An update on my trials and tribulations

**gini** · 03-01-2008, 05:37 PM

Have you ever noticed that "I" comes before "U" in the alphabet?

"I" cannot do anything for "U" unless "I" am in a good place mentally.

Enjoy your mini-vacation - you deserve it.

**Medusa** · 03-01-2008, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by gini

Have you ever noticed that "I" comes before "U" in the alphabet?

"I" cannot do anything for "U" unless "I" am in a good place mentally.

Enjoy your mini-vacation - you deserve it.

Boy, do I ever like that philosophy! And Sallyanne, listen to it. You deserve it. I have followed your post somewhat and I can tell ya, you need some R&R. Take it. And tell us all about it when you get back.

**lizbud** · 03-01-2008, 05:55 PM

I'm so glad to hear everthings going well for you. You do sound so much
better &" brighter" now in your updates.

Enjoy your vacation, you deserve it.

**Rachel** · 03-02-2008, 05:35 PM

Like the others, I too was wondering how everything has transpired as you wound down your involvement. What is most important is that you made it though these last months and now can have the opportunity to explore any or all options which come your way - including that mini vacation.

Happy days are here again, the sky is full of cheer again...

**sasvermont** · 03-25-2008, 08:41 AM

Relaxation is #1 on my daily routine. Right now (8:30 AM) I am on the sofa, laptop on the lap, watching the news, Lucy is resting on my right arm as I type and I am figuring out my easy schdule for the day.

I am still officially unemployed. I am working part time for my accountant (tax person), filling in for the two employees she uses during tax season. Both employees have had doctor and vet appointments galore, so I have had a fair amount of time filling in.... I have also been taking care of my own doctor appointments, new glasses etc. so that when I do get to the point of full time employment, many of the maintenance for me will have already been taken care of....for awhile.

I am also doing some "house sitting" and have two more jobs between April 1st and April 30th. The house sitting thing I can do while working full time, so that is no problem.

I have retirement arrangements but I don't see myself totally retired at this point. I still have my mitten business and plan to activate that a bit more and start selling those darn mittens! I am doing ok.

I have heard from my former employer a couple of times, via voice messages, but have not chosen to return the calls. Boy do I not miss them.

So, in general, I am taking it easy, looking at new jobs as they blow by, working part time, being careful with my spendings and enjoying my pets! I am planning my garden for the spring (assuming the ice will melt by then)....reading, doing Sudodu puzzles....reading more.....sleeping in.....such a luxury.

I did go on a mini vacation to Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago, for several days. I ended up in Lancaster County. I have a friend there so the time was filled with lots of comfort and family. The farms in the area of Lancaster are works of art.

Love,
SAs

**Pam** · 03-25-2008, 09:53 AM

Your day sounds so relaxing that I find myself yawning.

Sallyanne I wish I had known you were in Pennsylvania. Robyn and I surely would have loved to see you. Let us know next time, OK? I am glad things are going so well. Enjoy these days of luxury.

Hope your mom is doing well too.

**Freedom** · 03-25-2008, 01:27 PM

Oh what a change in your posting from about 4 months back! Wonderful, you definitely needed this time to regroup, rest up, and spend time with the furkids! I am HAPPY for you!