Hello! Tap, tap…this thing on?
It is I, Ti! I know, I’ve been MIA. Many of you talk me off the blog too so you know what a struggle it’s been to read anything, at all! TOO MUCH NOISE going on in my head. The news. Ha! Every day I wake up to some new atrocity. The scare tactics, the ridiculous posts to get you to look over here while critical services are gutted. What a show! A bad one.
So how do we deal with this? For me, I try to get outside as much as possible but I also try to talk with others because we are definitely not alone in this. Do not isolate. As bad as it is, we can outlive HIM.
Some good news, my daughter graduated from college this past Friday! She will be moving out before August. Not sure where she will end up yet. Agents, auditions, they all play a role in where she will put down roots.
BUT just a few hours after graduating, she signed with her dream agency!
Right Now:
Headed to church. Online hosting and then hanging with the students. I drag myself around on the weekend but the minute I step into that building, the students energize me!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
This Week:
My genetic tests came back perfect. Nothing in my gene makeup caused the tumor so my kids are good. My neurologist was really concerned that it was passed down. Of course, I probably will never know what caused it.
Work has been very busy. Adjusting to the additional workload that has resulted from a small re-org is taking some time. It’s cutting into my reading because a lot of approvals come after the work day so my free time is limited. I’m learning all sorts of fun things but eh, it’s a process.
Other than that, nothing planned this week. My goal is to finish a book!! Never had to set goals like that before.
Reading:
I’m reading a great book. The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter. It’s set in Orange County, California which is local to me. It’s about family but also identity and love and what love is to different people. It’s very thought provoking. Full review soon.
Also reading The City and the City by China Mièville. I read this book back in 2012 but my club picked it for May so I’m reading it again. I cannot remember it even though I reviewed it here.
Watching:
I WAS watching the last season of Cobra Kai but it’s horrible! Cheesy, predictable, bad acting, zero effort. I give up.
I will catch the new Karate Kid movie when it comes out because of Jackie Chan. Love him.
Grateful for:
- Long walks
- My genetic tests coming back good
- That The Girl graduated!
- That I am taking a trip to see my son at the end of the month!
- My little Otter Pup is still here!
Give me all of your updates!! Trying to catch-up.
Book Chatter 
I loved the photos of Emma at her graduation! She is so full of life and looked super happy. Congratulations! I remember when my daughter signed with the agency she wanted; it’s such a great feeling.
And such good news on the genetic testing! What a relief for all of you.
Enjoy the weekend. Happy Mother’s Day!
I loved the photos of Emma at her graduation! She is so full of life and looked super happy. Congratulations! I remember when my daughter signed with the agency she wanted; it’s such a great feeling.
And such good news on the genetic testing! What a relief for all of you.
Enjoy the weekend. Happy Mother’s Day!
I hope you had a great Mother’s Day!!
Graduation was funny. She was full of life and it really came across the screen since we were not there! Why? Because she told us that she was celebrating with friends and that we would not see her. Seriously!! Thanks for saving me a trip! But we had great coverage while watching online and apparently the MSU photogs love the BFA Acting students because they know how to turn it on for the cameras so there are many great shots!
At least she was honest and you didn’t waste time and money to be ignored! 🙂
True. I have attended things before and not seen her so this was refreshing!
That is such good news on your genetic tests! Must be a real relief for you x
Yes!! I wasn’t at all worried or really even thought it could be genetic but then my neuro got very concerned and set the appointment up for me so I couldn’t say no. I am glad that it’s no longer a possibility. But what caused it? I have my theories.
Congrats to your daughter on her graduation! I hope she gets exactly the right job and situation. Also, wonderful news about your genetic testing. I bet that was a big worry for you. So many things these days seem to be connected to genetics. I’m happy that you are getting out and going on long walks. Take care and appreciate the check-in.
I am getting back to reading and will post a review of a really great book this week. It was so good. My daughter is very excited about this agency she signed with. I mean, the client list includes JLO, Katy Perry, Cynthia Erivo, to name a few.
Congratulations to Emma on her graduation! You must be very proud. And how wonderful that you are planning a trip up to Washington. It’s so pretty this time of year! We are finally enjoying more sunshine with drizzle during the night, which is fine with me. Of course, now I need to start working in the yard since I have no excuse. You can catch up with me on my monthly post here: https://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-month-in-summary-april-2025.html#comment-form
Happy belated Mother’s Day!
So glad your tests came back so good!
Glad that stressful time is over for your daughter.
Such good news about the Otter Pup!
Hooray for your girl graduating and getting signed with her dream agency! Yay! Otter Pup! I hear you about work being crazy…that’s where I am and I have read some things, but nothing is finished.
I didn’t post an update but she also was cast in an A24 film with Timothee Chalamet a couple of weeks ago. Shoots in June.