Saturday, September 19, 2009

Kind of a Hot Date

I figured since last Friday's post was titled "Like a Hot Date, But Different" that this week's title should be somewhat similar because it really did end up being a fun date of sorts.

Yesterday, I drove to Adam's office (which is also Randy's office building) to meet him so we could go to a nearby medical billing business so he could introduce me to the woman who does the hiring there.


When I arrived at his office, he was on the phone doing business with a client. I sometimes forget he's a grown-up, responsible man person and not just my younger brother who gives great advice and SEP sessions.


Since Adam was taking awhile on the phone, I hobbled (still!) down to Randy's office to say hi to him. I have serious monitor envy when seeing his computer set-up because his screen is about double the size of ours at home!


Adam joined us in Randy's office and was using his beloved and life-changing, new iPhone so I couldn't resist comparing my lovely brick-like cell phone. To drive the difference home even harder he played video on his phone while I took the picture! I must proudly point out that mine displays the time. Good grief! (You can see Randy's matching brick phone in the back ground as well.)


After we talked briefly with the nice woman at the medical billing place, Adam took me to Goodwood for some lunch and SEP. Pretty much any one-on-one conversation with Adam turns into an SEP session, but I'm fine with that because it's never dull and is always a substantial conversation. (Looking at this food is torturous to me now that it's a day and a half later and I'm so hungry!)

SEP session highlight: Importance of confronting personal weaknesses so we can realistically improve ourselves rather than going through life in a way that is just coping and hoping for change. This is a usually a very uncomfortable process, but yields great results when done.


Following our long lunch we went to Down East Home to check things out and then walked next door to TJ Maxx to look at books and stationery (I got a couple good mail items for sending). It was delightful to browse these two stores while talking to him though I fear we made a ruckus with our laughing.


Our final stop was Hagermann's Deli/Bakery because he wanted to expose me to its goodness. I ordered a Blondie and he got a couple turnovers and we sat and talked and ate those. The desserts pushed us over the edge of fullness, which wasn't pleasant, but they were awfully good going in.


We took this self-portrait with his iPhone (he mocks me so). It had been such an enjoyable 3 hour outing for us and definitely took the edge off the fact that I wasn't at Creative Friday.

**This was kind of a hot date right?
Do enjoy wandering TJ Maxx?
Do you have modern, cell phone technology?
Do you ever have meal envy?**

Comment Window Tidbit: I'm all kinds of tired, but still awake with a messy kitchen. That's just not right.

20 comments:

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

"I must proudly point out that mine displays the time."

How very funny, Jill. Do tell, what was the outcome with the lady at medical billing?

Lene said...

I think it sounds like a wonderful time. I love spending time with my brothers.

melanie said...

I'm so sick of the hot weather we have had the past couple weeks. I want fall weather because soon enough it's going to be cold and I'll be robbed of the fall I love.

I do love roaming a store after a good lunch. Sounds like a hot date to me.

crystal said...

How about lukewarm date? Tepid date? I mean, you ARE related.

I envy your close proximity to family.

Charlotte said...

SEP sounds completely fascinating to me. I wish I could sit in on one of those sessions. And I love sibling time--what a great way to spend an afternoon!

Melinda said...

I love TJ Maxx. I love the deals!!

This sounds like a fun time with your brother. I have gone on a date with my little brother that was fun.

I am cell phone challenged. I really want an I-Pone.

Courtney said...

I really don't know if you should be using the phrase "hot date" when talking about spending time with your brother. lol

Don't be ashamed of your lil brick. I had the exact same phone.. ok, it was red.. and freakin' loved it... right til the battery died during a call and I cracked the screen when I smashed it against my steering wheel... multiple times.. very hard. Since then I have had two Sanyo flip phones. The newest is all shiny and pink, something I never thought I'd love, but do.

So many folks I know are getting that bloody iphone. Dropping their service to go with AT&T just to have the phone. No freaking thank you. AT&T is da debil.

Meal envy? I learned to stop ordering stuffed pastas from places because it just makes me crabby when they undercook it and my noodles are uck.

