Panic Dance

Tabby, Pippi and friend Michaela at the school dance.

The girls had fun, danced all night....

I had a wee crisis during the night. Tabitha and her friend Chase, decided to go off together and suddenly I realized no one could find them! I looked everywhere: gym, hall, bathroom. I even went outside to call out on the school grounds. Apparently they were trying to find Chase's father. But on my second trip outside, I found Chase's dad returning from the parking lot and I asked him if he'd seen the girls. No--that is when panic seeped in. The place was so crowded and you hear it's often a person the children sort of know that kidnaps them. 

About 20 minutes had passed and no sign of them. I felt sick--like I was going to faint and puke at the same time. I ran back to the gym, thinking of stopping the band and asking if anyone had seen the girls.When out of the crowd, some child (I can't picture who it was) dragged Tabitha toward me. She claims she and Chase had only been to the washroom and then had come back to the dance. I am not convinced. They went somewhere they were not supposed to. I will get to the bottom of it later today. Tabitha is at a friends as I time this--a sleepover.

I presented yesterday to my class, sans my Tibetan prayer beads. I couldn't find them! My mom called later to say she'd found them in her purse!I presented and revealed my thesis project--I am always a little fearful that someone Will steal a portion of my idea when I reveal things before they are published. That is a risk. My Prof was very thrilled with my ideas and wants to discuss them more with me. I must e-mail him after I sign off today.

Felt horrible in class though. I had a body break down. I cannot say what exactly happened. Only that I felt so cold, my spine felt in a tight grip and I felt dizzy and a little disoriented. I believe it was a combo of adrenalin(from presenting) and hypoglycemia--I had not eaten lunch and had chocolate before I preformed.  I felt so horrible that at one point I thought I'd have to leave class early.

Today? Oh such a relaxing, sunshiny family day ahead of me! A hike through Okanagan wilderness with my troops (Peter will join us too) and a coffee out. Relax, relax, relax...I will meditate to ensure a true relaxing day.