Memorial Day Weekend

Here it is, Memorial Day weekend.  This time last year, Alan and I drove to Austin, TX to see his folks.  This would be the last time I saw them.  I always loved to visit them; there was was so calm and inviting, and I loved their back porch and yard.  In any home I hope to own one day will be based on that.  We had a fine weekend, and Alan lost his temper with me on the way home, making the trip miserable.  I had been contemplating leaving him more by this time.  In one instance, I would have left at Christmas if I had any sort of financial plan.  It wasn't until July that I knew I had to leave no matter what.  And let me say again, I will forever be grateful to my brother and his family for taking me in, no questions asked.

I took my niece to get her ears pierced this week.  She was awesome!  Not a peep or tear.  My sister in law let me take her after we had a conversation about it last weekend.  I had always teased my niece about getting it done, and she had always refused.   I asked her this time, and she said she was ready.  The best part was when she stated she had been trying to do it herself with a pencil, and that wasn't working.  She was ready!

I lost three pounds last week.  Hooray!

I'm working doubles all weekend, including tomorrow.  We weren't very busy, but I'm grateful for the money I've made.  It's not enough to retire, though.  Dang.  I need to register my car here this week, but so many other bills are first.  Fingers crossed that I don't get pulled over in the meantime.

The Red Sox are in first place!  I'm about ready to pass out that the Yankees have to be dying inside just a little bit.  I lived in the Boston area for a little over five years.

My brothers are Veterans, and I thank God every day that they are home safely with their families.  My Grandfathers are on my mind at this time, along with all the others who have given their lives for our freedom.

The poor people of Joplin, MO are in my thoughts after the unreal tornado that destroyed over 70% of the town.  A few friends and acquaintances have gone to help the victims.  One is a nurse, and I have seen such sad pictures from her, and others have gone to help the displaced pets.  They emptied the shelter of adoptable animals, making room for the ones that need a place for now.  I'm humbled by all of them.  I did scuba certification in Joplin; it's a nice place.  I hope they are able to recover quickly.

This and That

I haven't been doing any blogging lately.  I've been thinking about a few things here and there but have not been doing anything with them.

One thing that was mentioned in the last post but not fully explained, is that when I was a spazz about where to put the bed in my bedroom is that if I had put the bed where the room had been designed to, my bed would have been in the same place where the last tenant died.  I forgot to say that.

I realized that I have lost twenty pounds from this time last year.  I'm feeling good and have enjoyed wearing some clothes that didn't fit so well last year.  I'm disgusted by the cold and rain we've had for months now, as I have yet to wear the springy dresses I bought in March.  Seriously, Mother Nature!  This cold and rain has messed with me getting out and about, and I gained three pounds last week.  I did drink last week, too.  I'm happy to say that I have been going out after work with a few coworkers from the steak house.

Have I mentioned that I left the hotel?  In a blaze of glory, I might add.  To put it lightly, 'I am not eligible for rehire'.  Guess what?  I'll live.  My manager was thrilled to have me full time, and she has scheduled me with full time hours.

I still haven't heard anything from my ex husband, and for some twisted reason, I keep expecting to.  When does that go away?

I'm sickened to have learned that my dear friend of over twenty years and his wife are separating after she cheated on him.  I have always loved this woman from the moment I was introduced to her, and I want to punch her in the throat at this time.  They have two young boys, and own a business together.  What a mess.  I wish I was closer to my home town so I could make casseroles and cookies for them.  The boys, not her.  I will 'unfriend' her on Facebook just as soon as they make their announcement to the boys.  I am tempted to write unpleasant things to her at this time, but have not.  Yay for maturity.

It's the end of the school year, and both my niece and nephew had field trip days this past week, and I was thrilled to be invited to both of them.  I went to a petting zoo and conservation event for the nephew, and a day at the park for the niece.  Good times.  Next week, I will spend the day with the niece while she's out of school and her folks work.  Summer camp starts soon.

I hope to report a weight loss next week  Fingers crossed!