There is nothing like procrastinating to turn up the pressure. I did regular household chores last night but nothing in preparation for Selfish Mom's beyond grocery shopping. I was having way too much fun with google talk. Even if you don't have a microphone you can listen to the person who does have one and type your responses. Or just use it as regular instant messaging. Jeff offered me a webcam but really what is the point of chatting online if I can't do it in the all together? Okay I don't really do it nude. But I certainly don't want to have to worry about how I look while relaxing at home.
On a more serious note. I have mellowed out about the situation here. My boss' position will most likely be replaced. I am not going to apply for it. I know that I am capable and it would be a big ego thing to get it this young. But really I love what I do now. And I want to be able to continue to prioritize my family and friends. I will be part of the interview team for his replacement and hopefully that will allow for some input in the final selection. In the meantime I am already feeling the weight of taking over temporarily. Meetings up the yin-yang. I should have the chance to catch up during Christmas week because I'm guessing I'll be the only one working.

PS Left this out of the weekend post yesterday: While at the farm I saw someone I used to work with at the teen center. He totally looked past me so I know he didn't recognize me out of context. Why didn't I approach him? Because I fired him. Awkward. He did seem like an attentive dad to his kid so that's encouraging.