April 19, 2013
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The Blues are Mostly Gray
I am a little blue tonight. Last weekend I was out of town and busy so my first boyfriend free weekend was filled with distractions.
I don’t think he is my boyfriend anymore…
I will keep my weekend busy but tonight I miss my boyfriend.
I’ll be fine.
Ok, so here are some distractions I have planned.
I scored the most awesome bistro set for my backyard.
I just re-did my living room, in fact the dust is still settling with David’s moving and the redecorating. I have also been motivated to clean up my backyard for a summer party this year. I have not had one for the past two years. I have had some really great shindigs back there. It feels like it is time to do it again.
This is what I had in mind but what I found is way nicer!
I thought it needed a metal bistro set and I was checking out craigslist (where I do all my furniture shopping) for something. I came across overpriced ratty stuff. Craigslist takes time. Weeks. It took me months to find my perfect antique bed for just the right price. Months!
On my way to work Monday I found a metal bistro set out on the curb for free next to my bosses home office. Free. Fabulous. Much nicer then anything I saw on cl. FREE.
It’s a Jungle Out There!
So this weekend I am going to clean my backyard. It is a wreck. Mowing, weed-eating, cutting back the vines, trimming the bamboo. Re-hanging the hammock. Clearing the garden box. The yard needs some major work. That will keep my mind off my blues.
A friend is having a terrific yard sale. My friend Lauren, and her girls, said they would meet me. That will keep my mind off my blues.
And I will get less blue as time goes by.
I really liked my boyfriend. I enjoyed our time together. I thought he did too. I won’t go nutty over this. If he does not want to be on my team, I will hang out with my friends who do. I’ll get over this.
Work is busy which is great. This is the season of the Home and Garden shows all over Northern California. I get to help out with those. I look forward to them. I was in Chico last week and I will be in Truckee at the end of May.
Who knows what a Roku is? David had a Wii and we streamed Netflix and Amazon for films. He took that with him, of course. I was asking around and heard about this Roku gadget. Whoa, it is the coolest thing ever. I have the Netflix and Amazon alright. There are thousands more channels for FREE! FREE! The Roku costs $50. Best fifty bucks I have ever spent.
I’l probably be watching more television then I ever have in my life. A fabulous distraction but not necessarily a good thing.
She is so Tall!
I was able to babysit for my grand daughter the other evening. The best. She is so flipping fun and funny. I had a blast. She NEVER stops. NEVER. She finally fell asleep after 11:30 pm. I awoke at 5am because I heard Lola scratching about (we both like a early morning pee). Juniper heard me and asked if everything was alright then stayed awake. Oh my gosh. Her dad did a house show in Davis and had spent the night. She wanted to go sleep with him once she woke up. They never went back to sleep. I went back to sleep for an hour or so. She turns three on April 27th. I had her late Easter gift and an early birthday gift. She loved the butterfly net I got her.
My son had a birthday at the beginning of the month. He is 26 these days. I have very grown up kids. He is doing well. Working, doing music. He and his sis are doing a project together. I think it is doing well. I try to stay out of her business. But I am always so proud of all the stuff she and her brother are creating. Michael does share all the music he is working on. I love it all.
My pets are doing well. They got their grooming for the spring. Although spring is barely springing around here. We do have some sunshine but tons of wind and bits of April showers. Lola isn’t moping quite so much. Esme has taken full custody of ”HER” side of the bed.
Have a great weekend xanga pals!
xxoo
Comments (14)
The Blues don’t last forever my friend. I am glad you’re not going nutty over him. Rokus and metal bistro sets are much more dependable. And granddaughters… well, granddaughters have a way of making any Blues go away! Sending you love. I’m on your team all the way.
I love the black and white vase in the yard sale picture.
Nice to read you sounding positive. Long may it last. xxxxx
oh sweet Cassi I am so darn mad that you didnt get to keep your amazing man. I was hoping that you could. You seemed to mesh so well with him, so now he is gone I know without a shadow of a doubt someone even more amazing is going to come along…..So till then alow yourself to feel the loss and then have a bender and get back to your friends that love you so well!
Till then I’m sending you loads of love and well wishes
I love your sentence “If he does not want to be on my team, I will hang out with my friends who do”. Everyone should take a leaf from your book of wisdom Cassi. With an attitude like that, you will be over him before he even has a chance to realise what an awesome woman he left behind.
Your family is amazing… but how did Juniper get that old???
I’ve heard good things about Roku…..we have Apple TV which I think is similar. I’m glad to get your post and get caught up on what you are doing of late.
Thar Roku thing is interesting. Thanks.
It is a good idea to make your own bistro. I am sure it will be a good one.
You won’t be blue, forever… indeed. You have a great attitude about this, even if you’re a bit down. That’s awesome. You’re such a cool chickadee, you know?
Glad you got to spend time with the grandbaby. That’s awesome.
I have heard of Roku, but know nothing about it. (I use the PS3 to stream Netflix)
I agree with the team view. Brian and I definitely make a team. Some disagreements occur like in most teams but we have a few guides helping us out.
I’m really glad that you are being so proactive about everything, giving yourself new focus, and pray you find what you are looking for. God has said that He will give us the desires of our hearts. And you are focusing on what you think is most important. You are such a sweetie.
Backyard plans sounds fun! Hope it turns into a little retreat for you and your team
(P.S. love the wood background on your page!)
Do not worry Cassi after the blue,the pink will come back
I like your bistro . You will feel like a Parisian woman .
You teach me with the “Roku ” . I did not know but now I am “in the stream” . My grandchildren will be amazed I know this .
Much love
Michel
Sorry about your boyfriend. My wife to be dumped me once for Marty, then wanted me back 4 months later. She still talks about Marty 60 years later. She loved him, but chose me. I wish you well and love your attitude.
Backyard party—Sounds great. I never did that.
Have a great weekend,
frank
You still have your Xanga boyfriend. (smiles) You will always be my Xanga girlfriend!
@ALL1Tribe - true that Phil. Kisses!
RYC : Yes Cassi we make our best to maintain the family cohesion and it is sure those gatherings help a lot . What is the most precious in life ? LOVE .? I think.
Much Love
Michel
awww…home sweet home.