The Phaeton in Philly Three
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Saturday, December 03, 2005
Christmas list
What I want for Christmas
My Christmas wish is pretty straight forward. I start with taking Jackie the dog to the groomer and having her made gorgeous. Then, I want to put here into a little dog carrier, and fly with her to Philadelphia (first class, of course) and pick up a used Phaeton from a dealer there. Then, I want to drive to my sister’s in Albany and spend about a week there. While there, I’d read some of my spiritual books that I feel would be helpful and just decompress. Jackie would sleep in the bedroom with me, and we’d go outside and walk in the snow.
My sister would have her house decorated like a Hallmark advertisement, with a huge live tree, presents spilling out into the hallway. It would be cold and snowy, and dry. We’d go see movies, snuggle up on the sofa under her throws and watch DVDs. We’d go to the museum and see the Christmas tree exhibit, and go shopping.
Around the 27th, we’d get into the Phaeton, and drive home. All of the bills at home are paid, all the expenses of the trip and spending money are in hand, and everything is comfortable and loving.
My Christmas wish is pretty straight forward. I start with taking Jackie the dog to the groomer and having her made gorgeous. Then, I want to put here into a little dog carrier, and fly with her to Philadelphia (first class, of course) and pick up a used Phaeton from a dealer there. Then, I want to drive to my sister’s in Albany and spend about a week there. While there, I’d read some of my spiritual books that I feel would be helpful and just decompress. Jackie would sleep in the bedroom with me, and we’d go outside and walk in the snow.
My sister would have her house decorated like a Hallmark advertisement, with a huge live tree, presents spilling out into the hallway. It would be cold and snowy, and dry. We’d go see movies, snuggle up on the sofa under her throws and watch DVDs. We’d go to the museum and see the Christmas tree exhibit, and go shopping.
Around the 27th, we’d get into the Phaeton, and drive home. All of the bills at home are paid, all the expenses of the trip and spending money are in hand, and everything is comfortable and loving.
Saturday sell-off
Lisa has me nearly convinced to sell the train plates, the zinc train miniatures, the danbury mint cars and the 20th Century limited stuff. And, maybe more than that. I'm thinking that it could be a good thing, but .. who knows? I'm weighing whether I get more than the couple of hundred dollars of enjoyment out of HAVING them.
We'll see.
We'll see.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Friday - still empowered
Listed my bicycle (had it for eight years and ridden it twice,) the DVR I bought for Philip (and never hooked up) the Rhode Gear bike rack I bought for the bicycle and my damaged subwoofer on Craigs List today, and seem to have already attracted buying attention for each. Wow. Will these people show up with the cash?
Also started listing things on eBay - screw EZlister - it's so hard to figure out, it was just faster to work directly with eBay and pay the slightly higher listing fees.
Michael has been sorting through all of the sheet music and he's bellowing out "this one HAS to be worth some money" all afternoon. Kind of fun.
Getting in a loan application by fax. That's two this week. All on my own, without any marketing or any other support. I have to work them up, and get them going ASAP; both should close in two weeks.
And, I responded to a BUNCH of stuff on guru.com today. And posted ads to do tutoring and tax catch up. Something will come through somewhere.
Heard from Nick today. That was very nice. It made me cry.
Also started listing things on eBay - screw EZlister - it's so hard to figure out, it was just faster to work directly with eBay and pay the slightly higher listing fees.
Michael has been sorting through all of the sheet music and he's bellowing out "this one HAS to be worth some money" all afternoon. Kind of fun.
Getting in a loan application by fax. That's two this week. All on my own, without any marketing or any other support. I have to work them up, and get them going ASAP; both should close in two weeks.
And, I responded to a BUNCH of stuff on guru.com today. And posted ads to do tutoring and tax catch up. Something will come through somewhere.
Heard from Nick today. That was very nice. It made me cry.
Friday - let's be powered
Started the day by pushing out listings for a bunch of stuff that Nick just didn't seem to have an interest in working on. Gee- it took less than 15 minutes, including uploading pictures. How hard was that?
And, I think I sold the Dish Network DVR in about an hour. Yeah, that was worth packing up your car, moving down here, sitting on the sofa looking for a hookup in between fighting with your boyfriend and no doing anything. I can see why you resisted.
But, enough bitterness for this morning. I'm clearing out the den this morning. I've already made a ton of progress. I'm about to list the bicycle for sale, and the bike rack for the car.
Later
Okay, so the den is all cleaned up, we're about to start taking pictures and I've answered all of the emails. YAY! Now, time to clean up the bedroom and take a break for a while.
And, I think I sold the Dish Network DVR in about an hour. Yeah, that was worth packing up your car, moving down here, sitting on the sofa looking for a hookup in between fighting with your boyfriend and no doing anything. I can see why you resisted.
But, enough bitterness for this morning. I'm clearing out the den this morning. I've already made a ton of progress. I'm about to list the bicycle for sale, and the bike rack for the car.
Later
Okay, so the den is all cleaned up, we're about to start taking pictures and I've answered all of the emails. YAY! Now, time to clean up the bedroom and take a break for a while.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Cleaning up, cleaning out
So, maybe the eBay idea was too ambitious. Tomorrow is the day, though. I think I have cleared the decks to clear the drawers out.
