Name that lyric – come on, 80’s band…

Today started off kinda crappy for me. Not in any particular way but in an “I feel blah and don’t wanna go to work” sort of way. I haven’t had a day where I really felt compelled to skip work in a LONG time. Seriously, my job has been a saving grace over all this one track pregnancy mind stuff. I like being pregnant – well, more like I don’t mind being pregnant – but sometimes I want to be able to think about my life in a non-pregnant way; in the mindset I had before. I don’t think that’s detrimental or somehow negative towards being a mother, etc. I think it’s normal.

I’m wearing one of my new maternity shirts and I can’t help but echo in my mind what my sister said when she bought it for me. “I want to see pictures of you wearing those shirts. And in real life situations, nothing posed!” I need someone to snap a pic of me here at my computer, receiving a fax or something.

I want to take a second to point out two really nice things that have happened to me the past two days. Around lunch yesterday, a former student – from two Spring semesters ago – stopped by to say hello. It’s coincidental because I was just thinking of emailing him because he was featured on our school’s website. He is an orientation leader, double major, and just got promoted in the IM field. (You can view his profile here:Sean) I thought it was awfully nice of him to come by and remember (his favorite) English teacher. We talked about how the new freshmen have that entitlement mentality and are seemingly more reliant on their parents. He’s grown up a lot since I had him in my class!

Nice thing #2: my office manager stopped by my office this morning with a bag containing 4 shirts she and her daughter (who recently had a baby) found at a consignment shop. That was awfully kind of her to think of me, especially considering we haven’t always gotten along, at least not in the beginning of my time here in the department. Sometimes people surprise me and renew my faith in humanity. It’s almost enough to make me forget how I woke up in such a shit-tastic mood.

So, your turn. How’s the day going? Anything fun coming up for anyone? I have a routine DR. appointment Friday and we’re probably buying a recliner this weekend. You?