Mantra

Today's mantra is more of a reminder:  "I am not the general manager of the universe!"


It's a good thing I'm not general manager of the universe.

YSA

The highlight of our week was getting letters from a couple of our former YSA's, now missionaries. Very, very fabulous.

Finally, today, a month after we were told we were being released from our calling as YSA Advisors, we were released.

It's been well over 5 years with the YSA's - first in the Branch and then the ward.  So, I've been expecting a change.  I was ready for it.  Time to grow in another way.

But now, I'm feeling a bit protective of all our little "chicks".  I so want them to be ok - watched out for - loved.  And after my prayers that this would all take place within Heavenly Father's will, I have to trust it will be so.

No new callings for either of us.  I'm betting they're putting us out to pasture, like they can do with us old-ordinary-low-maintenance members.

Productive

This Saturday was productive:  The Husband was a whirlwind of activity -  fertilizing the lawn, cleaning the solar panels, fixing the mailbox.  And we still had time to take in a movie:  Larry Crowne.  I decided that the summer movie season hasn't been a total loss - we've seen two great movies - Larry Crowne and Midnight in Paris.

(Still wonder, though why the "f" word has to be said every time.  Note to Julia Roberts - It's so unbecoming for you to use that language!)

Lunner at Toscano's with friends was fun and interesting, I think the waiter was soused.

And tonight's thought of gratitude:  I'm grateful I don't have to teach YSA tomorrow!

Thoughts

Sitting yesterday in a large room with about 35 people, all  quiet, no talking.  There were so many thoughts floating in the air you could almost feel their pressure.  I felt like I could reach out, pluck a thought and sit and commune with it for awhile.


Still wondering why all those dog owners don't understand that "all dogs must be on a leash" applies to those people with dogs.  Not those people without dogs.


Weird that it's nearly the 4th of July.  Not feeling particularly festive.  Perhaps I should spring for a box of "poppers."  Do they come in a mondo size?  (Not the box, the poppers, for an extra large POP - uuhh - explosion.


Talked to the service guy at the Toyota dealership.  He was incredulous that after having my car for 10 months I still only have 2500 miles on it.  Can wait for an oil change 'til the car's 1st birthday.  I think I need to get out of the house more.

Still chuckling about the guy in the Prius yesterday - zooming past us in the car.  Seriously - that Prius wants to race The Charger?