Ramblings Only

- daughter has some friends in her school which is endearing. She loves to make cards for her class. I love how she likes to share everything with her friends. Her latest obsession is Perler beads. A friends daughter we visited over the weekend introduced it to her and we bought it the next day since I was intrigued by it too. We have been making designs, the ideas are endless. Finally found something that can keep her occupied without constantly calling out for us. Hallelujah!

She is truly obsessed with colors and art and shapes. Neither DH nor I are into art so it has been a real challenge channeling her interests. I can see her drawing and coloring get better with time. She needs some direction. May be some art classes? 

- I have been emotional this week because kindergarten starts next week. It is no biggie, just another school year, but still just the thought that she is on her own and will have to fend for herself with teachers not guarding them like Hawks makes me a little tensed. The school is a mile away we cannot walk to school, bummer. Apparently from third grade kids can bike to school. It is a straight road to school. I want dotter to be independent and go to school on her own. I was packed and sent in pallavan ladies bus at 10. I attended a play date on Monday, two families came. One girl does not know a word of English, they moved from Israel three weeks ago! The other family moved here three days ago. And I thought I was the least prepared. Confusion about after school is being sorted out. After school classes, activities and more. Overwhelming.

- another reason I am emotional is I will be leaving my awesome team and moving to another team. A classic dilemma to choose between a great team and a better job. F town teams are always hard to leave. :--(( such awesome people, inspiring managers, awesome work culture, predictable, nice and sweet. More so because when I told the boss he said I am happy for you. I will be going possibly one last time to F town tomorrow. Taking a scotch bottle for the boss from Scotland. 

- an email made me emotional. This was from the choir organizer at church. He was the one person choir this week singing and on the guitar. Someone said he wasn't well and if he doesn't come, there is no choir! He makes time and how. He sent a super sweet email introducing me, I was all blushing and happy, he made my day, and he also said he is on nocturnal dialysis, that is 8hours a day, three times a week, and obviously his life depends on it. And he still makes time for choir practice. Now tell me what excuse can I give? Of course it reminded me of mom who is somehow coasting by eating bland salt less food, getting weaker and thinner day by day. And my own self in 20 years? Sometimes it is nice to be around older people, gives perspective. 

- this song makes me emotional too. Something about the voice, and the mood of the song though I don't understand a word of it. Do listen if you get a chance. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ArYW9uI-_LI

Nighty night! Gotta wake up early tomorrow.