wake Alex up (if we're going somewhere) listening to him grumble all the time. If we aren't going anywhere, we let him sleep. Sparky tries to wake him up by kissing him. Doesn't always work. He can sleep like his mom!
If I didn't mention this in a previous blog, or even if I did, I will mention it again because I am so proud of it: My little sister Cathy is now vice-mayor of the city of Peoria. She has been on the city council for (I think) 3 yrs now. Just got the vice-mayor gig a few months ago. We are so proud of her. She's perfect for this because she's so focused & detailed. Come to think of it, I probably DID mention this before. I can't imagine I wouldn't. Anyway, it bears repeating.
Well, Lewis just brought my breakfast to me so I could stay at the computer, but it's time to get ready to go to Jack & Jonella's. (And I need to switch purses).
And since I'm into my favorite sayings in this entry, here's my very favorite:
"An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind" John Mellencamp
Until next time - - when I actually have REAL news, (& pictures to share)
Hugs,
Candace
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