12:22a

in the city
today was such a beautiful day.
I went into the city for my hearing at the courts.
It wasn't anything major.
I simply had to stand before a bunch of police officers
and investigators to find out whether my application
for a massage permit was approved.
lucky for me, it was.

I was also lucky enough to have 2 of my colleagues from the
spa to keep me company, as they were there for their permits, too.
they were both hilarious...especially J.
I'm so glad they were there with me.

afterwards, I headed to Japantown to look for a spam musubi maker.
I'm telling you, the day could not have been more sunny and beautiful.
well, it was just a little nippy but not enough for me to wear a jacket.
anyhow, i found the musubi maker at this hardware store (go figure).
crazy me was all excited about it.

I was so happy that I decided to treat myself to a scoop of
green tea ice cream inside the japantown mall.
the ice cream was a really nice, dark bamboo color green.
It was really really good. Wayyy better than Dreyer's ice cream brand.
The taste of the green tea is super infused in it....just the way i like it.

drove home and spent too much money on sofa slip covers.
hmmm...try $170 for a chair and sofa cover.
I think that's a little much considering I'm still pretty poor right now.
After much thought, i decided i'd return it tomorrow.
but i swear, it's a beautiful burgundy color!
it would go perfect with some funky orangey/rust colored throw pillows.
I love color.

back to center
in spite of the fact that i didn't exercise today,
the day off did me so much good.
i'm mentally and physically re-energized to just be and do.

I think another reason for my restlessness and frustration over the
last couple of days is due to the fact that I haven't
accomplished any major feats at work or with
my physical fitness goals.
it's just time for me to be more proactive and consistent.

I also realized that i am ok where i am with my whole work situation.
It's actually a pretty perfect set-up...exactly what i had hoped for.
Job A affords me the money to pay the basics. And since I don't have
major responsibilities, I don't have to worry about ever having to
take work home with me. So when i leave, all of my work and
thoughts of work STAY at work.

With all of that, I can focus on my journey in massage therapy.
It is what keeps me going nowadays.
I realized that if I was only working at Job A, I probably would
have turned into a zombie by now.
Practicing massage really provides the balance that i need and want.

So, i'm looking forward to tomorrow.
I'm not excited about Job A, but at least I have a fresher perspective
...and more energy!

For now, Mr. Sandman calls....goodnight!