A Day To Myself

Today was Martin Luther King Day and I had the day off, which I really needed. I putzed around the house with my can of furniture polish and windex. Then I did a bit of laundry. But most importantly, I was alone with just the kitties.

I am losing my job as of the first of May and I am really trying to get myself together about all of that. There is a chance that I may be able to apply for a position that would be similar, but that may not open up until later this summer. Perhaps if they really want me, they could keep me on until then, but I am not going to put my faith into that. I have applied for two positions already at my workplace, but I have heard nothing about the first and only received an email regarding the second that they received my resume. It is difficult to try to begin again after all of these years. But I will consider this as a challenge and do my part. The job hunt will begin in earnest the first of March. Until then, I am going to write and get copies of my transcripts and search the online environment for employment resources.

My uncle also called me tonight and told me that he wants us to plan a birthday party for my mother who will be 80 next month. Her brother and some of her sisters are planning to come into town in March, so he wanted to give me fair warning. I do think this is do-able. Tomorrow I will find out if I can rent out space at the Retirement Home she lives in. If not, then my uncle said he can request the club house at his apartment complex. It would really be a wonderful thing to get her family and friends together. I must start making lists of people and food.

Today while I was home, I caught my neighbor lady cleaning off my sidewalk and my driveway with her little snowblower. Her little boy was assisting her with his toy shovel. It warmed my heart to know that I have such kind neighbors. I have been truly blessed.

Happy, Happy New Year!

Wow-I can't believe it is already 2007! Where has time gone? Better question-Where has my life gone? LOL. I decided to start a blog so I could take time to smell the roses (or the coffee), to reflect and to learn about myself and others. OK---big breath here. And it begins. :)