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Today went well... of the five biggest worries I'd had regarding the upcoming field deployment to Spain, three were largely addressed today. The shipment is out, we have a satellite contract, and another issue was discussed fruitfully. (smile)

But the past two afternoons, I've spent with small children... yesterday, [personal profile] cyan_blue came over and taught David, Kevin, and I geocaching... we found four of five. :)

Today, I could have felt rejected, but chose repeatedly to take positive outcomes and meanings away instead. A date scheduled for tonight with J. was cancelled. Then so was lunch with [personal profile] dawnd because of other needs there... but given the already-cleared afternoon schedule, I volunteered instead for Allegra-care to cover for them. As well as having a lovely chance for performing acts of service (cleaning, setup for guests, Allegra's swim lessons). (smile) And J. has agreed to see me next week for lunch, before I go.

Date: 2005-08-17 10:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elissaann.livejournal.com
Today, I could have felt rejected, but chose repeatedly to take positive outcomes and meanings away instead.

People who can do that are awesome!

When do you go? We have to figure out when we can get together before you leave. I don't know exactly when I'm leaving LA - probably either Saturday, Sunday or Monday. I might stop at San Luis Obispo on the way up.

What's Allegra-care?

Date: 2005-08-17 03:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
Allegra is eight years old... and inquisitive and energetic, and [personal profile] akienm and [personal profile] dawnd's youngest daughter.

I leave very early (5am) on Friday, August 26. A stopover somewhere in the range Sunday - Wednesday should work fine, just let us know a day or two beforehand.

Date: 2005-08-17 03:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] datagoddess.livejournal.com
That was very sweet of you to volunteer for Allegra-care :-)

Date: 2005-08-17 05:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dawnd.livejournal.com
It was indeed. And made it possible for Akien and I to get out of a very very bad negative spiral. So bad it could have threatened our whole relationship, and therefore the community around us. So yeah, what goes around, comes around, and [livejournal.com profile] brian1789's change of plan certainly helped preserve his own community. Enlightened self-interest at play. OTOH, Brian didn't HAVE to do that; we could have found some other way of handling it. I definitely see it as a gift that he gave to us from his very generous heart, and I am grateful.

Any more time left for lunch next week? I should be back mid-day on Tuesday, so would have Wed. or Thurs. if you thought you could squeeze it in.

Date: 2005-08-17 05:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dawnd.livejournal.com
Ummm... that last was directed at [livejournal.com profile] brian1789, just in case that wasn't completely clear!

Date: 2005-08-18 02:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
Monday or Wednesday? :)

Date: 2005-08-18 02:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
Er, not Monday, then....

Date: 2005-08-18 04:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dawnd.livejournal.com
Definitely not Monday. :^) I'm writing Wed. 8/24 lunch in my calendar now. THIS time for SURE!

Date: 2005-08-18 06:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
Have fun in Seattle, dear! ;^)

Date: 2005-08-18 02:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
what goes around, comes around
(grin) yep. You guys would have found other arrangements, sure, but I'm honored to have a chance to be the supportive one. ;)

Date: 2005-08-17 03:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] deedeebythebay.livejournal.com
Go you! *hugs*

Date: 2005-08-18 02:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
*hugs* back

Date: 2005-08-17 09:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sonicsuperslide.livejournal.com
good choice in music since today is belinda's b-day!

Date: 2005-08-18 02:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
(grin) thanks! I still like to dance to her, even loading dishes at 2am...

Date: 2005-08-18 07:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sonicsuperslide.livejournal.com
i can see you doing it too!

Date: 2005-08-18 05:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com
Today, I could have felt rejected, but chose repeatedly to take positive outcomes and meanings away instead.

Go you! That is superb.

Geocaching was lots of fun... let's do another 'caching outing when you get back from Spain.

Date: 2005-08-19 07:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
(grin) I would enjoy that, let's...

Date: 2005-08-21 05:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com
Cool! When do you return?

*Hugs*

Date: 2005-08-21 05:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
I'm back here between 6-13 October for a week, then in Japan, then back 10/24...

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