Same old...

So good to see that nothing changes! I subbed at the library today and got to catch up with some great former co-workers. It was fun to hear the gossip, the complaints, the crazy patron stories. Truly, not much has changed around here. There are some new faces, and the same old patrons, too. All is good and well in the old building. I even got a second to catch up with the director of the library as she walked by. I must say, I think she is a lovely lady! She has always been personable, interested, sincere. I enjoyed talking with her even for just a minute. I was also encouraged to hear of some great things she's doing that I know will greatly improve morale here in the library. It warmed my heart to hear that she is continuing to follow-up on some of the ideas she had while I was still working here.

Today, however, I am also reminded of a couple reasons I don't miss working, even part time. I had a bad migraine today. Luckily it diminished just in time for me to go in to work. I didn't think it would be very good for a sub to have to call and cancel...especially last minute. It felt pretty bad, though, being at work and my head still hurting, even if not throbbing. I remembered how often I had to do that and it drove me crazy! So there's one great thing - (virtually) never having to go into work sick or hurting.

I also was reminded of some of the ding dong patrons who frequent the library - needy, complaining, whining people. I don't mind the crazy or homeless ones, or the ones who need stuff and just can't seem to find it. (And I do LOVE talking with patrons about books!) But the customers who can't read signs, can't seem to manage the simplest of tasks and just aren't trying - they try me!

I was also reminded of the yucky gossip, the "worker bee" attitude (this is my job, that is your job - don't cross pollinate!), the poor decisions from some of management that haunt the hourly workers. Those things I most certainly don't miss. It was frustrating working in a big organization where I saw so many things that if improved would make life better for all. Simple things that wouldn't take much money or effort. Things that would make almost everyone happier. Not much changes, though, in a big organization, and that was very hard to take.

So I'm happy to go home and lay my head back on my pillow. Happy to not have to return tomorrow knowing I'll feel wiped out from having hurt all day. Happy to have caught up with some lovely people and helped a few patrons along the way. Happy to have made a few bucks. All in all - happy!

Once again, I count my life as blessed and...happy! :)

A wish granted!

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...wait, that doesn't seem quite right...

Raindrops keep falling on my head...no, that doesn't seem right either...

Ahh! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Welcome to what they call spring in Colorado! My wish has been granted and we're getting one more really good dump of snow, cold and wind here in Colorado. That is making my heart very happy! I think Tim and I just might go for a stroll tonight and enjoy the snow. That would make me even happier. 

The bad side of the story is the roads are terrible! I stopped at Blockbuster to get some movies for my night in, and had some very slick spots on my very short drive home. 

I'm happy, though. I get to snuggle into the couch, pop in a favorite movie, call the cats to my lap, light a fire, and watch the snow fall. :-) Ahh, good times!

Springtime

When we lived in Missouri, I loved to see spring roll around. It meant I could get in my garden and work with my lovely flowers! Spring meant color and green everywhere I looked. Our winters were usually not quite cold enough for me, but very gray, so spring's bright colors were wonderful to see! We lived in a neighborhood with lots of dogwood and redbud trees, and it ended up looking like a fairyland for about a month! (I didn't have a digital camera at the time, but I found this one on the internet!)

These trees both have branches that spread out horizontally as much as vertically, so the result is that the blooming trees look much more magical than most blooming trees - the spread is unusual. The flowers look like they're just floating in the air. The beautiful colors, too! The redbuds range from white to almost maroon, and the dogwoods go from cream to light pink. So gorgeous!

Thinking about this makes me want to jump in my car and head to the midwest! Too bad I'm broke! :-D That trip will have to wait. 

I must confess, however, that I'm not ready for spring this year. The winter has been far too warm, with not nearly enough snow for my tastes. I'm trying to resign myself to it, and think about the things I do like - my garden will pop with flowers again (if the dry winter didn't kill too many of them), I can hit my yard projects and make more progress (lawn, path, veg garden), and spring and summer mean I can hike just about as much as I want. Those are all good things! I can certainly get excited about them. 

Hmmm...

Every day I think, "I really should write on my blog. It's been...," but nothing comes to mind. Today is no different, except that I'll write for the benefit of those who are checking it. I have nothing profound or funny to say. I'm still here, life is going along as usual, but I guess nothing of note has happened. 

Is it time to stop blogging? Am I running out of words? I'll give that some thought. Meanwhile, another ordinary day awaits - a walk with a friend, praying with another, a little housework, a meeting tonight. Nothing too exciting, and certainly nothing inspiring me to write. Hmm, just another ordinary day!

Monday, Monday

Ah, what a lovely Monday I had! I did laundry, watched silly TV, had a dr. appointment, ate yummy Indo leftovers for lunch, and the last of our Christmas turkey (from the freezer) for dinner. It was a productive day (if laundry - yes, washed AND put away - and a few letters written count!), with even some dishes getting washed. 

Not all Mondays are thus. Sometimes I come out of the gate running, with a crazy week ahead of me. Not so this week. I have several nearly empty days to work on my house projects, spend some time catching up with friends, and even go to the zoo with my nephews. Lovely!

To top it all off, my husband has been very kind to me despite a money mistake I've made. His unending patience with me is a miracle and an incredible gift. He, in general, is a great gift! I keep trying to convince him that I don't say these things just to butter him up, but I don't know if he yet believes me. I do consider him an amazing husband. He loves me just the way I need to be loved, and for that I am ever grateful! Ah, contentment tonight. How wonderful!