I met my friend Kevin for lunch. I went to the library with Sandy to hear the author of a book do a presentation. Two social events in one day.

My kids were so enthused.

I made the decision to take the same road I had an accident on three weeks ago. I was not wanting to avoid the location; I was aware the road is constructed in a way that does not provide clarity about one lane in each direction. I took it on today.

I did it and can now let that anxiety go.

Isaac and Ari came for dinner. Isaac is leaving for college in a few days. I have mixed feelings; I will miss him, but I am so thrilled with how he is moving forward. We had a great meal, almost nothing left over. We had great conversation. We hugged and kissed.

I love those guys.

I was invited to a birthday party. I do not like parties. I had also never been to this location before. I decided to go to address the anxiety of going somewhere new. I went and I stayed for over an hour.

I am proud.

It is Labor Day. I value the workers and support a day off. I am off too, because clients choose not to come in. I watch TV. I talk on the phone. I play games on the computer.

I look forward to a work day tomorrow.

Julie and Carrie went to see Les Miz In LA. Clearly not for the first time. Jules sang the whole time. She knows every word.

Someone got a standing ovation.

I have become preoccupied with possible problems when traveling by plane. Being grounded. Cancelled flights. Carrie just went to visit Julie. There was no room for her carry-on. It was taken by the flight attendant.

It got lost.

Booking a flight to Michigan was so aggravating. Each week the schedules were different. And when I finally decided when to go, one flight was $1400.

I did not book that plane.

I was rear-ended as I drove, ironically, to a doctor’s appointment. I was pushed into the car in front of me. Subsequent pain from where the seat belt held me in.

First accident when I was driving.

The hurricane Hillary and a 5.1 earthquake hit southern California at the same time. Everyone I spoke to had no damage. The climate does continue to change and challenge us.

Relief for now.