After some challenges today, I drove down to see Lisa and work with her, which was very positive. I have about 20 minutes before I have to leave for my class tonight, and I've been working on cleaning up the den here so that it's not quite the disaster it's been for days.
Tomorrow is a day that I have to create some income for December.
After some challenges today, I drove down to see Lisa and work with her, which was very positive. I have about 20 minutes before I have to leave for my class tonight, and I've been working on cleaning up the den here so that it's not quite the disaster it's been for days.
Tomorrow is a day that I have to create some income for December.
Happy December First!
Oh my - it's December first already!
I spent the entire day at New Vision yesterday; I re-wired the stereo equipment, then Rosita arrived, and we hung things on the walls, including two bulletin boards and the post-it easel pads, moved chairs around, etc. Then, we visited empty space in the shopping center with the landlord; and the space we saw through the windows is just IT - oh my. It's 300 square feet, with a classroom space, a book store space, an altar already constructed, a board room, a space for child care, a space for practitioner office, .. wow.
And it's way more than we can currently afford.
I spent the entire day at New Vision yesterday; I re-wired the stereo equipment, then Rosita arrived, and we hung things on the walls, including two bulletin boards and the post-it easel pads, moved chairs around, etc. Then, we visited empty space in the shopping center with the landlord; and the space we saw through the windows is just IT - oh my. It's 300 square feet, with a classroom space, a book store space, an altar already constructed, a board room, a space for child care, a space for practitioner office, .. wow.
And it's way more than we can currently afford.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Suddenly, I have a ton to do today
I was lamenting the lack of work to do today, and then started talking to Janice about this and that - suddenly, I have a full day in front of me. Well, who would have guessed?
So, today, I have to work on Fabulair's mission statement, do corrections on the packages, and .. should I print these packages? PEK says I should meet up with his friend Larry before presenting these things - is this just another delay or is this a good idea?
I think I'll write up an introduction that suggests that the business plan is subject to modification as we move forward, but I think I need to actually start ASKING the universe to support me here.
A glorious, sunny day - onward to work.
Ask me about the betting pool ...
So, today, I have to work on Fabulair's mission statement, do corrections on the packages, and .. should I print these packages? PEK says I should meet up with his friend Larry before presenting these things - is this just another delay or is this a good idea?
I think I'll write up an introduction that suggests that the business plan is subject to modification as we move forward, but I think I need to actually start ASKING the universe to support me here.
A glorious, sunny day - onward to work.
Ask me about the betting pool ...
Monday, November 28, 2005
Monday, Monday ver. 652.01
Productivity returns. I've called EZlister to sign up for training. I've pulled the computer desk apart and put in the new DVD-RW drive. I've done up the Fabulair POC marketing plan and balance sheet and mailed them off.
Now, I have to walk the dogs, and wrap/mail presents for Wendy, Deb and my aunt Donna.
And straighten out my head some more.
Now, I have to walk the dogs, and wrap/mail presents for Wendy, Deb and my aunt Donna.
And straighten out my head some more.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
More is revealed
Before Nick moved down here (moved - took a vacation that I paid for and didn't enjoy) I had a dream about him - that he came down here and then went back with Carlos. After some period of time, he was miserable and he wanted me to come rescue him - and I drove up to Ohio in my shiny, Klavierlack black Phaeton and plucked him out of there.
Well, he's moved back with Carlos.
Not that I mind. However, it's now clear to me that his behavior had so little to do with me, and everything to do with invalidating me as someone he could trust to justify his going back with Carlos.
It could have been so much easier and less painful. "Douglas, I've decided to give it a try with Carlos. I'm sorry, but I think it's what I really need to do right now."
"Okay, good luck with that."
Instead, he had to create an environment where he knew that I was going to go nuts based on my past, which I had CLEARLY talked to him about, then decide that I was out of control because I wasn't accepting of him and wander off again being the wounded one.
Okay, if that's how you have to do it.
And, good luck with that.
Good luck to Carlos, too. You two both need to get into some kind of emotional treatment programs - separately. As soon as you get back.
I don't know Carlos well enough to have developed opinions about his pathos, but I have gotten to know and observe Nick, and have shared with him some of the things I have seen active in his psyche. I hope that it all works out.
And, I'm not taking my new Phaeton into the land of salt and snow.
Well, he's moved back with Carlos.
Not that I mind. However, it's now clear to me that his behavior had so little to do with me, and everything to do with invalidating me as someone he could trust to justify his going back with Carlos.
It could have been so much easier and less painful. "Douglas, I've decided to give it a try with Carlos. I'm sorry, but I think it's what I really need to do right now."
"Okay, good luck with that."
Instead, he had to create an environment where he knew that I was going to go nuts based on my past, which I had CLEARLY talked to him about, then decide that I was out of control because I wasn't accepting of him and wander off again being the wounded one.
Okay, if that's how you have to do it.
And, good luck with that.
Good luck to Carlos, too. You two both need to get into some kind of emotional treatment programs - separately. As soon as you get back.
I don't know Carlos well enough to have developed opinions about his pathos, but I have gotten to know and observe Nick, and have shared with him some of the things I have seen active in his psyche. I hope that it all works out.
And, I'm not taking my new Phaeton into the land of salt and snow.
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