Summer!

[shiredancer]

At last. At last! The Spring quarter has ended; the academic year has ended. Summer has finally begun. The hallowed halls of academia are quiet; the tasks are fewer, and more relaxed in the doing. Of course, the coffee cart downstairs is closed too -- but that's a fair enough trade.

Not that there won't be plenty to do around here in the quiet time, and one of my big goals is to lay things out so that I never again have a year like this has been. Organize, prioritize, all that jazz -- well, we shall see. I'm great at the start-up, and lousy with the follow-through.

Kidlet's school year ended on Friday -- she successfully completed her freshman year at high school. She had her first "real" boyfriend, for two whole months, and he broke up with her on Thursday. Little shit! Well, I saw it coming, and I'm pretty sure she did too. A brief spate of intense drama, and now she's fine. She started college today, by the way. o_O Okay, she's taking Italian at City College during the summer, since she couldn't squeeze her language requirement in amonst all her singing electives. It seems so exciting to think of, though. My little kidlet is taking a college course! How very strange... Is it possible to feel excited but mopey at the same time?

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[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

"Is it possible to feel excited but mopey at the same time?"

As a parent, that is ALWAYS possible. *g*

[maaaaa.livejournal.com]

Is it possible to feel excited but mopey at the same time?

Hell, yes...times 4!

Only 4 more days until it's Friday...I think it's time I start getting excited, ya think? Can't wait to meet you!!

[monkeyfun1.livejournal.com]

How very strange... Is it possible to feel excited but mopey at the same time?

I'm not a parent anymore, but I'm still an Auntie and when my 15 year old nephew went to be a counselor at camp this year instead of going to camp it made me a little sad. He said I get to teach him how to drive when he gets back because he'll be 15.9 and will be able to get his permit. He doesn't want his mother to teach him because she's kind of high strung and she scares him that way. I get that. Plus, he wants to learn how to drive a stick first. So, all of those things make me happy, but sad. I remember the exact moment he was born because I was in the room. It was like I was giving birth almost.
Hugh hugs for all of the upcoming events. They only get more and more huge.
T

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<i>How very strange... Is it possible to feel excited but mopey at the same time?</i>

I'm not a parent anymore, but I'm still an Auntie and when my 15 year old nephew went to be a <u>counselor</u> at camp this year instead of going to camp it made me a little sad. He said I get to teach him how to drive when he gets back because he'll be 15.9 and will be able to get his permit. He doesn't want his mother to teach him because she's kind of high strung and she scares him that way. I get that. Plus, he wants to learn how to drive a stick first. So, all of those things make me happy, but sad. I remember the exact moment he was born because I was in the room. It was like I was giving birth almost.
Hugh hugs for all of the upcoming events. They only get more and more huge.
T

<I so can't wait to meet you in a few days!>

[bodhifox.livejournal.com]

Does this mean you'll be more present in these parts? *crosses fingers*

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

Does this mean *holidays* for you? If so, YAY! Have fun, relax, go to Moonridge and bellydance. :oD

HI!

[starshine24mc.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to tell you it was wonderful to meet you at Moonridge, and thank you for the part you played in making my day so amazing!

Cheers
Michele
aka
starshine24mc
www.angelfire.com/oh4/homeofthegoddess

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think you're right. As they get older you applaud their achievements but wish they'd start to slow down just a little bit, huh?

Thanks and *hugs*.

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Awwww maaaaa!! I just adored meeting you. I felt like we were *such* kindred spirits, or sisters, or fellow hooligans, or something, y'know? I'm going to figure out a way to get to Wisconsin, you watch. And this time I'll even keep my clothes on in public! *eg*

And yea, the excited but mopey combo -- seems to be happening a lot.

*Hugs*

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Hey T! It was so great to meet you. Wish we'd had more time to talk -- it's a little hard when the different groups are spread out.

And thanks for the comments -- yeah, I can imagine things are going to get tougher and bigger as she grows up. We shall see!

*Hugs*

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Heh, yep, it sure does. Even though I'm over a week late answering this... I've been slow to post, but I've been catching up on comments. Work is suffering. Ask me if I care!

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* Hi, Sarah! Well, there will eventually be holidays, but not quite yet -- although the one day I took off to get to Moonridge (Friday) was fabulous. The weekend was easily as good as a week!

We've got to get you back over sometime, or I'm just going to have to go to England.

Re: HI!

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Hi, Michele! It was great to meet you, but I wish we'd had more time to talk and get acquainted. Ah well, Moonridge is always like that -- not much talking getting done during the event itself (all eyes are you-know-where). It's really neat when people stay at the same hotel and have more time to visit. Next time!

[maaaaa.livejournal.com]

::smooshies::

I felt like we were *such* kindred spirits, or sisters, or fellow hooligans, or something, y'know?

I know! Meeting you was even more awesome than I'd imagined.

And this time I'll even keep my clothes on in public!

::pouts:: Where's the fun in that?!?!

We *shall* keep in touch...and not just on LJ!! ...she said in a Jim command voice. LOL

Re: HI!

[starshine24mc.livejournal.com]

I'll be there next time! This was brilliant and I am definitely going to do my best to always be there for it! :D

It was great to meet you; maybe next time I can stay a bit longer to visit n stuff.

Take care!

ooh, Maaaaa

[starshine24mc.livejournal.com]

that Jim command voice is awesome! It was great meeting you at Moonridge--when I get my pics uploaded, I'll post 'em--there's a terrific one of us in there!

Thanks, to you, Shiredancer and all the amazing women in this fandom who made my Moonridge experience so awesome!

Cheers!
Michele

Re: ooh, Maaaaa

[maaaaa.livejournal.com]

LOL...yes, every now and then we have to let Jim think he's in command. ::rolls eyes::

It was nice meeting you too! The whole day was just mah-vel-usss.

I saw the pics you posted...you got some really great shots. Even the one of me isn't bad! (I usually hate having my picture taken...you caught me in a moment of weakness, or lightheadedness or something...wonder why?) If I manage to kick my ass into gear, I might post a short MR report in my LJ. (Short being the key word! LOL All my writing tends to be short.)If I do, and if I'm feeling really reckless, would it be all right if I linked to that photo in my LJ?

Re: ooh, Maaaaa

[starshine24mc.livejournal.com]

Link away, my friend! It was such a great day, and what's the point of a great day if you don't share it, right?

Please, do post--I'd love to see your thoughts on the whole thing!

Me? I still want to put Garett in my purse and take him to parties! :D