Monday
It's been kind of funny over here. Not haha funny, strange funny.
We've had bad news about a few friends and this weighs on me, work is still slow for K and we are (or I am) feeling a little stretched emotionally.
Our weekly beach trip, which usually does a nice job of de-stressing us, was cut terribly short as we were plagued by flies. (Back at the office, today, I learned of several others who experienced the same insect issue at their beaches.) We only managed to stay a couple of hours.
Youngest is finishing up his time at art school and both Middle and Oldest have been very busy - much of their work being outdoors in the heat, which has worried me.
Still, I can put a good face on things...Middle has gotten a raise, K has several prospects, Oldest is busy and happy, Youngest is well, and I am looking forward to two trips.
I was reading my archives over the weekend, specifically the posts from just before I went to work.
I made promises about continuing to write here and, on some level, I've kept them.
But, on the other hand, I've had to fold to the pressure of being at work every day.
I used to be able to devote so much of my time to posting and it just isn't possible now.
My head is in a different place.
I find myself posting the same things over and over.
Woe is me.
It's cooler tonight.
The windows are open and there's a slight breeze and this is enough.
We've had bad news about a few friends and this weighs on me, work is still slow for K and we are (or I am) feeling a little stretched emotionally.
Our weekly beach trip, which usually does a nice job of de-stressing us, was cut terribly short as we were plagued by flies. (Back at the office, today, I learned of several others who experienced the same insect issue at their beaches.) We only managed to stay a couple of hours.
Youngest is finishing up his time at art school and both Middle and Oldest have been very busy - much of their work being outdoors in the heat, which has worried me.
Still, I can put a good face on things...Middle has gotten a raise, K has several prospects, Oldest is busy and happy, Youngest is well, and I am looking forward to two trips.
I was reading my archives over the weekend, specifically the posts from just before I went to work.
I made promises about continuing to write here and, on some level, I've kept them.
But, on the other hand, I've had to fold to the pressure of being at work every day.
I used to be able to devote so much of my time to posting and it just isn't possible now.
My head is in a different place.
I find myself posting the same things over and over.
Woe is me.
It's cooler tonight.
The windows are open and there's a slight breeze and this is enough.
Comments
glad you have some good balancing the grief life hands you.
Hang in there, bird!
But in contrast, I still enjoy visiting you just as much - blogs are a reflection of the reality of life - holding down a demanding job and blogging at all is nothing short of miraculous, especially with a family too.
Feel the breeze and carry on.
You think you're not blogging ENOUGH or as you did ...
I didn't see ANY change and no it's not true you blog the same things over and over. In fact you're always an inspiration for many of us (if you all allow me) and I find so many gorgeous things besides your charming personality here.
It's just a cloud fogging your day.
Tomorrow it'll be gone, swepted away by the breeze.
AAAAAARGH
Rest assured you are not repeating yourself, even if you may sometimes feel that way. Count me among the legion of fans who are always happy for the opportunity to glimpse the world through your exquisite eyes.
Hang in there, bb!
Remind your boys to stay hydrated.
What Paola said. i second it, heartily.
Yeah for cooler temps.
Boo for flies.
Hope we all get a break in the heat and in some of the not-so-pleasant aspects of life.
x
And the last two sentences are pure bb.
Tell Middle and Oldest to stay hydrated.
The "beach pest" down here today was a Lemon Shark.In certain light and certain depths of water, it looks like the surface of a lemon. Two Red Flags! Everyone out of the water!
Belated wishes for a very happy bb birthday. I have been out of town, and missed the day. Your co-workers are amazingly thoughtful (and thorough!) and it's evident that everyone there hearts you dearly. And your family showered you with very nice birthday love too. Hooray for a trip to Chicago!
xo
jbhat