I miss speaking to MF every night. All of sudden there is nobody to listen to all the things that happens on my day to day. I could call and talk to him but I don’t want to give him the impression that we have a future as a couple and I am afraid he would see things that way. We have exchanged a couple of texts but that was it. I guess my idea that we could be friends was completely flawed. Since I am not talking to him I am going to share with you some of my week.
- On Monday night I helped my tenant pack a few things. I decided to help her to try to get her to move sooner rather than later. She is always sick so I feel bad for her. I realized she is a hoarder and has a problem letting go of things. All we did was move things around. I may have to be more forceful and give her a deadline.
- On Tuesday night I wasn’t able to fall asleep until after 2am. My hip was hurting so bad I couldn’t find a good position to sleep. I think I overdid a little helping my tenant. I need to do my stretches every morning and eventually go see a doctor again.
- On Wednesday night I dropped a 5 pound dumbbell on my bare foot. I had to take a cab to get from the train station to work because walking with shoes on was too painful. I dropped the dumbbell because I was not paying attention when I went to place them on a counter. I need to pay attention to the task at hand. I need to be in the moment.
- On Thursday I went to a workshop on new NFA (National Futures Association) regulations. I learned a lot and by the end of Friday I had already drafted the required program for the new regulations that goes into affect on March 1st. I can get a lot accomplished when I put my mind to it and don’t let things distract me.
- On Friday night I started working on a few mosaic projects. I am not very creative, but at the moment I have tons of ideas, and I am happy to get them out of my mind and in action. Progress feels good.
My 50th birthday is coming up on March 28. (so not ready for it!!) My twin sister and I were going to take a trip in February because that is when she can take time off. But all of sudden February was here and nothing was decided, so this week she has gone to a resort in the north of Brazil. We decided to postpone the trip towards the middle of the year when she will get her green card and be able to come to the USA. We will go from here meeting somewhere. Also it will be warmer in Europe as her dream is to go to Scotland.
I decided not to go to Brazil for my birthday. Friends would want to make a big deal and have a big party. I don’t care for big celebrations, then my mother would be stressed and overworked, because of course no matter how much we would tell her she didn’t need to do anything she would go insane with the preparations.
Instead I want to go on a skiing vacation. Once again I will have to go alone. A bit sad since MF had all kinds of plans for Valentines Day and for my birthday, but oh well, better alone than to waste somebody’s time, energy and heart.
I am sorry you have to spend Valentines Day alone, treat yourself to something special and enjoy whether you like to read or whatever. I find showing family or friends how much their loved makes me happy. You don’t need someone to have a Happy Valentines Day, I am sure you have many friends that love you. 🙂 I hope your foot heals soon!
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Hi Jody. I will definitely plan something nice for myself on Valentines Day, probably a massage and dinner with a friend. For the first time this holiday is not hitting me hard. I would love to have someone but it has to be the right person. Until then I will fly solo 🙂 Foot is almost 100%. thank you so much and many blessings! 🙂
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It is a bit sad. How did he take it? all in his stride?
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Hi Ute. I just realized that I never wrote about the actual break up conversation. He took it well. He was sad about it, but didn’t try to convince me otherwise. It is always hard when they try to talk you out of it – he didn’t. He said he understood and he was not going anywhere and if I ever changed my mind to let him know. He is a real nice guy so I knew he would be nice about it. It is a bit sad as it seemed to have so much potential, but in the end it was not right for me. He deserves a nice person. I hope he finds her. Have a blessed week! 🙂
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Good to know! Thanks, you do know what is right for you… worth a try though!
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I am glad I have tried! I am looking forward to the next one…I am taking a break now … but soon I will get online dating fever again 🙂
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…. and you learn more with every try and relationship! ( with handling men) hehe 🙂
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indeed, indeed…I am eager to learn more and more 🙂 I am becoming an expert!
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Can’t you tell MF exactly how you’re feeling at the moment, that you miss him but not romantically? It seems a shame to lose a possible friendship when you get on so well. I realise you may have to lay the ground rules down very clearly so he doesn’t expect a different future. Of course if you think it can’t work because of his hopes then it’s clearly not worth trying.
In that case, I wish you someone else to talk too very soon though you do have us of course.. Such a shame none of your holiday plans seem to be working at the moment.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Hi David, actually you made me start thinking about calling him and talk about being friends. I care about him and we got along really well so it is indeed a shame not to ever talk or see each other again. In the past I had guys agree to be friends only to later reveal that they thought they could change my mind. I need to make sure that he is aware that I will not change my mind. I am willing to give the friendship a chance.
Thank you for the insight and the hugs! Hugs back to you and have a blessed week! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing your week with us! It is encouraging to me to see how tuned in you are to your “inner” life. My only caution would be not to use that awareness to be hard on yourself or to set up unrealistic expectations. But I think there is geat power in taking responsibility for your own thoughts and actions. I hope your Valentine’s Day and birthday end up being great celebrations, no matter how big or what company you decide to keep!
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Good point! I normally alternate between being too nice to myself and being too hard to myself…I need to find a happy medium. I plan on celebrating life and myself, alone or with others, and no matter what there will be chocolate cake! Thank you and many blessings!
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I’ve never been a big fan of any artificially created celebration like Valentine’s Day. It’s contrived and therefore meaningless. As a result, my husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day.
I believe that if you truly care for someone – whether a lover or a friend – it should be celebrated often.
I know many people who celebrate Valentine’s Day as Friends Day. I like that a lot more 🙂
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Hi Joanne. I know what you mean, still I dream about the fairy-tale and all its trimmings, Valentine’s Day celebrations included. Until then I celebrate either by treating myself to something special or going out with a friend. Thank you and have a blessed week!
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Blogging about your week as a recap is a good way to talk … especially if you bond with some of your regulars. Embrace 50! …. and regardless of the age, keep the dumbells off your feet.
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HI Frank, thank you for the great advice! I figure I will use my blog to share things about myself until I find another unsuspecting victim 🙂 I am not happy about 50 but I plan to make it look like 30! oh those dumbbells, my arms are not any firmer, but my toes are still swollen. Many blessings! 🙂
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You’re almost 50? In my mind you were between 27 and 32. WOW!
Happy EARLY birthday! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂 I act,feel and look much younger. I am blessed with good genes 🙂
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AND I also just love that we are closer in age than I had imagined … I’m 47 and you’re 49 and holding! 🙂 AWESOMENESS! 🙂
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oh you are younger than me!! I need to stop thinking of you as my wise older sister 🙂 Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
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🙂
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I thought the very same!!
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Please feel free to think of me as 25!!! 🙂
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You dropped a dumbbell on your foot and did other stuff??? You dear lady are helluva trooper…i’d be all woe is me, wallowing in pain, drugs and trying my best to not hobble about and crash into something else (which is very likely!)
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I have a very high tolerance for pain plus there was no one with me for me to complain to 😦 so I just shook my head thinking of my carelessness and went to the kitchen to get ice. If there was someone there I probably would have fallen to the ground crying in pain 🙂
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