My mind is whirling, I can't seem to turn it off to go to sleep tonight...all sorts of things dancing around in there.
I have my bag packed for Miami, my flight leaves at 3 tomorrow. I've got enough yarn and knitting projects in my back pack to last me a week--just in case they decide to hold me hostage in Miami. I'm looking forward to seeing friends, and a little sad at those that health challenges and life challenges are keeping away. But after what I dealt with during SXSW and feeling so sick, I understand..and remember how sad I was to be missing out on the big party.
Today was a big day at work...I was nominated as employee of the month. You know, maybe to some, not a huge deal, but to me it said that someone else in the company noticed I was there, and that just possibly I was doing something well. Yes, I bake cookies, brownies and all sorts of things..and I always have a dish or a basket full of candy. I have noticed that even though I have left the world of academia, I still care about my students, that they do well, that they pass the important tests so they can stay employed...
Hmmm...staying employed..that's a good thing in these challenging economice times...another thing tugging at my mind tonight, but something I have no control over.
The medical tests continue to come back normal...I'm pretty happy about that. I still have the cough, but it's improving I think, as is my appetite and energy level. I'm starting to feel like myself again...not as much laying on the couch all evening and all weekend. I've been knitting on some projects for Dulaan, I seem to be in a baby knitting mode these days.
I plan to have all kinds of fun in Miami this weekend..I also plan to rest when I feel that I need to and to not push myself too hard. This is after all a vacation, time away from stress..away from worries...Tonight I looked at the pictures from last year's SXSE event and got such a giggle out of the fun that we had. I think I look a little different this year..I know that I am really different than that girl from the cornfields that went to Miami last year..maybe living in Texas has changed my outside appearance a bit--more than likely it's the 20 pound weight loss from being sick.
No cowboy boots for the Miami adventure..shorts and flip flops all the way...even so, I plan on kicking up my heels and celebrating life. Let the adventure continue...
Ann
I have my bag packed for Miami, my flight leaves at 3 tomorrow. I've got enough yarn and knitting projects in my back pack to last me a week--just in case they decide to hold me hostage in Miami. I'm looking forward to seeing friends, and a little sad at those that health challenges and life challenges are keeping away. But after what I dealt with during SXSW and feeling so sick, I understand..and remember how sad I was to be missing out on the big party.
Today was a big day at work...I was nominated as employee of the month. You know, maybe to some, not a huge deal, but to me it said that someone else in the company noticed I was there, and that just possibly I was doing something well. Yes, I bake cookies, brownies and all sorts of things..and I always have a dish or a basket full of candy. I have noticed that even though I have left the world of academia, I still care about my students, that they do well, that they pass the important tests so they can stay employed...
Hmmm...staying employed..that's a good thing in these challenging economice times...another thing tugging at my mind tonight, but something I have no control over.
The medical tests continue to come back normal...I'm pretty happy about that. I still have the cough, but it's improving I think, as is my appetite and energy level. I'm starting to feel like myself again...not as much laying on the couch all evening and all weekend. I've been knitting on some projects for Dulaan, I seem to be in a baby knitting mode these days.
I plan to have all kinds of fun in Miami this weekend..I also plan to rest when I feel that I need to and to not push myself too hard. This is after all a vacation, time away from stress..away from worries...Tonight I looked at the pictures from last year's SXSE event and got such a giggle out of the fun that we had. I think I look a little different this year..I know that I am really different than that girl from the cornfields that went to Miami last year..maybe living in Texas has changed my outside appearance a bit--more than likely it's the 20 pound weight loss from being sick.
No cowboy boots for the Miami adventure..shorts and flip flops all the way...even so, I plan on kicking up my heels and celebrating life. Let the adventure continue...
Ann
Hey, Girl, I hope you have a marvelous time in Miami. I'll be thinking of you...
Hang in there - wish I knew what to say about what is going on healthwise ... other than to hang in there. And, of course, that you are always in my thoughts.
Let us know when you get home...
Posted by: Sara | April 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM