Meandering

Things are looking up a bit on the work front. Don't quite feel so lost now. Making some small inroads and getting people's attention. Slowly foisting myself into teams and meetings so people know to engage me. That's always been my forte - worming myself into events and projects and things going on so I can leverage what others are doing and avoid reinventing. But am having some difficulties connecting with my managers to discuss plans. This job is really not what I envisioned at all. I hope it is my last lateral move.

Week before last, the Half Man (although more like three-quarter man now) and I remembered to go to the first outdoor summer concert at Central Park. I like the atmosphere at these events. But we were not dressed for the evening cold and the wind was strong, eventually driving us home way before the concert ended. Then last week, we were too busy house hunting and I forgot about the concert till it was over. Must remember to go this Sunday. Last week's theme was California Dreaming. Pity. It would have been enjoyable. A year ago, the mom, aunt and sis were here and sis, I and the kids went. I miss having them with us.

Summer is the best for fruits. Cherry season is drawing to an end and I have not had my fill yet. Love them.

Weather's kind of freaky. Some days are actually chilly and others are hot. Today is stifling. The kids are out so it is quiet and kind of relaxing. They need to get out and socialize more. Especially the Half Man. His routine, if you leave it entirely to him, is an unvarying one - hours of immobility in front of the com with hardly any human interaction or muscle movement except for the fingers. Pretty sad way to spend time in America.

I have very negligent in downloading the videos we took to the com or drive and posting them. Don't understand the lethargy. Must be the long lazy days of summer. Next week I will be going to Calgary. Should be interesting.