September 1, 2009

Today is my first day back at work after summer vacation. I am some what happy to return; I am so thankful to God that I have a job to return to; I need routine and structure in my life; I can become undisciplined at times which is why I needed to return to work. I spent a great deal of time eating, watching TV, playing games on the computer (I rock at Scrabble and Rummy Squares), and shopping. But most of all, I took the time to enjoy life at a leisurely pace.

I am always rushing to do this or that and as time went on, I realized my husband is the cause of that. He really needs to get a great big shot of patience. His impatience has rubbed off on me and was making me a nervous wreck. I am so glad I saw the light and I am doing my best to not get my knickers in a knot, but to relax and enjoy the ride called "life". If he wants to be that way, that is is problem. But he needs to learn to relax and take what comes along. He also needs to realize that God is in the plan, and if we are 5 minutes late leaving for something, God is preventing us from harm.

This past summer was so good; my sister and aunt came for a visit, my family went back to Pennsylvania with them and spent a week there; I gave my sister her 50th birthday party at my aunt's house and we had so much fun that day; I did some serious shopping while there and just enjoyed being with family. I love my family so much and I regret not having more time to spend with them; it seems I only see them once a year. I missed my bed, and was glad to get home for that reason, but I hated to leave Pennsylvania when I did.

When I got back to Windsor, I went into work for one day to get my orders completed; I visited my friend at her camp site and met a couple friend from the past; my family took a day cruise on the river and had dinner at a new restaurant in Greektown; we went to a fish fry in the country and I went on my first hay ride - it was such a fantastic day; my BFF and I had a "chick" shopping day in Detroit and went out for lunch - the time just flew by; my husband and I packed a lunch and went to sit by the river for a few hours, just watching the scenery go by - nice!; we celebrated the birthdays of a few family members; we went to a friend's for a cookout and had such a great time it was hard to leave; and hubby and I spent my last day of vacation shopping in Detroit - I needed some fall clothing. I had a good summer because the weather was the best - the temps just the way I like them. I got some work done around the house and yard, so that made me happy.

I am back at work with a positive attitude. I am looking forward to having a productive, positive, problem free year; good hard-working students with great attitudes; no strikes; the construction of our new Health Sciences building; being able to stash away enough money for our 2011 Caribbean cruise - that will be a celebration year because if God spares our lives, Errol and I will celebrate 30 years of marriage, and Justin will be graduating college - time to celebrate.

Going on a cruise is the #1 item on my bucket list. Ever since I saw that movie, I made a "Bucket list" and have been working on it. After losing so many family and friends at a young age, it is time to stop putting off things for later and enjoying life to the fullest RIGHT NOW. So, after the cruise, I want to go to Alaska, have a cross country trip with my sister, go someplace that is not in North America, go to New York City, and on and on. I thank God that He has blessed me to reach this age; I am blessed to be working, have a family that loves me, friends around me, a loving church family, good health, a new car, a decent home, a nice neighbourhood, clothes, food to eat, bills paid, salvation, love for my fellow man, a giving spirit, and to be living in a country that is not at war. We overlook the small things but if we did not have them, oh how sad we would be. Thank Lord for one more day to sing your praises...God is so good, He's so good to me. I'll praise His name forever.