Gone out with a Feller

Tonight I had a sort of a date, I suppose. This was with Matt, a gentleman from Casa Grande. While I had not met him before, except on the internet, I played it safe, driving my car, and not showing him where I lived till I had a pretty good idea that he wasn't a serial killer.

We went to Romano's Macaroni Grill. The food was delicious, the conversation great, and I'd say that a good time was had by all. The first thing he said to me, when we first met, was that I was even cuter than my photo. Of course ... I believed him! ;)

After dinner, I showed him my cottage, patio, and deck. He is into construction (flip-this-house kinds of projects) and so he was interested in the deck and was very impressed with it!

Yesterday was fun too! The Foto Fun club went on a Photo Shoot to the Reid Park Zoo! Jack and I hung together, shooting pics of otters, polar bears, anteaters... and many other exciting creatures. I hope that some of the ones I took turn out ok. I have not looked at them yet. ... blush...

I've recovered nicely from the altitude/dehydration problem that I had on Tuesday. You're very right, Deci and Kath, that I wouldn't have had that problem if I were nestled into my computer chair doing Pen Tool classes. But I wouldn't have that "Climb Every Mountain" feeling of success, either, and that's very good for me right now. :)

The deck is coming along great. After going to Lowe's for a new orbital sander, we spent part of today working on the benches. It's really quite a neat deck and I'm just tickled by it. I'll see about getting some photos in here pretty soon.

The play is coming along too. I have a small speaking role, and I'm singing in several of the songs. Lots of fun!

And... I've been better at getting to bed at a reasonable time. Tonight will be my first after-11 bedtime in probably a week.