Abbreviated Update

Haven't been here in a while,so here's what happening in this neck of the woods:

School - Crazy fall bad season. A total of 5 performances ( with four different programs) in 4 months ( this is for high schoolers mind you). And the grand debate of "march or not to march". I'm not sure who I was trying to kill, the kids or me.

Musical - Yup, did that too, but my role in that was much less this year than in past years. Easier show, lighter rehearsal schedule. We performed "The Music Man" . During the run, there was conflict with the kids, conflict with the new theater director, conflict with the accompanists - good thing was not much if any of this drama involved me personally - I just was the vent lady. I guess that's why they call in "drama"

Playing - Still doing the chamber orchestra 2 concerts this fall ( love that group) and the Pueblo symphony.... although for the fall season I was able to make 1 of the 4 concerts due to school and other conflicts. Hmmm. I'm hoping I still have that gig in the spring.

Divorce - Fine'. All went well.... relatively. The first time round we agreed to do it ourselves ( the legal part). Didn't go so good. So, he hired a mediator for the 2 of us which was actually a lawyer for him. It's a bad sign when the judge says, "Are you _sure_ you want to proceed without your own legal counsel?" So, I'm certainly not going to write a book entitiled, "Take him for all he's worth" but I also won't be writing one called "+15000 in settlement, -20000 in legal fees" The short of it, I got screwed a little. But, he's dating now - a woman with 2 kids of her own. They met via eHarmony. I'm just hoping he put there what he told me- "Question - Expectations for a spousal relationship. Answer - A hot meal on the table and sex 2x a week." Maybe she likes that description. Anyway, in the depths of my mind, I hope they marry and then she divorces him and takes him for all he's worth. Then, I'd just live vicariously. Yeah, I'm a little bitter, but this too shall pass.

Home ownership - Well, it's looks as if I might be a homeowner soon. It's been a tap dance for MANY reasons, but it may finally be drawing to a close. I'll know in a week. 3 bedroom condo w/garage - all appliances ( save microwave) closing costs and lease buyout. I'm not getting a steal, but I think if i'm going to jump in, now's the time. Besides with kiddo being settled and all that who-ha with his dad, I figure I'm going to be here for a while anyway.

Christmas - Again, after some MAJOR tap dancing ( my feet are really tired) I was able to get back to MD w/little C for under $500. This means, I get to be in MD for a few days, which is good as I really need a little time away from the insanity here. It's only 5 days, but I think that's the perfect amount... not too short, but not too long either.

Little C - He's kicking butt in third grade. He's a little know it all that does his homework at mock10 and then makes careless errors. He's got a best friend now and they are very good together. We have discovered what forgery is and learned that it is bad. It's been a good school year for his thus far and that is a VERY good thing :-)

There you have it. With all these things going on there hasn't been much time or energy for ruminating on the greater things in life. It's mere survival mode for now, and that's ok, just tiring.

If not before, I'll check in around February :-)

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!!