Today's Words Of Glass

It has been an enjoyable day today. I got up and ran 6 miles – love the feeling of accomplishment. Then I made HG breakfast/lunch. After cleaning up the kitchen, I baked a blackberry pie and made a gallon of sweet tea. Most of the laundry is done, other than being folded. True, I have housework to do, but I decided to have a leisure day the rest of the day. So I have spent the rest of the day relaxing and reading while HG has been working outside. It feels good to have a little down time…

Ok, I will rightfully admit that I am directionally challenged. Anyone who knows me will testify to this. My husband has received more than one frantic phone call where I am crying and sometimes cussing that I am lost.. not just a little lost.. but so lost that the GPS has stopped talking altogether. I suppose she got tired of saying ‘recalculating… recalculating’. Leave it to me to even get the GPS confused to where it doesn’t even know where I am. My latest directional mishap was yesterday. After work, I drove to my new running location and ran 4 miles. Normally I would drive to go pick up HG from his office, but instead I was going home. Thinking there might be a different route to take, I put my home address in the GPS. Yep, ‘she’ told me to turn down a street I had never been on. I felt tightness in my chest as I am terrified of getting lost, but I decided to trust this machine to guide me home. I turned faithfully where she stated. I took the next street as she guided me on my wa...

My parents are coming to visit. I am so excited! I still have to wait a couple more months before I can see them. But I am so excited they are coming. It’s been too long. Dad has never seen our house or where we live. And Mom hasn’t been here in over a year. So I’m already counting down the days.

My heart goes out to those who are in need. Having to work the reception desk this week, I've experienced first hand some of life's hard lessons. One homeless man came in for a voucher for a belt. His only belt had broke, and he was unable to keep up his pants, which were too large. He tied a shirt around his waist to try to keep them up. He had all of his belongings, what little he had with him. Today, a couple came in looking for employment. The standard forms were given to them and they filled out the paper work. Once completed, he handed me the clipboard with desperation in his eyes begging to please just talk to someone about his application. I told him that all apps would go to HR and would be processed. He and his wife walked outside. Less than five minutes later, they came back in, begging to speak with someone. He has no job, he can't find employment and he's going to lose his home. I called HR and couldn't locate anyone, but told him to check back knowing ...

I'm trying to settle into a routine of working full time, running a household and working out. I'm starting to find my 'schedule'. This past week I began working out again. But things are good. I was surprised at how much of an adjustment it was for me to go back to a full time job. I suppose it was because in the past when I worked full time, I was only responsible for myself. I only thought about 'food for one' which usually consisted of cereal or ice cream. Marriage changes a lot of things. But I have to say that HG has been very helpful lately with the household chores. I am very grateful for his help. I'm starting to 'branch out' a little in my cooking skills. (HG is thankful for that). This year I've made banana nut bread twice, pecan pies, pumpkin pies, and muffins in addition to homemade lasagna and Mexican corn bread. All of which, I might add, turned out to be pretty good. I wish I'd taken some pictures of Tula in the snow yesterday...

Wow, what a year. It's hard to believe that in a few short hours that this year will be over. I have so much to be thankful for - I am truly blessed. It has been an amazing year for HG and myself. I shot my first squirrel. HG shot a bear and a deer this year. Being directionlly challenged and terrified of getting lost, I'm proud of myself for finding the courage to venture out and go 'downtown' to interview. HG worked hard to gather wood and get us a wood stove insert to keep us warm. Sally hasn't killed Tula. Shorty thankfully hasn't peed on anything in the house. And I'm happy to be spending tonight watching movies with my husband.

I’ve been really busy this last week. I started a new job which is looking promising. I’m very thankful to have received this position. I am very pleased, and I think I will be very happy there. It looks as though it is going to be both challenging and rewarding. HG’s parents have been here this last week. It was nice to be able to visit with them. It had been such a long time! I did receive some bad news this week though, news that breaks my heart. My Aunt lost her battle with cancer. Today was the funeral, and the reality of being this far away really hit home. My heart goes out to my Uncle, cousins, their spouses and kids. I know this is a very difficult time.