What's new Thursday?
Eileen, hope you wake up to money in the bank and less pain in the neck shoulders and feeling better in general!
It is another beautiful day here on the NE Coast and that is a good thing, funny how now that I am headed back to the working world the weather finally gets nice, when I was unemployed, we had rainy, cold, damp, crummy weather about 75 to 80% of the time, but it made it easy to be productive in my job search and house project things.
Yesterday I went to the outlets to shop for clothing, as my new job requires business attire, business casual from Memorial Day thru Labor Day, and my old company had a more relaxed dress code, not to mention I am not the same size as I was last spring/summer and it was wonderful to be able to shop again ;) Well today I am going back to the outlets, to buy some things for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday, as well as to return a few items that I did not like the fit on, then there is the Coach bag I got for Christmas, which I did not like, as it is the C's style, and I found out yesterday that they now have a Coach Outlet which this outlet mall did not have last time I was there, so I can return it for something I will use and last but not least, I bought some nice things at Ann Taylor, only to realize last night I forgot to use the 15% off coupon I had, so I'm bringing it all back and having them redo it. I love the drive out there, as I take the scenic route, so it will be a nice relaxing day for me!
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Hugs, Laureen
P.S. Just want to let you all know, Dillinger the amazing, is still thriving and doing well and I can say that when his time comes, it will be hard, but this time I've had with him the last 3 months has been such a blessing!
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Karen C
Hugs, L
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Annette 
I am so happy to hear of your new job and that Dillinger is doing well!
My husband was laid off on April 24th and has been looking. Our area is not a great place for a 50 year old to find work. I know many places aren't too hot for anyone. His company went to Taiwan. They are a defense contractor. Over 300 were laid off so lots a folks out looking. Nice having him home, planting the garden and getting my bedroom restoration/remodel finished. He is also in a doctorate program at Gonzaga so it is nice for him to have more time for studying. I will not worry for another month or so then I will probably start to be anxious.
Anyway, congratulations! Give your sweet boy a good pat from me.
Take Care,
Cheryl
We never touch people so lightly we do not leave a trace.
Peggy Tabor Millin
Thanks for your kind words!
Please try not to worry, the one thing that really got me through the last few months was the belief that if I gave into the anxiety of the situations at hand, I would spiral into a depression that would immobilize me. I honestly believe that there are reasons for every situation happening and that the more we focus on what is good about them, such as your husband being able to plant the garden and have more time for studying, that it leads us to where we need to be next on the journey of life. Worrying changes nothing, just wears us down so that illness and negativity can take hold in our lives. Easier said than done, but I can say that in all honesty, I had moments of worry and quickly made myself busy so they did not settle in and make me a victim.
I will pat my sweet boy from you and I will put you and your husband in my positive thoughts and prayers!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
