An Hour To Myself

I’m going to work an hour late today.

I am on the backside of The Shoppes of Woodlake relaxing.  Enjoying the water and the birds chirping.

It’s beautiful here. 

I needed this. 

I’m focusing on my breath.  Releasing things out of my shoulders.  Just being.

This week is a busy week for me.  Fun things. Getting my toes painted.  Acupuncture.  Spending Thursday morning with my mom going to garage sales.

So I’m relaxing before work today.

This is one of my favorite spots.  I love the water.  It’s quiet.  I can think. Plan. 

Just be.

A half hour before I have to go back to reality and to work.

Hopefully I can keep the calm I’m feeling right now with me all day.

I hope you have a little calm in your day.

That Work Thing: One Thing I Am Grateful For

I am grateful that the company I work for gives us Breavement Pay.

My Aunt Grace died unexpectedly last week and her funeral was this afternoon. Grace was my dad’s last sibling to pass away.  My mom was very close to her and took her passing very hard.

It was really nice to have the day off with pay so I could be there for my mom and my cousins.  Lots of tears, hugs and laughter were shared.

Lots of memories. 

My Aunt Grace was a good lady.

After the funeral my mom, sister, brother, niece and two of my cousins went out for a late lunch.  It was nice.  Relaxing.  We shared stories and laughed some more.

Now I am relaxing at home.  My pup is sleeping at my feet while I watch TV.

I am grateful to be paid for today. 

Life is good.

I Spent My 60th Birthday In Vegas!

Six months ago I asked my husband to take me to Vegas for my 60th Birthday.

I didn’t want to be in town when I turned 60.

I didn’t want to turn 60.

Actually turning 60 wasn’t so bad.  Quiet and uneventful.

I had a nice time in Vegas.  We went with Steve’s nephew and his wife.  Her birthday was on April 25. 

We walked over 25,000 steps each day.  My legs are sore.  I called in today.  Tired.

The pics below are the night and day view from our room.

We like to sleep with the drapes open.  Or I do.   I love to watch the night sky and the lights. 

Well I’ve been 60 for 2 days.  It’s been good.

I’ll let you know how the rest of the year goes.

60th Birthday Party

Yes, it’s mine.

Tonight.

Not that I’m wanted it.  I told my sister and my mom that I didn’t want one.

I don’t really want to turn 60.  I’ve been bummed out for the last four months.  I’m not looking forward to turning sixty.

Which is in 9 days.

But after thinking about the party thing I decided to let them give me a party.  I figured they were going to do it anyway.

And they were.  They had something  planned. 

And they were super excited that I was letting them.

My only request was a pool table so we could shoot pool. 

And I’m not getting drunk. I probably won’t drink at all.

I have to admit I’m a little excited.

I didn’t want it, but I’d rather see my cousins at a bar than at a funeral.

I’m having breakfast alone this morning at my favorite restaurant feeling darn lucky that I have family and friends I can spend my birthday with.

And I’m contemplating what is yet to come.

Maybe my sixties will be good…..

After all it’s better than the alternative.