Tuesday, July 14

Slip sliding away...

So today as I was wrapping up a therapy session with an 11-yr old girl we were making small talk as we were leaving my office. Suddenly things didn't feel so very correct with my clothing in the lower region of my body. I felt something...sliding. I looked down at my ankles...and sure enough...all of my slip was gathered there...covering my feet. When cute 11-yr old realized, she covered her mouth with her hand and gasped. I laughed and said: "Well, excuse me. My slip has fallen off. Sometimes these things happen." And I then attempted to shimmy it back up to its proper location without exposing anything. I feel as though it went well, and my client and I had a good laugh. I'm sure (hoping) it will do wonders for our therapeutic alliance...now that she's seen me be (very) human.

That would be a good enough story alone. Sad news is...this is not the first time my slip has deceived me. Once, about 7 years ago (yes, the slip is that old...waste not, want not)....I was crossing a very busy street...happened to be in SLC...you know the cross walk between temple square and the conference building? Yes the very intersection that is 100% guaranteed to ALWAYS be FULL of cars? The middle of that crosswalk is a great place to have your slip fall to your ankles. That time however...there was no "shimmy time" at my disposal and I made the executive decision to avoid risking my life by such delay. Instead...I casually walked out of the slip...bent down, wadded it up and put it in my purse, held my head and I kept walking. As any distinguished lady would do.

Time to buy a new slip.

Saturday, July 11

Gratitude List

I am grateful for:
  • air conditioning
  • air conditioning
  • air conditioning
  • Asics shoes...especially my new ones waiting for their first run
  • Camelbak water bottle (stainless steel...keeps water cold longer)
  • family...and an upcoming trip home to see them
  • friends who love me and make me laugh
  • fun times with Cole, Will and Carter last night...hugs & games & laughing & stories...best cure to a grumpy night
  • pink boxing gloves
  • flip flops
  • the temple
  • ceiling fans
  • friends who come visit me in AZ
  • the possiblity of buying a house within the next 6 months
  • red potatoes
  • my ipod
  • Kohls and 15% off coupons
  • soft t-shirts that fit perfectly
  • friends/roommates who make me laugh every day
  • planned trips to visit friends...the anticipation that builds each month
  • our new Bosu ball
  • sleep