Making a List, Checking it Twice

With October 1st around the corner, this means the start of, unfortunately, of holiday season. No, really. While the US gets more excited for Halloween (the decorations and events surrounding All Hallows Eve seems to get more elaborate every year), it also marks the start of the bringing out of Christmas decorations. I saw some yesterday at Target - a tiny little Christmas tree and a few sly boxes of ornaments. It's still SEPTEMBER for crying out loud!!!!

This has been quite a full week here, but nothing overwhelmingly exciting.

My week started off with a really good meeting with my new boss. His background is similar to mine - IT, Finance and Consulting - but he's SO zen. That's not to say he's a deadbeat (like my other bosses) but rather a calming, thoughtful person who considers issues and considers them with you. He uses analogies a lot which is kind of my style.

The mood of the company has genuinely changed. There's a huge amount of energy that is a bit overwhelming but there's also a lot of patient and thought-out execution of plans and I think I like that.

Horace (my cat) has gotten incorrigable (sp?) and has moved into my front room permanently. She has been peeing/pooping in places she ought not and I've lost it with her. She just won't use a litter box that Penny has used and Penny will not stick to one box. So, the only way to ensure that Horace gets her own space is to isolate her. She seems to be happier for it. She doesn't cry when I put her in there so maybe this is the solution.

I also need to head over to a specialty shoe store today - it's an athletic store (where a lot of serious runners and athletes go) to get fitted for some new shoes. I have hamstring tendonitis and due to that the failings of my current Nikes are showing. I need more support than ever to keep my balance when doing pilates. I had a huge problem on Tuesday and I'm going to hurt myself if I don't get that sorted out. It should be interesting (and unfortunately expensive). They essentially analyze how you walk and find the best shoe to support that.


I know more happenend this week and I'll probably slap my head because I've forgotten the most important things but I need to go.