Awesome Day

Well, it was a pretty darn good day, all told. Slept like crap last night but that was only because the neighbor's dog thought 2a was a good beginning barking time. Sheesh. Class was very laid back and relaxed. I often wonder how much people get out of it but I ran into a former student later and he said the class has helped a lot. (oh, geez, as I write this, the damn dog's at it again)

Anyway, today was Angela's book signing at the store. I'd set it up so that she, Michelle, Morgan, and I met up for lunch ahead of time at my fave Columbia restaurant, Miyo's. The latter three and I got to the restaurant at the same time. I forgot how tiny Morgan is! I mean, I know she's shorter than me (most women are) but I'd forgotten by how much. I guess it's cause of her large personality. It's very bizarre to hug such a petite adult. lol Michelle isn't quite as small but I almost feel like I will break them (course, Morgan would quickly prove that theory wrong with a bear hug). It's too amusing.

Angela arrived a few minutes after us. Now there's a woman to match me in height. So when we went inside and sat down in one of the curved booths, I made the tiny ones sit on the inside. (grin)

Lunch was pretty darn good overall. Got my first martini taste (Morgan's) and I can say that I like Sour Apple Martinis. Not so much the Mimosa that Michelle had but it was ok. Just a sip of each for me. Heck, last drink I had was months ago. I feel like such a teatotaler. lol The only hitch at lunch was Angela's curry being too spicy for her. The waitress said it wasn't really but it came out hot. So, we got her something different. That was disappointing to me because I like the place so much and so rarely have a problem. (I say rarely because I've been eating there regularly for years and there's bound to be an odd glitch or two.) But overall it was fun to sit and chat and be girly.

I actually wore a flowy peasant skirt that I found last weekend at a store (with a white chemise and teal overshirt). Yes, as my co-worker, Marci, said, "the devils must be freezing." But I really like it and felt girly for once (not completely because I was wearing my New Balance so I didn't kill my feet at work but I was comfy overall).

Tony had everything set up for when we got to the store. That was great. The mall wasn't that busy but things seemed to be fairly steady. We did really well with the signing. Business was definitely better because of it. It was really fun. Jonathan, a new friend and fellow teacher, showed up and ended up hanging out with us all day. The girls kidnapped him for dinner (I had to stay at the store). So wish I coulda been there for that. Would have been fun. Told Tony I would like not to have to work for the next time Angela and the girls come.

Only thing I wish that I had done was order more copies of the one anthology that Angela AND Morgan are in. (sigh) Oh, well, there's always next time. I did get to chat with Angela about writing and all sorts of fun things. I really think that the four of us should go down to next year's ICFA conference. We would just have too much fun. And it would be a good way for the others to make contacts. Hell, with the way we all get along so well, I'm sure we would survive the trip.

Something to think about for the future.

Well, I am completely zonked. So need sleep. Will leave you with the thoughts that this was an awesome day and I am so happy to have such great girlfriends. It doesn't feel like we've only known each other for just a few months. . .it feels like a comfortable forever. Rest well, darlings. Love yas.