It is summer in Australia. Today I am rooting for underdog Andy Murray to beat Novak Djokavic in the men’s final of the Australian Open. As I write this, they are only three games into the match, and it is already proving to be a nail-biter of exquisite quality. Wow – these guys are so freakin’ good! Looooonnng points… I’m exhausted just watching them.
The tennis is a welcome distraction from the snow falling outside and my cruddy cold- which I believed is now a sinus infection. I have been sick for much of January and am very sick of being sick.
My new job is now going well — I’ve been given a lot of responsibilities and am (thus far) relishing the challenge.
Dan has a new job-WHOOT!!! He starts on Monday as the sales and service director for a company that sells and services dock lifts. This is a welcome turn of events, as he had not been getting paid regularly in his last position. He has already been adjusting his morning routine to get used to what will be much earlier morning hours. I admit to being entertained by his struggles over the adjustment.
Guzzy had rough patch towards the end of last semester. She has emerged from new difficulties–scarred, but wiser and stronger. Throughout her trials and tribulations, her recovery from ED remains solid. While I don’t want to minimize her current struggles–they are a far cry from the life-threatening illness she has already overcome.
Speaking of the fight against Eating disorders: we have a date, venue and a committee for a fund-raising walk for NEDA in the fall. Our event will be on September 20th at the Madison zoo–scheduled for a Sunday to avoid conflicts with the mania associated with a home Badger Football game! Yesterday i had a call with the walk committee, and I was feeling pretty crappy – but I got totally re-energized by the infectious enthusiasm of the other committee members. I’m not doing this alone! They are pumped about making this happen.