Sunday, January 14, 2007

OH MY GOSH!

WOW, I can't believe how long it's been since I posted last. I could make up a million excuses, but they would be lies. I think I've just been to lazy to update anything.
Things are wonderful in my life for the start of 2007. I'm working hard as usual which wears me out, but I'm usually able to catch up with things on the weekend. Things at Aspire are going well with my new boss. He has told me he wishes I would come on full time at Aspire but I have told him that it won't happen, that I'm too happy and have too much time in at school to give it up at this point. I'm also pleased to hear Don refer to me as his assistant when he is talking to other people about me. It looks like my job is changing there and I'm really quite happy with that. I've been very busy so the time just flies by. The one down side to working at Aspire is that I have become addicted to getting hot chocolate on my way to work, thanks to the many gift certificates I got as Christmas presents from Tim Hortans and Dunkin' Donuts. Lately I've been getting a bagel as well to munch on at my desk. And just in case you have ever wondered, the Dunkin' Donuts White Hot Chocolate is really good! I have also learned that if I don't get the whipped topping, the Hot Chocolate doesn't cool off as fast but then I have also learned that if it gets too cold, adding just a little water and then reheating in the microwave works just fine.
I have also returned to my winter church organist gig and even though it feels natural to be there, it's also becoming quite painful to get on and off the organ bench. I have informed the Pastor and the music and worship committee that this could be my last winter playing. I need to give it some time to see if I can work past the pain and also see how busy my weekends are going to be.
Which leads me to mention that a new man has come into my life. We are at the very beginning of getting to know each other but so far it looks like our relationship is going to be a good one. As much as we enjoy different things, we enjoy each other's company and also share many interests. I feel blessed to have a new friend to share the new year with.
El Nino weather keeps Western New York temperatures above normal and snowfall well below normal. We haven't been able to start ski club yet, while I miss the money, I don't mind getting home earlier on what would have been ski club trips. Today we are having freezing rain with much colder temperatures coming in a couple days. Tomorrow is a day off from work from all my jobs and I was looking forward to getting errands done and having lunch with Bev (who is leaving on Tuesday for the next 4 months) and Laura. But with the weather being a factor, I might just stay home and knit. I can't say that I won't mind a complete day to myself to veg, knit and watch TV.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Happy New Year


Happy New Year to one and all!
Here's hoping for a wonderful, happy, healthy year.