{{{{{Alffe}}}}} <---------(those are squeezer hugs)

I've been feeling angry about a certain someone from my past (who I can't just escape from .... since we share our kids) .... I fumed (inside) and vented (to others) and it was kinda nice when someone would see my side. I knew I had to do something but I didn't want to just 'blow up' because I didn't see how that would do me any good. It took awhile for me to mull things over and then to decide to deal with it. A few weeks went by (although this is a super busy time of year and the kids at my school will be on summer vacation at the end of this week - excuses, excuses) and I had put it off, but I knew it wouldn't just 'go away'. Finally I composed an email (around 2 am this morning!) because I knew I would feel better about it (and myself) if I could be assertive. (Not just b*tchy or whiney.) So I stated how I felt and I requested that he consider my concerns ..... and we shall see what happens next. I really was able to sleep better (but I sure could have used more than just 4 hours of sleep!)

Time for another cup of java before I hit the road to drive to work. I just cut some of my lavender so I can teach one of the teachers how to make 'lavender wands' by folding the stems over the buds and then weaving a ribbon through the stems to encase the fragrant buds. (I know, sounds confusing!)