Monday so Monday

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My newspaper is doing a Best of 2009 special section. I agreed to do all the stories (about 200 words each) for this. I don't have a car right now so this will keep me busy and allow me to pull my weight. I think things are getting closer to resolving the car situation. I have start wa
lking at lunch. It is not for health reasons but just so I can get away from the newspaper. I eat my lunch outside while reading the newspaper or a magazine. The weather has been awesome. After eating, I go for a short walk or just people watch. It recharges me so I can finish the day.

I miss therapy so I am patiently waiting for my insurance to kick in. I am looking for eating disorder specialist around here. I am taking things day by day so I won't overwhelm myself. Tonight is the season premiere of Gossip Girl. I am celebrating with Domino's pizza.

For the first time in a longtime, I watched the MTV VMAs. Kanye West is such a jerk. What he did to Taylor Swift was just wrong. Why didn't he let her have her moment. I am so glad that Beyonce gave up her time so Taylor could have her moment. And I don't believe his apology for a moment.

Daily Dose

1. Eating lunch outside is the best.
2. Taking time to enjoy the moment.

Comments

  1. KimSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Ooh, Domino's pizza sounds so good right now! Is "Gossip Girl" good? I've heard it is, but I haven't seen t. I saw the YouTube clip with Kanye West being a jerk. What nerve! Beyonce was really classy about it.
    When I worked at the office, I used to love getting out for lunch and people watching. It was my favorite part of the day. I'm glad you have a nice routine down. The best of 2009 sounds like quite a project! Keep us posted :)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM

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