Little Pity Party

We got a letter last night informing us that The Little Gym near us is closing as of Friday. :( The Beast hasn't been to class there since June, when we decided to take a break for the summer and give SoccerTots a try. He missed his last class there (and the mini graduation ceremony!) due to a nasty ear infection and fever, but I always assumed he'd be back to see "Miss Crystal." The letter blamed the closure on the poor economy, which of course made me feel terrible for not having enrolled him for the summer term (D reminds me that this is very "world-revolves-around-me" thinking on my part, a fact with which I don't disagree, but doesn't make it feel better). I recognize that I'm being ridiculous for feeling so sad about it, but I really looked forward to taking the Beast back come September. I keep telling myself that he's beyond The Little Gym now--it served an excellent purpose from months 11 through 18, but it's really more of the same in the older classes (though I loved the fact that once he hit 20 months, he would have been a "Beast" rather than a Bird. Alas.). Well, I guess it makes the decision easier, if nothing else.

Here's a pic of the Beast and Miss Crystal for posterity:

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Am I allowed to call it an original post if I just copy and paste a "meme"? :) Before I do that, I will add that the 5K "race" I mentioned months ago is tomorrow morning at 7:30. Sigh. Because I am a lazyass, I will be walking the 5K (needless to say I dropped the proverbial ball on my couch-to-5K training--I only did the couch part). We'll see if I'm still strong enough to drive home after that.

1. How old will you be in 3 birthdays? 38

2. Do you think you'll be married by then? Yes (unless Eva Mendes asks D to leave me)

4. Who was the last person you called, and who called you last? Bubbe, Crossroads Animal Care Center

5. Have you ever played a team sport? Yes

6. Who was the last person to text you? Eric

7. Current thoughts? I need a massage.

8. What were you doing at midnight? Sleeping. Barely.

11. What happened at 11:00 a.m. today? I don't know yet!

12. How many states have you visited? 47

13. If you could be anywhere right now, where would it be? On the deck of the OBX house, listening to the waves crash in

14. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? Bare feet

15. Are you a social person? Typically

16. What was the last thing you drank? Iced Venti Soy Chai from S-f#$%ers

17. What is your favorite drink? Frozen watermelon margarita

18. What is your favorite dessert? Flourless chocolate waffle

19. What are your favorite color/s? Blue

20. What jelly do you put on your PBJ? Raspberry (Preserves ;))

21. Do you like coffee? Yes

22. How many glasses of water a day do you drink on average? 2 (I'm bad, but working on it)

23. What do you drink in the morning? Coffee, usually. Diet Pepsi when I arrive at work.

24. Would you rather kiss someone with or without a tongue ring? I don't know; I never tried the latter, but it seems weird

25. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? Right side

26. Do you know how to play poker? Badly

27. What's so good about Fridays? My weekend starts and I get two days off work. Sigh.

28. Any plans for this week? 5K "race" tomorrow; home improvement/decoration stuff

30. How big is your TV? 50" LCD (D's fault)

31. Ever stolen a street sign? Tried

32. Do you keep a piggy bank? Yes! For the Beast's bank account

33. What kind of camera do you have? Canon

34. Have you ever been in an ambulance? No, thank goodness

35. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool? Ocean

36. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? Aisle (I have a small bladder)

37. Do you know how to drive a stick shift? I know how, just don't execute well

38. What is your favorite thing to spend money on? Shoes, purses, clothes for the beast, home decor

39. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7? Yes--engagement ring, wedding band, and Beast ring

41. Can you roll your tongue? Yes

42. What should you be doing now? Working

43. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? If Doc leaves one in the bed

44. What is the main ring tone on your phone? Some ring the phone came with (My previous choice of "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne was judged "teenybopper" by my husband)

45. Do you still have clothes from when you were little? I do not :(

46. What is the color of your bedroom walls? Grace-Eye Green

47. Do you shut off the water when you brush your teeth? I don't even turn it on until I'm ready to rinse--everyone should brush with a dry brush!!!

48. Do you like someone right now? Yes

49 Do you currently hate someone? There are a lot of people that tick me off, does that count?

50. Where are your best friends? In my heart :)

What Color is My Parachute? Or something like that.

I know an online test is no substitute for the real thing (which I've actually taken, if I ever get around to meeting with K to get my results!!), but I thought this was interesting:

You Are An ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed. Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections. Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down. You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine. In love, you are very protective and supporting. However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous. At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist. How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud

What's Your Personality Type?