Charles Part Two

Work, the actual working part, was fun and rewarding as usual. But it was an icky morning.

The Illness: I've been less than great about taking care of it. So today when I checked my blood sugar, it was very high. Dammit. I started to slam water to hydrate, and walked a couple of laps around the building, and that knocked it down a bit. After work I called K@iser and spoke with an advice nurse. She sent me some information, and I learned that I should rest when it gets this high, not exercise. Live and learn (hopefully, on both counts). 

Charles: We had another conversation that started at B's desk, and since I was on my way out the door to walk one of my laps, I made the mistake of walking outside into the courtyard with him, and the touching happened again. It was twice this time - once again on my shoulder and another time when he squeezed my arm and then ran his hand down it - and it happened within the span of about one or two minutes. Apparently, since I didn't say anything about him touching me yesterday, he's feeling bolder and starting to escalate. DUDE. 

I told Hubby and B about it, and obviously they were concerned. Major major major boundaries are now in place. From now on, there will be no more conversations with Charles where we leave B's desk - I want B's presence in place as a deterrent, and as a witness to any bad behavior. I won't be alone with Charles again or walk anywhere with him. I'm going to tell Dan tomorrow that if Charles comes to the bookstore asking for me, I'm not there. If Charles sees me there, I'll ask Dan to stick around as backup/witness. 

And if he touches me again, I'm saying something.

The rest of the day: I rested and watched Naked Gun movies with the kids. They all spent some time playing outside in the sunshine and I watched them and felt so blessed to be their mom and grandma. 

A few hours later, my blood sugar had dropped by 80 points into a more acceptable level, and I felt emotionally better. Had a good dinner, popped all of my pills like a good girl, and went to bed early. 

It'll all be okay.