Good morning Illinois!

I have showered, dressed, done some banking and begun my day.  I will be going into Freeport for a meeting then I need to pick up a couple of things from the store.  After that, I will enjoy my last week or so of being unemployed.

My kids are all really happy for me and my mew job.  Todd didn't really say much.  At least he was not negative!  That is a step in the right direction.  All my friends, of course, are supportive.  That's why you all are my friends!

Not too much else happening in my world.

Everyone have a splendid day!

Good evening Connie and the rest of Illinois!

I had my usual appointment in Rockford this morning and an interview at the new Meijer store this afternoon.  I was hired to work as a General Merchandise Clerk in Seasonal....Garden Center, Floral and Holiday Displays.  It is for practically no money and part time, but so what!  It is more than I am making now and it sounds fun.  I am no stranger to opening new businesses and I can always work my way up if I wish.  At this point in my life, I will take fun over stress any day.  I understand that when a new business opens, they hire 500 when they really want 250.  They know that many will not make the cut.  I'm pretty sure my husband will not agree with my point of view, but, he is not me. 

I had a great trip and was sorry to come back.  I really, really want to move to a warmer climate so that is also on my bucket list.  Meijer has stores in warmer climates.......  I really enjoyed driving on my own.  I never thought I would say that, but I enjoyed my own company!

I have not had a chance to read all of your adventures while I was away.  I hope you are all well.  I DID see on Facebook that Crystal's car was wrecked, but as long as she is well, all is good.  Sometimes, these things happen so that we may be appreciative of miracles.

I made a really small piece of corned beef and have enough left for at least one more meal.  It was delicious yesterday!

One other note.......today marks one years since I was released from treatment.  My, how things have changed! 

Hi Connie and Friends,

I have posted twice in the last week or so and both times either I or the OH system didnt compute my responses so here we go again......

Crystal I am so glad you are ok. Cars and things can be replaced, people cannot. Don't let the enemy steal your joy. Accidents happen, that's life...plain and simple. I and we all are blessed you are practically unscathed.

My clothes are getting big and it's time to shop in my closet. I found some things that should get me through til I lose another 15 or so pounds. It's funny how much my taste has changed. Things I held onto that I wanted so badly to wear again, just dont appeal to me anymore. Even stuff purchased at the end of season last year at a great price that I longed to finally wear seem not me. It's funny how the 9 months in that step study have changed my prospective on the outside as well as the inside. I also went from 10 years of having very dark burgandy brown hair to light burgandy blonde hair and now all my pink and purple tops just dont suit me. Hello blue and green!

I am working tomorrow. I really like that job.

I am off to get some gas and get something for dinner. I am finding the best way for me to lose weight is sticking to light basic fare. I am eating alot of home made soups that fill me and make me happy. Right now veggie is my fave. A big pot lasts all week for me and its a great go to when I am in a pinch or all of a sudden feel hungry. It satisfies.

Hugs dear ones,

Sharon

Good Morning,

I am at work, and it is quiet. No clients yet, and no phone calls.

We had our corned beef and cabbage too. I made a 3.5 lb one, and it really was good. There is enough left over for some sandwiches for Hubert for lunch for a couple of days.

No plans for the next few days, except work. 

Hugs,

Happy St Paddy's Day  

It sure has been a beautiful few days.  As usual the time has been flying by.  I am not sure where it goes.  I turn  around an another week is gone.  

Gage was here last weekend.  It was a short visit but oh so good to see him again.  He is growing up so fast and of course at that age that he doesn't want to spend a lot of time with parents and has such few weekends free.  Plus when you have to split it between 2 devifferent households, that is even less time.  This summer after school is out he is going to Japan for a month.  School is paying  for everything and he gets to go again next year as well.  We are so proud of him but he is growing up way to fast.

Work is still as crazy as ever.  I honestly do not know how they are going to handle all the calls with our center and the one in Virginia closing.  I know they are hiring more positions overseas but at the current time those people cannot handle calls now and hang up on customers.  I just cant see them ready for the call volumn in another 2 months.  I know it is not my problem but feel sorry for our customers.  I think they are making a HUGE mistake.  Not because I am losing my job.  I think that from the business standpoint.  Time will tell.

I will post more later.  This site is giving me a super hard time tonight.