Thursday, May 10, 2007

unexpected encounters

Today I'm grateful for....

My unexpected encounter with Nancy and all the wonderful things she told me. Jones, what does the name Nancy mean to you?

Corn on the cob and roasted chicken

I still smile when I walk into my mom's new office at work, I'm still so proud of her.

Getting to see my sisters for a few minutes when they stop in the office to say hi for the day.

The warm weather without humidity.

My grandpa letting me read his National Geographic magazines when I was little. I remember being so drawn in to the articles and the pictures of all the far off places, imagining life there. That was my first introduction to Charles Darwin, real photos of the planets and outer space, the Aztecs, Stone Henge and many other fantastic places.

Looking forward to Sunday, I swear I'm staying home and doing nothing!

Family

Being a woman

Good vibrations for today....

I'm soooooo happy that my 14 year old does her own laundry!!!!!!!!!

The girls need money so we made a chore list which means..... I wont have to do so much on my own :>

Taylor's excitement, dedication, and commitment to being a cheer leader. She exercises for one hour every evening after doing homework and classes because her tumbling instructor told her it was good for her. I could learn some things from her huh :> Once again, I feel like the child being led by my daughters.

Doing some statistical work for my mother today which I have no idea how to do, but I figured it out!!! Picking up the slack for her at work so she's not so overwhelmed.

The Personnel Department is now completely run by womyn!!!

Laughing with Jess on the phone about strange things our children do.

Looking forward to shopping with Jess tomorrow for lawn furniture after Kelsey's class. Last time we went, we made it as far as Pepe's and a big margarita...we forgot the lawn furniture but had a great girls evening.

Having the use of two closets in my bedroom, cuz I luv clothes!

I'm so grateful for the glog and all those who participate. It gives me something to look forward to every evening, getting a glimpse into the lives of the people I love and feeling more connected that way.

Knowing tomorrow will be another good day at work.

The hour I have while I'm waiting for the girls to get out of their classes 4 nights a week. I keep looking at the batting cages near by wanting to stop but I let my necessary errands get in the way. It is my goal to step into a batting cage next week, I miss softball so much, I get excited just thinking about the sound of the bat hitting the ball.

My massage and facial on Monday, a treat for keeping off the weight I've lost.

That since my first visit to MI, I have changed my life so much. I have continued to limit my visits to a bar to Friday nights only except for occasional b-day parties or girls night out. I have tried to keep my focus on the girls and being more involved with them. I have gone back to work and continue to make attempts at organizing my life:>

That I am resilient, rebellious, loving, compassionate, generous, beautiful, intelligent, talented, thoughtful, curious, magnificent, curvy, did I say rebellious :) I love being a womyn!

I'm thrilled that all of my friends and loved ones seem to be happy and doing well, I think of all of you often.