girl time

not too much to report from my world...back at work after a 10 day cross-country voyage. reconnecting with several of my very close girlfriends this spring and it's making me feel very happy and grounded.

funny story (for the ladies): i had my annual girl doctor appointment on tuesday...we should all be keeping up with those and getting our parts checked at least once a year (in addition to our own monitoring at home...ok, end of PSA). my doctor, Alissa, has gone from full-time to half-time so the exam room isn't as nice. she's doing the "fun" part of the exam, and she looks up at the light fixture and says, with a straight face (i kid you not): "I don't like this room, the fluorescent light is just not flattering..." : ) : ) ; ) : )

it was all i could do to not laugh myself right off the table.

in other news...i promised myself i would go on at least two dates before i even think of reconnecting with mr. blast from the past who called me the other week. i had one of those dates and it was "meh." i think i insulted the guy by suggesting that getting out of san diego might do him some good ("i go fishing in minnesota each summer with my dad and uncles," he replied, making me realize that i sounded pretty judgmental...but i also think it showed me how much i value guys with a broader range of life experiences). the second one keeps getting rescheduled due to my travel, his travel and both of our busy jobs but i think we're on for next Tuesday. i'll keep you posted. it's not for lack of interest on either of our parts i don't think...when we talk on the phone, i get kinda giggly and excited and he gets a bit nervous and dry-mouthed, so there is some weird form of chemistry there thus far. but the in person is what really matters, so hopefully we'll meet face to face sometime soon.

off to portland, OR this weekend for more QT with my GF's...can't wait!