How much is too much??

How much IS too much?? Somethings can be easily measured; eating a half gallon carton of ice cream at one sitting is definitely too much. Staying in the sun until you are blistered and peeling is too much. But relaxation??? Does it become counter productive or does it increase productivity?

When I was in Italy last year without a pager/cell, being chauffeured about, meals to please, I was VERY relaxed. I did not think that this would be possible on this side and living with Mabel but I do feel like I am living a really good life right now. Last night I was out to Thai food with my friends, tonight we have had wine and cheese at the Hillcrest Wine Steals (Italian wines at that). Maybe it is all that Italian fermentation but I feel so good! Not only that, but I have an appointment for a facial this weekend. I never treat myself like this!! I suddenly realize that I deserve it! I work with people who say "Thanks Deb" and really appreciate my work ethic so I think it just overflows into my own sense of self worth (I have never been shy or one to hide the fact that I have a natural instinct/smarts but to have it appreciated is beyond great!!)

insert^ BIG HUGE SIGH!^

Debbie's Day Off......

I love this. Working a standard hospital shift (one day off during the week and every other w/e) plus working the PM shift has simply opened up my life for ME! Not all my friends like it cause they go "what's your day off? We want to....." I'm good with missing the occaisonal group outing, I don't feel left out. The fact that I no longer have to take my w/e off to prepare for the workweek has made me a new woman.
We started the morning with a ride to Fiesta Island...soon to be a thing of the past. The Island is going the way of most beach front property....develop, develop and develop. Dogs will no longer be allowed, parking lots will be paved and commercialism will reign. PB is not very dog friendly anyway, not like OB and La Mesa. Sammie was so happy to be there, she went right into the water without even a concern that it was moving! She tried to play with some new friends but they were a tad younger. Still, Hide and Seek can be played successfully if you are cunning enough.
I came home and put Mom's lunch together, did the dishes and showered. Then I took myself out to see the "Nanny Diaries", very cute movie but I am very excited about Jodie Foster's upcoming movie and hope to get there Monday. After the movie I went to the pet store and signed in to walk..."Killer". Yeah, he really tried to kill my shoe and my purse. He sprawled on the grass and I believe he was trying to hump my arm at one point. He is on sale, under $500. He is not your typical "cute puppy" and a bit hyper, so his uniqueness is missed by people. He definitely will require a patient owner. The puppies there do look pretty healthy and I think the outdoor time they get with people is a positive impact for them.
Now I will chill out for the rest of my day, mom will be getting up soon and have her dinner and then back to her cave. I hear those shrimp calling my name.........

Sundays and more.....

Patience is a virtue they say (not sure who THEY are but I love old sayings) This is a patient girl. She knows that she will eventually be getting some of what Hank is working on. Mary sets up a treat bowl so that Sammie doesn't suffer during the 5-10 minutes of "waiting".
We talk about everything during Sunday bfast. Hank and Mary are of the mindset that when ones pet dies, you automatically replace it. I mean, would they replace Joyce?? Would I replace Jessica? I would not dream of replacing Sammie just because she passes away. She is a unique being. I am also anxious to be at a less encumbered time of my life (at times overly so). I can go nowhere without obtaining a "babysitter"and making meals ahead, etc. Even at that there is the whining and negative comments before I leave and when I come back. I long for freedom, for now it comes in little things like bfast at H&Ms or shopping and dinner with Pat and the girls.

Hell

That is where I am living right now! For the past 3 days it has been 99-100 when I got into the Prius to go to work, 79-81 when I come home just before midnight. Today though was truly wicked. We are not talking the dry heat (humidity in the single digits) of Fresno or the desert....we are talking 35-45% humidity. Today was a balmy 108 per the weather service, 110 on the back patio in the shade!! I did get laundry done but Sam never made it to the park today cause it was already roasting by the time I got up.

Hopefully it will drop about 20 degrees by late week.......I am truly melting!!!