Survived the day.....

Work was wonderful today, though I was so tired after the draining conversation with my sister last night and into the morning, that I almost forgot to drive to our other offices for training this morning! Literally drove to mine first! Anyway, I got there, and much to my surprise wasn't the last training candidate to arrive.

The second part of the day back at my office was taken with general tasks for my colleagues and one conversation with the nursing sister at my mother's aged care facility. She let me know that today Mum was interacting with the other residents in such a positive way - attending a special Valentine's Day lunch with the others - room was decked out in pink and red balloons, hearts and plenty of food, to be followed by a concert. This makes me very happy - she is becoming involved a lot more that when Dad was still alive, which is great.

Went to the movies tonight and saw Up in the Air with George Clooney. Very good movie - thought provoking, the main character changes his tune following some different events. His character reminded me a little of myself - loving to hate the idea of being bottled up in a relationship. Then, when he finally has an epiphany on the brink of giving a motivational speech, he walks out, gets on a plane to see his love interest - only to find that she is married! I rest my case...but still open to offers.....maybe!

Had a gorgeous dinner after the movie with my friend, who puts up with my whinges, listens and makes me laugh. We always have a great time together. She's probably right thinking that I should allow myself to be open more to the idea of possible romance. She asked if a particular man with whom I am entering into a music project asked me out, what I'd do. Answer: I probably would go out with him...it's been so long, I reckon I've forgotten the basics! We'll see...not waiting for the phone to ring....

Debriefed a bit with my other sister, which helped me a lot. Another late night for me, but I shall sleep in luxuriously tomorrow.

I had a response from the sibling who is being difficult with regards to our parent's estate, and - probably predictably - she has told us that she wants no contact with either of us for a while to sort herself out. Of course I really hope that this means that our passionate, heated discussion the other night/morning has assisted, and she will go off & think about the behaviours which have put so many people at loggerheads with her. Went to sleep doing this blog....edited later........