End of an Era & Date #4

Well I got to work tonight and one of the security guards asked did Terry (my partner) call me.  I'm thinking okay who died now?  Turns out the Board of Directors shut the Harbor Club down today. Just like that.  It was really weird.  So I went upstairs to drop my stuff of.  It was hard to see Nina and Tracy who I've known for 2 1/2 years all puffy and red eyed from crying.  For everyone except me and Terry the club is their primary job so I knew it must really suck for them.  No warning, nothing!  I said my goodbyes to everyone and I see I have picked up some of my brother's humor when in trying situations.  I hate goodbyes.  To the place, the staff, and the hundred or so people in the building I see so often.  Sad to have it all ripped away like that.  There is some fear about the loss of income.  It was a nice cushion and help me stay financial stable.  As it stays now I'll just keep the office open an hour later at night and see if I can get one new patient a week which should balance out the loss of the PT job. 

Since I had my date with April tonight at 8 I called and asked if she wanted to get together sooner.  She said she had already made plans with her friend until 8.  It was no problem and a part of me was happy that she wouldn't toss away her life for me.  So I had to occupy myself for 2 hours which wasn't too bad, but being in a sad mood didn't help.

We went out for Italian tonight and it was good.  Although it took me a while to get going.  If I could have seen April another night this week I probably would have rescheduled, since I couldn't I wasn't on my best game.  April seemed to like the shot glass I got her from NY.  Not the most romantic gift, but it was something I knew she collected.  Once I was able to be more myself the evening went better.  The one thing I am getting a little bored with is just going out for dinner.  I'm not a big food event person.  Food is usually secondary or more like tertiary to any event for me.  However with us going out late their is not much to do in the winter here.  Since I don't see her that often I don't want to spend the time in a movie theater.  So I am kind of at a loss.

The evening ended nicely, but it was a short time and I was left wanting more.  I'm starting to get into uncharted waters with April.  She's the first person I've gone out with that I'm not ga-ga over.  I do really like her, but that you light up my life feeling isn't there.  I've had it in my other long term relationships and they ended badly.  My therapist had also warned me about them.  So I am feeling like I am making a conscious choice what the next step will be instead of being swept along which is good.  Except I'm not quite sure where I want to put my foot and that's a first.  So some thinking needs to be done.  I doubt I will see her Saturday night and then she is away with a friend in Baltimore for a few days so I probably won't see her till next Friday.  :P

Health Fair

Well I had my senior health fair this morning. I was suppose to do a lecture, but it got dropped which was really no big deal for me.  As always I like interacting with people which feels strange for me to say.  I'm always working out there so most everyone knows me so that was fun.  A few of the older ladies said I was a nice person and that helped since they were picky with their doctors.  So it all went well.  The only other chiropractor their was the wife of another chiro down the road.  So it was nice. 

The funny/struggle of the show was a table two down from me.  It reminded me of a conversation with my psychiatrist about reps.  Where do they get these women?  Do they grow them in a vat somewhere?  I felt like George Costanza, "I'd give up red meat to see you in a bra."  LOL.  Companies know what draws a crowd. 

The last funny good thing of the day so far was I stopped by Subways for lunch and their was the usual long line at noon.  This guy and myself were jockeying to get in the door first.  We joked about it on line.  He told me about a religious experience he had yesterday and we talked back and forth.  He found out I was a chiropractor and said he needed one, so I gave him a card and we'll see.

#4 on the Horizon

Well April's voicemail was empty tonight so I left a message.  When she called back I have to admit she was better on the phone and we talked for a record time which I would say was about 4-5 minutes.  She was pretty much in one piece from skiing except for a brace on her wrist and sore as anything.  The good thing she realized is that she has a lot to do if she wants to win her bet and do 2 pull ups by June.  Since if she looses she has to cut her down to an inch or is it 3.  Not looking forward to that if it happens.

Anyway it's a pretty busy week for her and I know she goes away to Baltimore next week.  So we agreed on tomorrow night after I get off of valet which will be early say 7:30.  I have a few places picked out and it all depends on where I am picking her up from.  Also since she is really busy this week I'll ask if she wants some help cleaning up her place since her friend Emily is moving in with her.  I never thought I would meet anyone with a busier schedule than mine.  So it would be some extra time for us to get together. 

Insurance

Had to make a call to an insurance company today to find out why they weren't paying on a patient.  I'm used to the 20 minute hold time, but don't try to pull the wool over my eyes.  I must of had a newbie.  He had all the pat answers that I wasn't standing for.  As the best you can ever get is they'll review it and get back to you.  I'll call back after 7 days to see what is happening.  I know why they do this.  Most people just take it and I know chiropractors in general never fight.  Not me I fight for every single penny.  I know of they think they can get away with it they will and boy does it add up fast.

Weekend Pics

Here's the promised pictures. Finally got some time to load them all up.  Dail up what can you expect.

Manic Monkey Mondays

Well originally it was going to be a dead day in the office.  I was hoping to get caught up on a few things, set up my USB hub, and get ready for my health fair Wednesday.  I figured it would allow me to catch up after the weekend.  Well that didn't happen.  Everyone wanted to come in and I hey I was happy to have the business, but it was work not to get into a manic rush.  The calls started coming in when my desk was covered with crap and my computer kept crashing with the new USB hub.  It all worked out in the end.

My Mom was doing good today after my 3 day absence.  I didn't mention anything since when she realizes she has forgotten she gets upset.  She was lucid and helpful when I cleaned her teeth and did her nails. I figured I had the time today so get it done.  I see as I get busier it is harder to do all this especially when she goes to activities.  What I do need to get her is some straps for her glasses since at least twice a week I am searching around the place for them.

Trying not to panic.  April's voicemail is full and I have no way of getting in contact with her.  I beeped her with my number so we will see what happens.  Mike's not a happy camper with this.  Although I am happy with the little gift bag I got at the dollar store today for her shot glass.

I did clean up my Journal list again since a bunch were either no longer active or went private.  I did add one that I thought was good.  "Charming but Single" about a 27 year old southern gal and dating.  Very well written.

Here, There, & Everywhere

I'm starting to shy away from phone calls with April.  The warmth that she gives off in person is just not there on the phone.  We talked Friday while I was up in NY.  She does get back to me when I ask her to, but it usually is in a day or so.  She finally was able to get time off and was heading off skiing for the weekend. 

However I know myself.  I'm just running for the safety of a trench in warfare.  This area of uncomfortability bothers me.  I'm not a big fan of it in any circumstance, but in relationships it bothers me more.  I know it's a childish reflex, but I get off the phone I feel like running in circles making weird noises. 

I did have to slap myself and say that we have only been going out a week.  Reality check.  Where do I expect it to be or feel like?  So with those words said I calmed down.  Still not liking it, but in a better place.  So I'll give her a call tomorrow and she when we can get together this week. 

I picked up shot glass from the Air & Space museum since she collects them.  They didn't have any shot glasses at the Children's museum which was weird. ;)