I was struck this week by the fact that the last few months before Jo Lynn died she drove so hard toward the major redecoration of the house. Even thought it was (I thought) caused by the reaction to the steroids she was taking I am reflecting on how nice it is. It was needed and I am pretty sure that I would not have undertaken it on my own. So I see it as blessing from her. The new carpet, hardwood, and colors still look good and fresh.
I took the first step on Sunday to try to meet a woman. A woman at church asked me again if I was interested and this time I said I would be. She had in mind someone named Josie, from the program. I don’t have high hopes; in fact I had thought I would not look for someone in AA (even though I know many people who would help) because of the possible baggage that would come with it. I didn’t mind supporting Jo for because we were together so many years and I came to see the program as part of her and it was so much better than the period before she go sober. But I don’t know about taking on that extra burden with anyone else. At least if she and I meet we can decide after that if it will be a problem or not.
I don’t have very high hopes but I am anxious to see how it will feel and if we get along I will enjoy having someone to spend time with for dinners, movies, and the like. We’ll see if anything comes of it or not. Deanna will be attending the Giants game with me on Thursday, night, I will let her know that I may start seeing someone soon so that she can get comfortable with the idea. I don’t think anyone will be much bothered but Deanna and Jake should have a warning, I think.
The pressure at work is still very heavy but should be easing in a few weeks. I think I have found a new RF Engineer and hope to make an offer this week. Another hand in the group will be a relief.
I am busy working with the pictures from Hawaii. The photosig that Marissa and I will display our work (do the wall) will be August 4th. But I will need to start choosing and tuning soon. The wall that Eric did last Friday set a high bar, his photos were very good. But I look forward to doing the wall and printing the photographs.
