I Did It! No, Not Really.

I was all excited because I thought I'd have something positive to blog about tonight.  I went after work to register, yes, actually register myself for the Aqua Arthritis class.  Yes, I was willing to get into a swimming suit and take this class.  I show up at the gym to register and the lady says to me, "Yeah, well things have changed since I talked with you yesterday.  We are closing the pool beginning April 1 for I don't know how long.  We have to change some things to meet the law."  I guess their drains in their pool were not regulation and they have to make them according to the law.  So, I got the guts up to do it, and then couldn't do it!  What a rip!  Of course, they tried to sell me a gym membership, which uh, yeah, like I have $80.00 a month to blow in a gym that isn't even in the city I live in?

I left, discouraged, but willing to look elsewhere.  I've been on the internet now for the past hour and a half and needless to say, it looks like this place was my only option within driving distance sanity-wise of me.  There are other places that have them, but they are during the day.  I'm guessing that might be because most people enrolling in these classes are retirees???  Not an option for me (although retirement does sound nice!!!).  I think my only option right now is to check back and keep calling in April to find out what they plan to do with the pool?  I just can't believe it though, the day I get the guts up?!?!

Can I say, "Well, at least I made an effort?"  Let's count that as something!
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In other news, there were some seriously strong aftershocks in Chile today.  Those poor people.  I think about Chile a lot and my time there and can't help but feel a connection, a sympathy.  I can only hope that the country comes together to support those that have suffered.  I'm not sure how it's going to be.  The new conservative president was sworn in yesterday...that will be interesting.  I don't know much of him, but I hope he does right for his people.  I pray today that the citizens of Chile can stop living in fear on the next aftershock, earthquake or tsunami and that shaking subsides so that they can begin rebuilding their lives.
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In the way of goals this week, I haven't really done anything new - call me uninspired!  Today for lunch I did eat at a new ethnic Italian restaurant.  OMG!  It was fabulous!  I had gnocchi with artichoke, mushrooms and goat cheese in a light tomato sauce.  Heaven in your mouth...it just melted!  Other than that, it's the same old, same old.  I guess I can't complain, I've almost made a month on some of my goals - woo hoo!

I think I am going to go see a movie on Saturday though.  I think I'm going to see My Wedding (I think that's the name?).  I'm really feeling the need to chill out and sit in a dark theater and enjoy the laughs the two hour escape can provide me!
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Today I am grateful for my daughter, the fantastic lunch I had, and the warm spring weather.