9-2-14
I don’t like that I feel like I can’t vent.
It was a nice long weekend and I feel accomplished in both
domestic chores and family bonding. I even got some good old fashioned
relaxation in! Go me!
Friday afternoon we went out to Griffith Park to check out
the abandoned old zoo. It was really quite cool how so much was still there. It
was also a little bit of a bummer that there was so much in the way of graffiti
and broken glass. I was a little worried about the dogs, but thankfully no
injuries took place.
It also is pretty clear this is a spot in which teens go to
drink and smoke out. We came across a group while we were there and we opted to
not go much closer to them lest they get pissy what with them also doing some
tagging. It was ok, though, since they were up in the hills enough we didn’t
need to deal with them.
After the park, we drove towards the Hollywood sign, which
was super touristy and awesome. We even got someone to take a picture of all of
us in front of the sign, which I enjoyed quite a bit. Dax wanted his own
picture in front of the sign, too. We drove around the hills a bit which was
just a fun adventure all around.
Saturday I went to the mall with Sarah while the boys went
and helped Ken at a birthday party. I like how they enjoy working with Ken.
They loved it during the summer and they jumped at the chance to do the party.
I know the money helps since they do get paid, but I also think they enjoy
being helpers.
Saturday night we went to Wilson Park to see Bolt. I had
started to consider not going since I was afraid it would be a huge production.
I am so glad we went! It was a lot of fun. I love that movie, and the set up
was really cozy. Ken got to help set up the inflatable screen (of course we
knew people setting up. We are becoming quite well known in Torrance). I am
kind of bummed I didn’t look into these flicks sooner. I am hoping to get the
flyer for next summer as soon as possible so we can put it on the calendar.
Sunday was spent relaxing. We watched movies and didn’t do
much of anything. It was well deserved rest, and it was pretty damn hot out. We
all went in the pool for a while, which was great fun. That being said, I am
going to be happy when the summer heat is gone. I love the pool, but I need
some rain.
Monday morning we went to breakfast because I thought it
would be a nice family time what with school starting in a couple days. It is
about to get all kinds of hectic in our house what with soccer and school.
Thank goodness it is only the one team!
We cleaned the house Monday after breakfast and then
collapsed from the heat. It was awful. But we got a ton done, which is all I
cared. We caught up on Legend of Korra, which I gotta say is getting better and
better, which I didn’t think was possible. It is so wonderful! I am anxious to
watch more episodes.
I did run out to the store because I wanted some sweet chili
sauce for the chicken I was making. I ended up going in my cleaning clothing,
which meant I looked all tattered and torn. I figured how bad could it be for a
quick visit, right? Yeah, ok, that would be the one time people decided to talk
to me.
I managed to shatter a bottle of the sauce, which meant
dealing with the store cleaning crew. Then, as I was walking with two bags of mozzarella
cheese and the sauce, some random guy was staring at me. I was sure he was
looking at the giant hole on my shirt. He noted I was looking back at him
concerned when he then explained quickly that he was curious as to what I was
buying. He proceeds to ask me what the cheese was. I told him, and then he
asked me what I was making with it. After I told him he says, “so when and
where?” It was cute, but still odd. Then at the register, the lady looked
concerned that I might be making something with cheese and sweet chili sauce.
She asked, and I explained these were for two totally different meals. I am
telling you, I was in some kind of crazy bubble of people look at me!
Now I am at work, trying not to fire of a nasty email to my
boss who totally screwed up one of my accounts. He also sent me an email asking
me for two reports that were reports I had done and that he attached in the
email. I am sure he didn’t see them. Sigh. He really drives me nuts. I honestly
believe he is dealing with some form of dementia or something because he is
really getting worse. I am not even trying to be funny, here. I have heard rumors
that I am not the only one who thinks this and that higher ups are concerned.
We have practice tonight and it is up at Adams which is kind
of fun. I will most likely drop in, but I do want to do some walking with the
dogs tonight. We shall see. I am anxious for Thursday because I really want to
meet their teachers. I am not looking forward to the stress of homework, but I
am hoping this year to be less crazed about it. These boys need to be the ones
who are thinking about it, not me.
We also have a board meeting Thursday. I will most likely
only stop by. The boys have practice so I will let Ken take them and on his way
home he can bring me the kids and they can go home with me at that point. We
also found out Katie won’t be able to watch the boys on board meeting nights,
so either once a month I will bring them along, which isn’t too big a deal
since it is not that often and they can play their game, or, well, I don’t know
another option. Ha!
Papa Brenan’s 80th birthday is in November which
means there are plans to get all of us up for a celebration. Currently the plan
is for us to go up after the game on the 22nd. Not sure if we will
then come back Monday since I need to do reports on Tuesday. If Andy and Scott
are going to do Thanksgiving up there, then we are considering staying through
the holiday. Not sure, though.
Sigh, I suppose I should get some work done today.
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