Here I am - or I should say - here WE are - because I have to include Gina. We had a wonderful time at Scotty's! You know, there truly is something good in everything. It was interesting to discover that while I always thought my older son thought like his father and the younger thought the same as I, it was definitely incorrect. Actually, while Scott looks like his father and Shawn looks like my mother's father, the thinking process is from the opposite families. Very, very interesting. The visit was absolutely great; the kids were great; Shannon was relaxed enough with me to be herself and the visits with my sisters were fun.
Driving down here, we stopped in Charlotte to see my friend,Marlene. It was such a fun time, and never ceases to amaze me that no matter how much time goes between visits to high school friends, we seem to pick up right where we left off. Marlene and I actually bought makeup for her (I don't think she has ever worn any) and when she got her face made up at the department store, she looked marvelous. She bought everything - now the test - will she put it on everyday!!
Now Gina and I are in the sunshine state and while we have had a couple of cold days, it is basically warm and sunny! All of my clothes are actually ironed and hanging up in an organized manner. That would be for the first time in a year and a half. Gina is happy to be back with Rusty, who was her first canine acquaintance and Eileen has soundly beaten me on the WII quite regularly. Now for the hard part. Finding a job and a place of my own to live. While it is wonderful of Eileen to "put us up", it really is time to forge a new life. I didn't realize I would be quite so nervous about the prospect of finding someone to hire me; however, it seems I am. (So, I have decided to re-read the "Four Agreements" and the "Fifth Agreement" in order give myself a boost of self-esteem. And, GOLF, my favorite, has become quite a challenge. Hopefully, as it gets warmer, my game will improve.
Just to top off things; yesterday, while Eileen was volunteering at hospice, I decided to take the dogs for a walk around the perimeter of Lansbrook (about 5 miles). Everything was just hunky-dorey until a woman with a big black poodle had the nerve to be on the same side of the street. Trying to keep the dogs from aggravating the poodle, I shortened my grip on their leashes, only to have them try to get to the poodle by going around my legs. While attempting to undo everything, I took a step and went ass over teacup, scraping my wrist, my knee, banging myself up and making a fool of myself - although on utube, it probably would have been great slapstick! I explained to the owner of the poodle, that I was not hurt - just extremely embarassed! So, Heaven knows what the next adventure will be!! Will let you know soon. Thanks for checking. Ricci
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