TJ Maxx is totally hit or miss.

Bond Girl 007 said...

hey missy, I have always admired your great relationship with your brother. I wished mine where close (only Davey probably from all 5 brothers). Soo good to read about your day, I have not had a computer as of late, and feel compelled to make a post like see you next year...or something..... Soo good...and you know I absolutely love TJ Max and Home goods and all that good stuff....

Natasha said...

I would love a date like this with my brother but he's so far away in Georgia!

My work bought me a Crackberry last year. Until that, I had a brick as well. Now that I have my Crackberry, there's no going back!

What happened at your interview or will that be a post in itself?

Lauren said...

Love your blog...and just wanted to let you know that I left an award for you at http://today-i-pray.blogspot.com

have a great day. Lauren

michelle said...

I have to say it is kind of weird to see Adam at work! "I sometimes forget he's a grown-up, responsible man person and not just my younger brother who gives great advice and SEP sessions." That cracked me up and I totally get it.

It looks like you guys had a great day together. Maybe you should make fun plans every Friday, it would be a good distraction, eh? And I think you should always post a summary of your SEP sessions. Inquiring minds want to know.

I loooove wandering TJ Maxx. I don't have modern cell phone technology. Having my iTouch only makes me want the iPhone, I can definitely see how it would be life-changing.

Liz said...

I love going to TJMaxx!!

I absolutely DO NOT have modern cell phone technology. I've had the same pink Motorolla Razr phone for 3+ years, and it finally broke on me yesterday. Kind of weird, as I had just been drooling over phones on the internet the night before. Guess I have to break down and actually do something about my phone. Too bad it won't be getting replaced by an iphone!!

Kristy said...

I love TJ Maxx but they are totally hit or miss. When it's good, though, it's got great stuff for cheap prices.

I have a basic cell phone and would love an i phone or a Blackberry just so I could go on the interent from my phone. However, I don't think I would love that cell phone bill. And I probably spend way too much time on the computer as it is.

I think it's great that you and your brother get together. So many siblings are not close and that's a great chance lost. I'm curious about the job interview, too! Have a great week!

Unknown said...

i totally read that as "we went to TJ Maxx to look at BOOBS and stationary..."

(i think i need some more coffee..)

Esther said...

I enjoy walking through TJ Maxx but with Claudia. Since I overlook most deals, Claudia just has a keen eye for things and I love it.

I used to enjoy heavy meals and I don't so much any more since they make me feel uncomfortable and I don't like that feeling any more.

everything pink! said...

i found some great TJMAXX stuff the other day for good mail too, also in the stationery section. I must get them sent this week.

Utah has the best food!

Anonymous said...

That brickwork in Adam's office rocks. How cool that they work in the same building- and bummer Randy didn't escape the office to venture out with you two!

I haven't been to TJ Maxx in years. Having kids did it to me- I never think to go later and who wants to take them?

After 5 years of waiting, I finally have modern cell phone technology! I think what you have is better than not having! But it is cruel to see the side-by-side picture.

Meal envy-ha! That picture makes me so hungry :)

brooke said...

I had that same Nokia brick cell phone for years and years. I finally "upgraded" to a flip phone that apparently is still a dinosaur.

Your brother sounds so funny. All of the places you mentioned are my favorites and less than a mile from my home. The nachos at Goodwood are my personal weakness. I also ate lunch at Hagermann's today and enjoyed their sugar cookie--have you had it there--so delicious with almond flavoring!

Oh, and I love wandering TJ and DownEast--such great stores.

shannon said...

This most definitely qualifies as a HOT DATE!

I didn't know what SEP was so had to go back to your 2007 post...
I really loved how you described how he lacks the ability to chit chat and dives right into the meatier issues...this is such a rare quality in a man...

I've known people like this and I enjoy being around them because I really feel like they care about the real me....

P.S.--That food is mocking me, too, and it's not even 7AM...

Rebekah said...

Men at work...it's almost like the male version of playing house.