Yes, they call it Progressive, but I could think of other names more suited. I had Geico car insurance for the longest time, but when I got the Mercury I decided to try Progressive because they always claimed to be so much cheaper. The rate was great, so I signed on for the 6 months. In the last 2 weeks my premium has increased over 200 dollars from the original quoted premium. I was furious when I got the 2nd increase in the mail today! I called them and told them they could either get back to my original quote or they could kiss my money good-bye. Within a few minutes Jim (trusty CS rep) lets me know that all I have to do is sign a simple form and the premium will again drop to its original amount. Did they honestly think I would let their increase slide on by without asking questions?

Was up during the night again, even though I took 2 Tylenol PM tablets to knock my butt out. Apparently I need something stronger.

Wolf and I are doing well. I would like to blame my craziness on PMS or some other hormonal thing, but in truth I think it was my own insecurities acting up and making me fearful. Everything was fine (is fine) and will remain fine. I need to stop letting my past create fears in my present and future. Wolf is NOT A**wipe, and I know that he loves me with a depth that I have never experienced before knowing him.

 

Haven't gotten much in the way of work done today, but there is always the hope of tomorrow.

I am once again facing the morning with my Irish breakfast tea, but this time I can say I made it from my office. I bopped off yesterday and purchased a small coffee maker for the office. I am such a kid sometimes... I was even excited about buying a small can of coffee and a container of creamer for my office. I guess it's nice to find happiness in the small things.  I dug around in my box of things yet unpacked and found a small little tea bag dish I've had for years.  I do believe that I will eventually get a small refrigerator for the office to hold cold drinks.

 

I need to get to work on the media kit I've been hired to put together. I've done some initial research on the things that need to be done, but I haven't written any of her bio yet. I think I'll send her an e-mail tomorrow morning and let her know about the things she is going to need to fill the package. I can take care of getting these things for her, or she may want to purchase them herself.

 

I would like to find a place to sell my Egyptian articles as reprints. I put a lot of work into those articles, and there is no need for them to sit around collecting dust. Of course, that can be said about most of the articles I have sitting behind protective plastic in my big binder.

 

I'm thinking about trying Weight Watchers again. I did have some success with it when I was using it two years ago.  Would be a nice way to meet new people, as well.

 

Dropped by the Goodwill store yesterday and found a Rubix cube for 50 cents. Yes, I bought the toy. I couldn't help myself. It was screaming at me from the past. I remember solving a cube once when I was a teenager, but I never managed to do it twice.

 

Another thing on the to-do list this week is to check into pen pal publications and see which ones are still up and running. I want to secure some new friends to correspond with, and I know those publications will be the best way to connect with others looking to do the same.

 

I had an awful time sleeping last night. I was up and down all night because of some concerns I have over the way Wolf handled his free time yesterday. I felt pushed aside. At one point he was standing near me and actually acted hurried, like he couldn't wait to return to his gaming. My feelings were hurt. Wolf and I have never had any problems like this, so it took me by surprise. I've had a tough time sorting it all out in my head. I'm trying to be logical about things, but my emotions are screaming for equal time.

 

The sun is shining today. I think I'll open the blind in the office here and enjoy some quiet time.

Sitting here with my Irish breakfast tea and a bagel, wondering about the weekend. Wolf is off today and tomorrow, so the family is home together for a change. It's a rainy day, and this makes me want to stay in my pjs all day and play games and watch movies. I have tons of things I could be doing... laundry, query writing, market research.... ah, what the heck, I think I will just enjoy this weekend as a freedom.

 

I need to purchase a tea pot and serving tray that will allow me to bring tea into my office without fear of dropping things as I climb the stairs. I have 4 cups and saucers that were made in Ireland, and they are my little treasures. I would like to get a tea pot to match them, but if not something plain would be fine. I supose that I could set up a tea center up here in my office.... not a bad idea. Oh sure... and the next thing I will be wanting is a mini 'fridge. I might never leave the office if I get those things.

 

Autumn is just around the corner and already I can feel my energy shifting. Autumn frees me, much like Spring does for some people. I long for the cool days and nights, the changing leaves and the relaxed mood of the season. I can feel it is almost here... wonderful.