I do believe that this is one of the best Mondays I’ve ever experienced. Although I had to work today, it’s been just like a Friday, but almost better. Day off tomorrow. Everyone’s in a good mood because of that. AND I’m not totally exhausted like I usually am by the time Friday comes around. I take back all of the grumping I did about having to work today while a lot of people had it off…’twas a good Monday.
The Calculator Watch June 26, 2008
We were at a wedding in Winnipeg last weekend. Here’s a pic of one of Greg’s uncles…still wearing the good ol’ calculator watch. I love it. I giggle every time I look at this picture. If you knew this guy’s personality you would know how much the watch suits him…hilarious. And here’s the icing on the cake: he also keeps a calculator in his pocket. Can never have too many!
Wanna buy a car? June 25, 2008
It just so happens that I’m selling my car. It’s a 1994 Honda Accord. 4 door, maroon, not a fancy car by any means but super reliable and in good shape. 218,000 km. No idea what engine…4 cylinders is all I know. It’s also a 5 speed. $4900 or best offer. Lemme know if you’re interested.
June 15, 2008
This was kind of one of those weekends that ripped by, leaving me feeling a bit frazzly and stunned. A few kind of weird things happened this weekend, saw some weird stuff, did some weird things (all legal and on the up and up, of course). Weirdest thing I saw: my brother holding back the ears of a Cocker Spaniel while she barfed. Now that is one thing I never thought I’d see…still gives me a giggle when I think about it. That’s one of those pictures that will hopefully be forever captured in my memory.
Good book June 8, 2008
I’ve been reading a book called “Tough Transitions: Navigating Your Way Through Difficult Times” by Elizabeth Harper Neeld. Basically it’s about, well, tough transitions, which aren’t always bad. This can be anything from a new job, a new kid, a move, retirement, death, anything. It’s a super practical book, easy to read, and has been really helpful for me as I look at next steps in my outer and inner worlds. What’s my transition? Well, I suppose part of it is going from the plan of being a counsellor to not being so sure about that plan. I just started a job last week that I had about 8 years ago…this has been a bit rough. Total change of direction, and that direction often feels like I’m going backwards. It’s kind of full circle, ya know? Had this job, tried several other things, then ran my life around school and counselling, and now I’m back at that job. Uuugh. Most days I have a positive attitude about that, but some days are definitely harder than others. I want to believe that this is just a stepping stone…perhaps a time of preparation for something…but I’m trying to be ok with the possibility that this might just be all there is for me as far as jobs go. We’ll see…Anyhoo, the book has been helpful and I’d recommend it to anyone who is going through a change.
I’ll stop blogging about blogging soon… June 3, 2008
I have to admit that I almost packed this blog in, but lo and behold I received a comment! There’s at least one person out there who stops by here every once in a while. Although blogging helps me reflect and process, it’s also about communicating with people and if no one’s reading, then there’s no point. Not that I always have stuff to say that’s worth reading! It’s just a fun way for me to communicate and have a different kind of community. Probably doesn’t make sense to a lot of people, but that’s ok. I remember the good ol’ days when lots of my friends were blogging…I need to figure out a way to make that happen again. Come on people, if you enjoy this kind of thing, i.e. sharing thoughts as insignificant as you think they may be, then get at ‘er! A relatively safe and harmless distraction from the daily grind…
