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Things I’m Up To

Life is busy, busy! Working, skating, working, skating. I dropped off my taxes last week and have to pick them up this week. Not looking forward to that, as I owe quite a bit. Ugh. Self-employment is great, but when you save up to pay taxes and then have unexpected expenses — not so much. Here’s hoping I soon get hired on at the company where I’m currently working. Because working one full-time and one freelance job — plus figuring out how to make room for other freelance jobs on the side — is killing me.

Derby is going well. Still working on my hitting skills but I think I’m making progress as an inside blocker. I also play pivot in some scrimmages — not because I like it but because I need to understand it in order to be a better inside blocker. Still loving the team and loving the experience.

Missing Meena a lot, but it gets a little easier each day. There’s an empty spot in my house and my heart without her.

I’m currently reading two books:

I Think I Love You, by Allison Pearson. It’s a novel about a 1970s girl and her obsession with David Cassidy. So far, very cute book.

Just Kids, Patti Smith. Winner of the National Book Award and Patti’s memoirs. It’s not a surprise that she has a breathtaking way with words.

Thursday, I leave for a long weekend to visit my sister and nieces in Florida. I really need a break, so I’m hoping for good weather and some quality family time.