AUSTIN CITY AND DREAMS OF THE FUTURE - MARCH 3-19 -- 1986 (The Best is Yet to Come)
- Aug 23, 2021
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Updated: Aug 23, 2021
MARCH 3, 1986
Monday
I had a great three day weekend. I went to Austin with Kevin and we stayed with Kim and Roger Franco; they have a darling boy named Matthew.
FRIDAY - Kevin picked me up about 6:20 a.m. and we left for Austin, only to go back for my makeup can. I always forget something. But, we weren’t very far, only by Eastfield College (still the city limits.)
We had breakfast in Hillsboro at a little place that reminds me of the Eat Shop Cafe’ in Mineola. It was good. (2021 Eat Shop is now East TX Burger Co.)
We arrived in Austin right about 11:00 a.m. The first thing we did was go to the Elizabet Ney museum. She is the lady who carved the scriptures of Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston and other great Texas heroes. (Well other people besides Texans… she’s from Europe, but she’s most famous for these.)
We spent the rest of the day walking all over downtown and looking at buildings and sites.
MARCH 10, 1986
Monday
You know, I just saw Arnold in the hall and we waved. It seems really strange that we ever were close. It’s going to take a long time to analyze this one. At the first of Barry and my breakup, I felt the same way (wondering how we ever dated) but now I see it. In fact, I really enjoy Barry again. I can tell we’re at a point in our friendship where if we don’t watch it, we could become involved again. But, we have to always use our heads and stay away from anything romantic. Barry and I have a whole lot of deep feelings that we’re still dealing with. With Arnold, it was physical attraction first and everything else second. (Though if it were all physical attraction, I would have wanted him to kiss me and get involved right away, and it took five dates.) Oh well. I’m perplexed.
MARCH 14, 1986
Friday
I feel great this morning. It’s Friday, Payday, tonight is LeeAnn’s wedding rehearsal dinner (the dinner will be at Ryon House in Downtown Garland, rented just for us) and tomorrow is her wedding (I will sing Til There was You) at 2:00 then later is a reception and dance. It should be great!
And only one week until the cruise! (Mom, Dad, Doris, Mike, ME and their daughter, Andi are all going together - Andi will be by roommate)
I have been getting prepared for looking for a new job. I have an appointment next Wednesday with a man, Bill Holland, from ERA Real Estate to look into a real estate career. I am not sure that’s what I want to do, not at all, but it does sound interesting and I’d like to hear the guy out. I DO feel I’d be good at something like that. Everyone tells me I’m good with people. I looked into being a travel agent (my first choice) but they don’t make enough. I earn $1,283 a month (even though that’s very average pay) and that’s too much for a travel agent. It’s a shame. I would have loved that. I also tried to call some cruise lines, but they seem to have all positions filled. I guess that was more of a dream than anything else. (2021 comment- Actually, when I was attending Richland Choir, a lady came to talk to us about singing on a cruise line and I had an interview/audition set up - and backed out coz “I was in a relationship with Barry.” - geez)
I saw Barry the other night and he said he was thinking of real estate as a career for himself. I don’t think that suits him at all. It’s too risky of a business, and he’s one that almost got an ulcer just by moving away from his parents. The things I get excited about and seem to make my life more interesting, he gets stomach trouble. He needs something with a set pay; possibly something that has a set pay plus commission, but straight commission would give him a nervous breakdown. I’m the type to strive harder until I get what I want. I like myself. Barry doesn’t know whether he likes himself or not. (This also shows some problems that came between us. (2021 comment - Barry ended up going to school and becoming a Physical Therapist and met a sweet lady with Muscular Dystrophy. They had three kids - one I saw in a play recently as Lumineer in Beauty & the Beast. Proud of him!)
MARCH 17, 1986
Monday
Last time in Voice Class, I sang I'll Never Fall in Love Again by Dionne Warwick. Enjoyed it!
Five days and counting down to the cruise. We leave this Saturday morning. I can’t wait!
This weekend was good. I sang Til there Was You in LeeAnn’s wedding and did really well. I was proud. Mom even said that my voice is becoming bigger and bigger all the time. She said I sound a whole lot like she did when she was young. That’s good coz she always had a big, powerful, good voice. Everyone came up to me to tell me how good I was except one person… Bryant. He never does. I guess I am going to have to learn not to expect it, but I do. He was very unfriendly this weekend.
Little Bryant was ring bearer and he made a darling one. I was very proud.
This is the ship and route we're taking on our Caribbean Cruise.
The ship we're going to sail on is the Middle one - Carla Costa (Carla C)
MARCH 19, 1986
Wednesday
Kathleen called me today and Shane finally asked her to marry him the other night. He gave her an amethyst heart-shaped ring for her engagement. The wedding is set for August 17, 1986. She asked me to sing at the wedding. Sherri and Mark will also probably sing. That will be fun. They’re getting married outside in University Park in a gazebo. That will be kind of hot. Oh goodness! That’s ironic that I would get this news today of all days.
Just last night I cried in Voice Lessons. AGAIN! I don’t know what it is, but Judy has an effect on me. I tend to cry a lot when I am in her lessons. She brings out emotions I forget I have. Judy makes me realize that I have a right to be in a bad mood every once in a while (sometimes I feel like I have no right,) but Judy assured me that I have as much right as anyone else to be upset.
You know, Monday I had lunch with Therese and she is still upset over the divorce. I started out being chit chatty and talking about the cruise, looking for a job, etc. and then before I knew it (we were talking about LeeAnn’s wedding) I started talking about how mad I became this weekend at all the men and their chauvinism. I also got sick of everyone asking me when I’M going to become married. Of course, I did catch the bouquet and that’s the normal question. But until this weekend, I was completely happy with myself and my arrangement and looking forward to not only the cruise, but looking for a job. But, since the weekend, I Feel left out because I’m not married, or even dating anyone. Oh I hate to dread on a cruise ship or something as exciting, so people don’t look at me and say “There goes Janie, wasting her life, and she can’t get a husband.” It will be “There goes Janie, lucky dog, no family responsibilities, she can come and go as she pleases and has a singing career.” Or whatever! Dream on, Janie! THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
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