Checking in

Sorry, no specific topic or anything of any particular interest. Just me with the normal nothing.

I'm sitting here at the computer listening to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. I made a playlist of it. I was showing Di yesterday how I have Playlist's of things that I create and listen to while I'm on the computer. Obviously, you can find any music you want. I got the idea of going back in time from Deb's Dean Martin song. Nothing takes me back like the Tijuana Brass. I can FULLY picture the house on Christopher...the stereo going...Mom and Dad dancing to this music. Isn't it weird the way music and smells take you back to a particular place and time? To this day the smell of Doublemint gum reminds me of David's friend Sam. I don't even remember his last name....if someone does, let me know.

Today I'm going to Mom's for a bit and then my hair at 4:00 and then dinner with the kids. The highlight of my week. I'm real perky cause all three are going tonight. I'm hoping it's one of those pleasant nights of sharing, laughing and talking. Occasionally it's a night of fighting and getting on each other's nerves and I spend the night trying to help everyone get along.

This Friday is my official three month marker for being off of work. (actually three months was two weeks ago but the severance started on March 6th.) I cannot begin to tell you how bizarre this experience has been for me. Of course, as expected, my mood and outlook change and flucuate. Sometimes I feel like a loser. Sometimes I feel sad and miss it. But more often than not lately, I am REALLY enjoying it. Every week, every day for that matter seems to bring something to do. Some things are really enjoyable and fun..some are fulfilling and meaningful. What amazes me is how God continues to confirm that this is all a part of His plan. Or at least He's making the most of it.

I imagine at some point in time I'll start to think about going back to work. Not just yet. I still haven't run out of the unemployment and the severance continues for a full year so.....for now, I just see what the Lord has for me every day and pray about it. It it the WEIRDEST thing to just hang out and pick and choose what I'm up to all of the time. If I didn't admit it was REALLY fun, I'd be lying. Of course the fact that we're not broke is part of it I imagine. But that will run out, and I'm aware of the fact that a plan will need to be made and put into action. But not just yet.....