Networking

Well I had an appointment with a lady I did a show with a few weeks ago.  I had sent my usual letter afterwards and she responded.  We talked personal for a while then shop to see what each offered.  I told her a few shows coming up and she informed me of a few business meeting type places.  I'll make the one next Wednesday definitely, but I won't be able to make Thursdays.  I was hoping to schedule my patient around it, but I couldn't.  I know it is better to have a bird in the hand than one in the bush.  So I'll just keep pounding it out there like Johnny Appleseed and see what grows.

Date Review

Okay I must be on drugs or something.  I know I typed this up before.  Did I not save it?  Oh well.

Well when I got to L's last night I could hear her dog Trevor going crazy after he saw me in the window.  Boy did he want to play as soon as I got inside.  LOL.  L looked great as ever and it was nice to see her after a few days off.  So Trevor and I got to play while she finished getting ready.

We went to a place called Waterman's last night.  I've heard about this place from before I moved down here.  L has never been there either so we figured this would be it.  It turned out the place was being renovated so it will still have to wait.  We ended up going to Mahi Mahi another place I have heard of a few doors down.  The wait was humongous so we grabbed a table in the bar area which I thought was just as nice.  The place was expensive for the quality of food we got, but the company was excellent as always.  I did know that L is very happy with her body, but I had always wondered about what she thought of her attractiveness.  That was kind of on the low side and I embarrassed her to no end telling her what I thought of her.

We got to talk about the things we like to do by ourselves and events we like to do with others.  The things we would like to do for the future.  Taking things slow has become my buzz word when I am with her instead of my mind zooming off someplace.  It's nice to fully enjoy and event.

So on my way out the door way too early this morning I told L I loved her.  I was happy to say it since I could feel myself starting to look for that perfect time that would never come.  I've never said those 3 words looking for a response.  I do it for myself.  So after a big kiss and hug I was out the door and on my way back home for more sleep.

Fencing

Since I missed fencing class last week I had 2 weeks of info coming at me tonight.  So it was a a lot of stuff, but it was all good.  I wore full gear tonight and OMG was it hot.  I need to plan better next week.  A think t-shirt is a must as is some straps for my glasses so they don't move around when I'm fencing.  Fighting was real fun and I got to go against my instructor.  My experience with stick fighting and kung fu came out to help me.  So I graduated from my beginners class tonight and will start the intermediate next week.

Engarde! 

Chiropractic

A couple of days ago a friend of mine from chiropractic college contacted me on helping her with her office.  She wanted me to come out there for a day or two to help straighten things up.  She offered to pay.  I told her I could do it from my office.  One thing my career as a chiropractor and the expertise I have gotten has placed a high value on my skills.  Unfortunately in my field no one want to pay for them.  It's easier to get cheap grunts to mangle something together.  Its why I'm down here.  No one wanted to afford me anymore in NY.  Like I was informed everyone wants me just no one wants to pay.  I still toss around doing a consulting business like so many in my profession, but for the way I would want to do it making each office and individual instead of a bunch of clones would open me up to too much liability in this day and age.  I have no want to be battling someone cause they think I wrecked their life.

Anyway I got way off topic here.  My friend re contacted me today with a problem doing a narrative for an insurance company.  She knew I've done thousands of them so she knew I would be able to help her.  I sent over some info and she then sent me back her finished work for a critique.  I ended up doing it over for her, but before I did it I had to look at my motivations for doing so.  It wasn't to help her it was to help me.  I hate these stains on my profession.  I love my friend and she has a great heart, but she like so many of my colleagues think they can fly by the seat of their pants and when it comes time to show what you've done.  What you get is something from elementary school instead of from a doctor and it makes every chiropractor look bad.  God I hate it.  My friend thanked me for the help and she wants to change so we'll see.  I sent her some info with some homework and a message to contact me when she wants to move on.  Hopefully she will.  I've helped a few chiropractors over the years with this.  Hopefully it will all mean something at some point.

LOVE

It's nice to be in love.  I haven't been here in a really long time and it's a good feeling.  I know I will be mentioning it to L Thursday. 

Well I pounded down another night of at least 10 hours of sleep and I feel better for it.  So I'll do it again tonight to build myself back up.  Stretching is the other thing I really need to be doing.  Since I haven't been going to the gym it has been going by the wayside and with it comes the little aches.  So I've been stretching again today as well as practicing for fencing class tonight.  I put my full uniform on today since I was sick last week and couldn't fully enjoy the experience.  It was nice.

Since I wear my sneakers 24/7 I needed to pick up new pair today since they were looking pretty worn.  I scored big today at the thrift store.  I found an unopened Bionicle guy for under $2.  It's an older one and Eric will love him for Easter.

Well Being

Well I have to admit being with L is a work out for my self worth.  If I don't work it I'll panic.  So like a "normal" person I have to look at what is going on and said.  I remember all she has done for me and it all paints a nice picture.  From letting me sleep while I was sick to bringing me a flower.  Actually the first flower I ever received.  So the belief that something worthwhile and lovable is inside me is being absorbed.  Better later than never.  So it was a good talk tonight and it was nice to hear happiness in her tone to hear my voice.  We'll get together Thursday to try a restaurant that we both have heard is very good down on the ocean front.  The weather won't be a nice as it was today, but we'll make it cozy inside.  Like my friend R said.  You know it is a date when your kissing at the table.  LOL.

Tuesday's Tale

Boy did I sleep last night.  I guess I made up for all the lost sleep over the weekend.  Feel better today, but could use more rest.  I did pass up on the gym again this morning and I will see how it goes tomorrow.

Working on letting the weekend go.  It was really great and it is WAY too easy for me to grab on too tight.  Which is something I felt last night when I got home and didn't yet see a reply from L in my inbox.  There was no panic, but I did become anxious.  She wrote me a short one late last night and I'll call her tonight to schedule a get together later in the week.

Still haven't dug out my office yet.  I'm reorganizing a few things, plus the usual stuff that needs to get done.  I was happy to finally track my money down with the insurance departments. 

It's a beautiful day out today.  Almost 80 here and I want to get some sun on me to feel better.  So I will probably grab a pint of ice cream and head to the park to relax and enjoy.