a lil melancholy...

well, the ursula's chapter is closed.

after 5 1/2 years of working for a small independent wine bar, i gave notice 2 weeks ago, and tonight was my last shift.

it was really really dead. both school districts in white bear lake started spring break, plus many st patty's day parties are this evening, so it was a quiet night. my fellow runner & friend Kim stopped in with her hubby to drop off some flowers for me...so *so* kind...

it was my choice to resign (though i did say i'd be happy to be on call if they get into a bind). i plan to work for blackbird on saturdays starting in a few weeks. but i am a really loyal employee and i met some awesome folks at ursula's....so i can't help but feel a little sad about leaving a job i've really loved on the whole for the past 5 years. i've learned a ton about wine and good quality food, and for that i'm grateful...

mark left town today. part 2 as to the melancholy-ness.
only gone a few days. but still...

good news? we got new furniture :) it's super comfortable! and of course the zoo agrees as well. (blankets are covering most of the new furniture to try and limit the hair so it's a little hidden...but still comfy! a reclining sofa & loveseat and 2 end tables with new lamps. it's like a *real* room :) maybe i'll post a pic if i take one later this week..it just arrived last night.

also had a great 11 mile run this morning with not as much pain as last week. Did miss Ally & Duana and others who are on vacation around the US. But those folks who did make the run enjoyed a fabulous early spring day where temps were near 30 at the start and near 43 at the end 2 hours later.

work is early tomorrow morning for me. I traded Saturdays for Sundays for the next 3 months, so that's the trade off to training every Saturday morning....so off to bed now...
ps a few things have been taken off the site. links and the 8 ball. too cluttered :(