Hey guys! Just peeking in to say that "yes," I AM alive! I really miss you guys! I hope you all know how much I DO still think of you and wish I could visit you more often!
I know I have been M.I.A. for quite awhile but that is for several reasons. First off, my Internet had been down for almost a week. It goes up and down all the time! Time Warner really sucks sometimes! Work has been wonderful with a capitol W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L! But also soooo tiring! I have worked over 60 hours the past two weeks ( over 60 EACH week) and while it has been invigorating to be doing something so all encompassing again (being with customers again has been terrific!), it is also quite exhausting! I feel like I am making a contribution again, and after 12 years of doing the same thing, going back to what I do best has been so HEALTHY for me! Despite the fact it does take its toll on me physically, my M.S. has been much more under control than ever! Because they have me working Sunday's now, I haven't been to Church in forever. On the few Sunday's I don't work, all I do is sleep late. I miss Church a lot, but still listen to the services on the Church website! Monday I worked a 14 hour day..so you can see, coming home and collapsing is what I do a lot of! Last week we worked SIX days and yesterday I worked 12.5 hours. Working 66 hours is a bit too much! But this is my busy time and I have sooo much to do. John and I rarely spend time together anymore. We are more like ships that pass in the night! Once a week we get to spend my weekend day off, but rarely spend a lot of time together during the week. We both have jobs that take so much out of us physically. Sunday we had breakfast in bed (we rotate every weekend who makes it) After lunch we went for a swim in our pool, followed by a few games of cards, after dinner we watched a movie together. Wow. We hadn't spent that much time together in forever! Makes one appreciate the times we do get to enjoy time together! Speaking of movies....last weekend we bought "The Bucket List".
What an amazing movie! It's been a long time since I have seen a movie that made me cry and uplifted me at the same time! The critics gave it a lousy review, but we both enjoyed it a lot.The ending was perfect! Rent it or buy it if you can! It is definitely worth a watch! I was promoted to Dept. Mgr. of our Fine China Dept. after being Office Manager for 11 years. I just love having so much to do and really look forward to my job everyday. John teases me when I get home after only working 11.5 hours and says "OMG! You are home before midnight! What is the occasion?" He he! The past few months have been me just trying to play catch up. I have still been doing both jobs until they find a replacement for me. Two days in the office, three days in Fine China. Now it is 1 day in the office and four days in my dept. It has been tough trying to keep up with both jobs! I loved my old job but it had gotten so boring and was pretty much obsolete. It's hard leaving something you are so familiar with! It's a lot more work in my new position, but it will be worth it! John and I are doing well and are about to celebrate our year anniversary in a few days! Hard to believe it has been a year already! Hard to believe my life has changed so much! John takes very good care of me! He always has dinner ready when I FINALLY get home, and does his share to keep the house clean, especially when I am too tired to do it! John is all those things! Although he really isn't that tall...he he! But I couldn't ask for a better boyfriend! <smile>. Other guys treated me like a Princess, John treats me like a queen! (I thought that was hilarious! He he!) I am still car shopping and will hopefully make a decision next weekend. I haven't had a car payment in 12 years! I can't wait to have the new car though! It is going to have all the bells and whistles including GPS in the car! I am "paying it forward" (another awesome movie) with my old car and selling it to one of the kids at work who takes the bus. I told her I would sell it for $500.00's. She about died! I know I could get more for it with a trade in, but I know I will feel so great selling my car for a pittance to someone who really needs one and can't afford one! I told her she can take as long as she wants to pay it off, because I know money is so tight for her! Not that I don't need the money (especially with the new car payment!) but you know, I have so much more than she does, and if I can help her in some small way, then I have paid back at least one of the "pay it forwards" that I have received! Actually it is incredibly selfish of me because it makes ME feel so good! (wink, grin) "Paying it forward" is one of the best highs in life! (smile). I have to say that I am so upset that I missed my friend Paula's birthday. My computer was up and down that week and I didn't get a chance to do my traditional birthday blog for her. Also a much shorter belated birthday to my friends Arthur,Cindy A, Amy G, and Bob the Cow (Chris) as well! Love you guys and hope you had as wonderful a birthday as you are! Also a not so belated Happy Anniversary to Goosie and Pig! I saw this saying and it so reminded me of you! You guys are the best! And yes, I miss you too! John and I have settled into "married life" quite well. Hard to imagine a time when we weren't together. It feels like years already! We are both deeply in love and make each other very happy! I haven't set an "official" date yet, but I know it will be sometime in the fall next year - probably October. We don't.need to have the "piece of paper" to know we have made a lifelong commitment to each other. So yes, I am still alive and doing well. Happy, healthy, and hoping it continues! I still try to keep up with my 360/Multiply friends but my time is so short lately. It will be about another month before things at work settle down enough at work for me to have a normal life again. I am so happy though, and I really appreciate the good things in my life. John and I have been exercising and made the usual summer vow that everyone makes to lose weight and get into shape! Having a pool really helps! I just came in from a long, leisurely swim in our pool. It is in the 90's today and the pool is 82 degrees. Hard to imagine we ever swam in the pool when it was only 72 degrees! It is a wonderful luxury to have your own pool though! We love being able to go swimming whenever we want to! It also really helps my M.S! This house is a definite luxury but as hard as we work, we both agree that having a peaceful and warm haven is what keeps us going. Which reminds me - every once in awhile we decide to buy something really fun, but that we don't really need. After all, if we can't enjoy the fruits of our labor, what good is it right? I saw this wonderful item in my store that got marked down 50% and decided I just HAD to have it! (After working a 66 hour, six day work week, I decided I needed a pick me up! <grin> I have over 300 albums and about 400 45's. There are quite a few that I can't find on C.D.'s, so it will be fun to convert them myself. It's pretty cool don't you think? We are building a good life together and appreciate the little luxuries and fun things that we are able to afford. So, once again I must tell you all how much I love and miss you! I remember a time when you couldn't get me off the computer, now I just eat dinner and crawl into bed most nights. You know the summer heat plays havoc on my M.S. and working so much makes it hard to do little but work, eat and sleep. But still, I am happy and enjoying life a lot more than I used to. I am very grateful for your friendships and although I may not always be here (visibly) always know I am here in spirit! I peak in at you all and always keep you in my thoughts and prayers! You all helped me through some really rough moments in my life and I am forever grateful for the friendships I have built and will always cherish you! I hope you all are doing well! Always know how much I love and miss you! Love always,
Glad that things are going so wel for you and John, and that you are happy with your job. HUGS for the anniversary wishes...we appreciate them. (I read it aloud to Piggy!) Stay safe and happy.
awwww...well, you deserve all the happiness in the world...i am so glad things are going well...Happy Anniversary to you and John,...a bit early, but just in case... Congrats on the new position...Seems the light is shining on you now, and it is your time...hug hug hug
wow you come back and you blog blog blog , wow. ok now that we found you we need a search sent out for Amy and then Karen. right now you know what I just thought ??? Thelma and Louise except in this case its Amy and Karen.
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Got a big smile here when I saw your post, Glad work and well life in general are getting better. Lots of Hugs N Smiles, miss you TONS!!
Because they have me working Sunday's now, I haven't been to Church in forever. On the few Sunday's I don't work, all I do is sleep late. I miss Church a lot, but still listen to the services on the
John and I are doing well and are about to celebrate our year anniversary in a few days! Hard to believe it has been a year already! Hard to believe my life has changed so much! John takes very good care of me! He always has dinner ready when I FINALLY get home, and does his share to keep the house clean, especially when I am too tired to do it!
