Tonight the hubby and I are off to see the play 42nd Street at the new Mesa Theatre Arts Center. As they just very recently opened, this is a special occasion, that a lot of Kevin’s co-workers and boss will be attending. Taking this to be special I plan on getting my hair done just for the occasion, and of course a manicure is in order. Whenever we are doing things where his co-workers are involved, it always makes me a little on the nervous side. I don’t want to do anything to embarrass my husband (I don’t think I would) but the question of the night, that always manages to embarrass and fluster me...."And Teri, what do you do?” My response? I never know what the Hell to say! “Oh, let’s see, I sit on my ass and write about my life in a blog.” Or how bout, I play chauffeur to my kids social life.” I don’t mind what I do, or don’t do, however anyone looks at it. But where his co-workers are concerned, I’m just at a loss....The minute you say “I don’t work.” You are dismissed, and basically ignored the rest of the evening. Or you get that vacant look from them, or some thinly veiled snide comment like “Nice work, if you can get it.” I just want to be a warm support to my husband, and I know I am. But this is one area I just haven’t come to terms with.....so it makes the prospect of this evening (and the pre performance party) a tense one for me. I don’t want to get asked that question...Unfortunately at a gathering where quick small talk is the rule, it seems to be one of the first questions asked of spouses. Anyone got any suggestions? I thought about making something up....but then could ultimately end up embarrassing my husband, so that’s out. Who would have thought, that not working outside the home would bring such awkwardness.

Next week, it is my darling daughters 12th Birthday. So the week-end will be shopping for this very special girl. (I know I’m biased, but it’s still true) Then we will have a Birthday dinner out at the Texas Roadhouse for her, including the X and his mother (her grandmother).

The following Saturday is the big formal party for the opening of the New Mesa Arts Center. Tuxedos and formals. This event, I’m recycling one of my old gowns. I can’t justify the expenditure of a new one, as there is a possible three formals we may attend this year. This is too many events on the calendar at once for me. I like my time alone with the hubby at HOME. But in Arizona, this time of the year is The Season, with much more going on. Time to adjust my thinking, and start writing dates and times down....I just too easily distracted and flustered. So anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to answer that one question I dread hearing all Season? “And Teri, what do you do? Shit. As little as possible??? lol Oh well, not a HUGE problem in the overall scheme of things.

On a positive note, I have had my head-aches almost ALL disappear, since I started seeing a good chiropractor. If you’re suffering from unexplained head-aches, try seeing a chiropractor. It can’t hurt. But could save you thousands in doctor bills and countless head-aches!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week-end!

Mwah!

3T