I Just Heard - Fabio et al

2000

May 16, 2000
I just heard from Banta - yep, the paper stock used in the Jettison cover is at fault - or so they think. So they will laminate it and try again. See if they can bind the book without cracking the cover!
Would be nice to have the book out since the ADS ARE RUNNING!
I also just heard - Fabio and I - our "date" - maybe June 17th???? June 24th?????
Yikes.
Now I'm not ready!
Do I get my hair done? When? What color? What makeup?
Of course this is an excuse to run wild through Target and Longs and get a new set of mascara, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, lipstick, blush, foundation (SPF 20) eye liner and compact.
Eye shadow - soft lilac?
Rose lipstick? High gloss?
New underwear.
These are serious decisions. I will be using this stuff for the rest of the year!
I need new perfume. I am out.
And new pantyhose. I wear support-type hose - and I LOVE Rejuvinex. I just can't always find them. (Lycra!) (Or spell them!)
And shoes - I think I need new ones. Or, maybe I'll wear the hooker heels from Toronto - black fake-reptile sling-back with 3-4" heels. I won't be standing or walking after all.
I have the dress pattern. One shoulder. Filmy drape off that shoulder. My signature style. Wore it to my Prom in the SIXTIES!
Floor length dress.
Slit up the there.
Diagonal cut - satin band in the center.
I have the fabric. Black satin-back crepe (or crepe-backed satin) whatever. No sleeves.
No long gloves - although the dress begs for them. That would be too dressy. Maybe I'll carry some anyway just to feel good.
He does not dress up.
A stole. I need a drape. Velvet? Black? Fringe?
Nolan Miller Jewelry? My hand-made expensive Italian artsy amethyst stuff? Joan Rivers Stuff?
Big earrings. I have big hair.
He may not dress up for this but I will. I always do. Even if we end up back in a cafe perched on a stool.
Don't care!
As long as he sees me.
I want photos!
I am teaching or attending class for the next five weeks!
I need to make that dress!
NOW!
And of course, this is the deadline for the Calendar layout!
Oh, of course it is!
I have survived my first two sessions at the gym - let's see how I do tonight. 24-Hour Fitness and me. And my younger son. His first session is tonight.
I have 30 days to get shaped up. Get the GUT down.
Get the lead out.
Give me that special dark chocolate! On second thought, don't!
I teach tomorrow. I think I am ready.
I'm not sure. I never am.
But this class.......This is the toughest class we have.
And I feel like I am swimming up hill.
No - maybe it's 'cause I am pushing the book uphill.
No - maybe it's just that I haven't been hugged lately!
By a tall blond God.
With big arms. Wrap them around me please!
A gentle squeeze.
A soft kiss on the cheek.
Oh my!
You know, hugging your children is not quite the same thing.....