Wednesday, November 22, 2006

candlestick stadium plan

Watch it at
http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=10
11/21 Board of Supervisors Hearing Item #31

Or read about it
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/22/BAGM1MI1FR1.DTL

warm and fuzzy feeling

I don't much like surprises. I read movie reviews before I watch them, and I don't go to restaurants without a recommendation.

Last night, my date and I went to a restaurant on a whim. What a pleasant surprise! It was one of the best meals ever; the food and the service were excellent. Who knew this little place in a strip mall would have that rare combination of great food and causal atmosphere?

It was a simple yet magical night. It's surprising to meet someone so different from me yet so similar. Most men I meet expect something from me, either my time or my company or what I can do for them. I once lived to please other people. Not any more, so even though I meet plenty of great guys, no one has been quite right. Conversely, when I expected too much at times, the dating experiences have turned sour.

So, it's a new beginning. I don't know what's going to happen, but I've learned to be patient and let life unfolds. For now, I am very, very happy...

Monday, November 20, 2006

different priorities

Had another 12-hour work day. Didn't even make it to the office. Was at an expert witness' office and then in mediation session all day.

We were so close, but still no settlement. I got mad and blew up just a bit at all the attorneys at the end of the day.

Still, it was a great day. I confirmed a date for tomorrow night, and one of the attorneys on our team and I were flirting with each other. This is the same guy that I had a crush on a while back when we hired him for another project. He is on board for this lawsuit to help with the technical aspects of the settlement.

This attorney, our litigation attorney and me were stuck at the mediator's office for 8 hours! Glad I got to have some fun while there. It was so close b/c we had a settlement agreement almost all ready to go, but then the other side came back with a completely new term sheet and wouldn't give us an extension on some motions due tomorrow. Our litigation attorney went back to the office to work tonight...

Even though I had previously believed that this environmental attorney had an SO, it was clear that he is single and looking. Now I am even more motivated to find a new job, so I can date him. Even though there are no rules against attorneys dating their clients, I would rather be a non-client before becoming a romantic prospect.

Anyways, looking forward to tomorrow. Definitely excited about the date with yet another prospect...