short attention span theater

i got bored with my site again. this one may not last long, but i needed a change to reflect my sincere hopes that summer is not too far away.

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in other news, last night we said farewell to another co-worker. an institution at the institution. cina has been here for i don't even know how long, and has been the spine of the department, allowing us all to get our jobs done with more efficiency and fewer politics--the value of which cannot be overstated.

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it seems that in every job i have been in, at at least one period during my tenure, there has been a mass exodus of sorts. you never know who is going to kick it off, but once it begins, employees fall like dominos. i can't help but wonder if this is sheer coincidence, or if seeing someone else leave encourages our own restlessness and desire for something new. i know that i have certainly been feeling like i need a change lately, but when i really analyze it, it doesn't make any sense.

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i'm in the final preparatory stages of the spring gala planning, which is the type of event event planners love to plan. expected attendance is 3000+. we'll have three djs (one top 40, one latin/salsa, one hip-hop/r&b) and two live bands. the theme is 'around the world', so each ballroom will have different decor and menu items (e.g. the asian market, the mexican cantina, the greek garden, etc.).

basically, it is the most creative i get to be all year. and i'm starting to panic. i always do this when i get to the homestretch. i start thinking i haven't worked hard enough--that i don't have enough overtime hours, and it is all going to blow up in my face. it never does, and my panic no longer garners sympathy around here. when i tell someone i'm starting to get nervous, the response is always the same 'you always do this, and it's always perfect. stop worrying.'

but they pay me to worry. they pay me for the things that enter my little pea brain at 2:45am in my pseudo-sleep. the things that probably no one will notice, but if they weren't taken care of, everyone would. so for two more weeks, i worry, i plan, and i stop feeling restless.

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after april 1, i have to start giving thought and energy to the mid-singles again. the one disadvantage of having a church calling that in many ways mirrors your job, is that the burnout seems to happen a heck of a lot faster. maybe this gala will stem a new wave of energy and brilliance. here's hoping anyway!

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i have been having weird dreams about my dog, ever since i saw eight below. well, really they are nightmares involving fights with other animals, missing appendages, that sort of thing. last night i dreamed i was visiting my ex-boyfriend and his wife (and it wasn't an amicable breakup) in utah, and i brought cyra. she was outside playing in the backyard with his dog, found a niche under the fence and disappeared forever. this is all very disconcerting, since i rarely remember my dreams, and when i do i have about a 50/50 track record of them actually happening in some form or another. yikes!

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for those of you interested in how the wedding plans are proceeding, still no groom potentials. however, according to tickle.com, i still have nothing to worry about:

the wedding date predictor

tara, you're a total opening very soon!

congratulations, and make sure to put tickle on the guest list! start making your plans now. we have calculated your responses according to our scientific formula and harmonized the results to the venutian lunar calendar. if you are not already attached, keep in mind that all men who cross your path may be grooms in disguise.

you will be married by: saturday, august 2, 2008

social factors

on the social front, you are pretty serious marriage material. as you read this, forces beyond your control are aligning to put you on the altar with mr. right. it's you, girl. your number is up, and someone out there is just dying to pop you the question. there's no need to book a flight to vegas, but you might want to start thinking about your wedding gown.

emotional factors

emotionally, you seem to be very ready for marriage. you have got what it takes to run the distance, and all signs are "go." in our opinion, mr. right clearly senses your readiness, and is just gathering the courage to pop the question. maybe you should give a few subtle hints, such as mentioning how much you love diamonds, or asking whether you look good in bridal white.

sexual factors

you have very few sexually motivated reasons for avoiding marriage. of course, the carefree single life can pose a strong attraction, but you probably prefer the thought of devoting yourself to one person. it's true that there are a lot of unsolved mysteries out there, but once you've found the right person, it's time to close shop. congratulations on having the strength and security to know what's right for you.

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if you ever wanted to know how to say, 'your place or mine?' in latin, here it is: apudne te vel me?

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that's all for today's short attention span theater. thank you for coming. we hope you enjoyed the show.