A new day is dawning. That is how I feel this morning. Last night was long and dark and difficult, but I pulled through like I always did. The sun did rise, just like it was supposed to. There are times when all I can do is just hold an image of the sun and all its warmth in my mind and keep reminding myself that no matter what else is going on, ( Read more... )

I need to start packing. That keeps going over and over in my mind. To the casual observer, it may appear like I haven't even begun to start the whole moving process. But I know that I've been sorting through "piles" of junk that I've kept snugly tucked away here and there. And my car is practically bursting with cardboard boxes. My ultimate goal ( Read more... )

Another earthquake. More smashed homes. Some dead people. Supposedly some radioactive material spilled into the Sea of Japan, but officials are saying it's too small of an amount to cause any environmental risk. Riiiight. I know I wouldn't want to be a fish in that water right now. They are being told to expect aftershocks over the next week. The ( Read more... )

The new job is going extremely well. I am thrilled to be where I am, and so grateful to be working in an environment where my efforts and talents are recognized. I have no doubts that I made the right decision ( Read more... )

It looks like we're getting to enjoy a few days of summer-like weather and I'm loving it! I walked to work again yesterday and it was a very warm afternoon walk. Of course, I still brought along my scarf and sweater because there's no telling how much the temperature will fluctuate by nightfall. Last night was an absolutely perfect night! I got off ( Read more... )

Well, so far my summer seems to be off to a good start. The new job is coming along well. Right now my biggest frustration is locating items in the store. The way things are set up and sorted is completely different from what I'm used to. However, the sections are well-labeled and the product is arranged according to systems that those products ( Read more... )

Happy Summer everyone!! Today is marked as the longest day of the year. Of course, being in Monterey, that means that we've got overcast skies. But I watched light creep into the sky this morning, and whether it stays cloudy or not, I know that it will be many hours before the sun sets. Who knows what this day will bring ( Read more... )

According to the white board calendar by my desk, I've managed to stop time for seven months (it still reads "October"). If I truly had the power to completely stall time, I would be using that power today. Residents of the Monterey Peninsula area have learned that a sunny sky does not always equal warmth. Today we have sunny skies and it's 71 ( Read more... )

The Bliss of Unconsciousness: Only two more days until my Friday the 13th ATC meet-up! I am holding onto this event like a lifeline to drag me through this week. Yesterday was pretty difficult. I woke up and was still sleepy, even though I'd slept for a normal amount of time. I assumed it would wear off at work, but it hung around. I was so tired I ( Read more... )

I also forgot to mention that it's raining! Pouring, to be exact. And the wind is spinning around outside in such a playful manner, that I'm tempted to run out and play in it. Of course, that would mean leaving my nice warm bed....and it is so very nice....and warm.....that I think I will just dream of playing in it instead. People may grumble ( Read more... )