The big news around town today was supposed to be the
groundbreaking for the new medical center and professional offices building;
but that’s been delayed for a couple of days.
That’s due more to the cold than the snow; though there was some work
done on-site today anyway – clearing snow and deliveries of equipment and
supplies.
As I mentioned yesterday, Rowen and I are celebrating the
third anniversary of finding out about each other being Magi. We couldn’t actually do that publicly, but it
did make the day just a little more fun for us; and having a few warm-hearted
moments were very welcome on such a cold day!
Our after-school plans were unrelated to the anniversary,
but Rowen and I were both happy to be invited to have dinner with our
boyfriends at Michael’s house; and we did our after-school studying there too –
mostly so we wouldn’t have to go out into the cold any more than needed. I don’t know if Mom talked about dinner plans
with Miranda earlier today or not, but they may have done that; because it
probably isn’t a coincidence that my grandparents were spending the evening
with Uncle Adam, Aunt Leanne, and Zack tonight; and will be with us tomorrow
night – when I’m available to be home too.
I hope they’ve had as much fun tonight as I have. Rebecca was just a little bit wistful tonight
to be the odd girl out; but Rowen and I helped to keep her entertained while we
all studied; during dinner; and while we were hanging out together during the
rest of the evening. It’s been a while
since I’ve written about what’s going on in her life; so let’s do a little
update now. Jenny is still spending more
time with Garth and her new football and cheerleader friends than with Rebecca;
though she has also tried to do a little matchmaking for her best friend too. Rebecca only has a problem with that because
the boys Jenny has picked for her are Jenny’s type; not Rebecca’s. Yes, they really are best friends forever,
but in this one area; Jenny is just a bit clueless about how Rebecca feels – or
what she wants in a boyfriend. It’s easy
enough for me to figure out, because she wants the exact same thing that I do –
and already have with Michael.
While that hasn’t happened yet, Rebecca is still at the
center of a minor gossip topic around school; and speculation continues about
the identity of the Valentine’s Day secret admirer who left the gift for
her. That’s been fun for me because
nobody has even suggested the guy who actually did give her that gift as a
possibility; and he’s definitely not saying anything. Thanks to Jenny, there’s a bit of teen weird
to go with that, and only because one of the guys she’s tried to get Rebecca
hooked up with has been playing games when she asked him about whether he was
the secret admirer. Sure, he denied it,
so he wasn’t lying; but you know how that can go where what’s being implied
isn’t in the words of the answer – and in this case; that’s where the lie has
been. That kind of thing might work for
Jenny and some of the other girls; but Rebecca knows it for what it is; and
isn’t interested in playing those kinds of games.
Finally, while Rebecca continues to have less time hanging
out with Jenny, isn’t involved with anyone, and hasn’t really fit in with
Jenny’s new circle of mostly-older teen friends; she has had time to do other
things that she does like to do. Her
interest and talent for playing music isn’t at the same level as it is for the
guys in her family, but she does love music; and listens to it a lot when she’s
home or at the Inn. She also reads a
lot; likes home crafts – sewing, knitting, and crocheting; and is getting
involved in other activities at school – some court sports and the yearbook and
student newsletter group. She’s not
playing on any school teams this year, but I could see her making the
volleyball and basketball teams next year if she wants to do that.
What all of that boils down to is that Rebecca is finding
her own way while Jenny is busy with other friends; and she is mostly very
happy. The even better news for her is
that this is going to be a very special year for her; and happy is just the
beginning! No, I won’t add any details,
but since you’re reading this in the future; you’ll get to that part of her
story much sooner than I will in my ‘now’.
Moving along, we had a five-teen crew for the kitchen
clean-up; Michael and I had company for my guitar lesson; and then Rowen and
Tim joined us to practice for our music class and the new music that three of
us are learning for band. The boys
played some video games after that in the living room while Miranda, Rebecca,
Rowen, and I mostly chatted; and then it was time for me to get home far sooner
than I would have liked. Rowen and Tim
left then too and walked me home on their way to Rowen’s house, but it was
bitterly cold out still; and we didn’t hang around and chat at all before I
hurried inside for the night.
Mom already had Ethan and Ehlana ready for bed by then; so I
helped with tucking them in and having little chats with each of them in their
rooms; and then Mom did a long Healing lesson with me. I followed that up with three hours of
studying and family business work while cuddled in bed with Mandy; and now I’m
past-ready for some down time. There
wasn’t really anything newsworthy to report from any of that work or my nightly
computer checks; so that’s it for now, and until next time...
...Live long and prosper, fellow Magi of the Light!
