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Today, we spent staff meeting at Castle Island, as a celebration for Coworker Susan's last week. It is so beautiful there, both at Castle Island and the drive all the way down Day Boulevard past the miles and miles of coast. I noticed that there is a wide sidewalk, so I think I will have to bring my rollerblades there sometime before it gets too chilly and take a little ride along the water.

I wish we could have staff meeting on the beach every week. Everyone was in such a good mood, snacking and enjoying good conversation while the seagulls circled and the wind blew everyone's hair. The salty air was invigorating and smiles were tangible. It was definitely a stimulant.

While things may be complicated and challenging right now, I don't know that I /could/ move back to Columbus even with all of the safety and cheapness. I just can't give up that ocean, not for anything. It is inside of me as well as all around. Cold New England salt water courses through my veins and catches under my fingernails. She is my mother and she has called me home.

~//~

Coworkers have had fun trying to guess my age this week for some reason. Yesterday at an assessment, Coworker Kristine thought I was 24. Today, Coworker Veronica guessed 35. Is it my looks? My divorce? Who knows.

Date: 2004-08-25 10:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gimmeapony.livejournal.com
hey that's the stretch of beach where i run. also, it's great for rollerblading and you should go rollerblading with me sometime because i have no one else to rollerblade with. also, i am horrible at it. :(

Date: 2004-08-25 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

I am ALSO a horrible rollerblader so I have a strict rule that I absolutely DO NOT rollerblade with good rollerbladers. Because I can't stop, and I don't go fast. Also, I am out of shape.

So, yes.

Date: 2004-08-25 10:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] happy2beso.livejournal.com
I think you are almost 28.

Date: 2004-08-25 10:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
Close! I am almost 29.

Date: 2004-08-25 11:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thatpatti.livejournal.com
ack! that means i'm almost 30!!!

Date: 2004-08-26 01:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
It's TRUE!!

Date: 2004-08-26 02:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vorpalbla.livejournal.com
Staff meeting on the beach...so lucky.

My weekly CSP meeting/supervision takes place in a cramped office with the phone ringing often and no character.

Date: 2004-08-26 12:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
Well, my supervision has taken place in an office, too. Though my old supervisor had a rocking chair, that was nice. :)

Date: 2004-08-26 05:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] folkyboy.livejournal.com
amen! atta girl, Jude!

this city is just so friggin' amazing...

Date: 2004-08-26 12:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
The beach is quite lovely. I love the beach. I will move anywhere near beach.

California is also lovely, you know.

Date: 2004-08-26 12:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] folkyboy.livejournal.com
right but California has a huge pressure to look a certain way and such. i remember my mom having so many weight issues when she lived there

Date: 2004-08-27 12:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] judecorp.livejournal.com
Well, yeah, I can totally see that. But it's not like I want to become some beach bunny or something - just a hip mama!

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