An update on my trials and tribulations

**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!

**Rachel** · 03-25-2008, 06:34 PM

My goodness, you have been reading my mind again. I was just thinking about you today and wondering how things have been going. Sounds like all is right with the world. Good for you. I'm enjoying the fact that you didn't return those phone calls. Now who's in charge! HA

**Vermontcat** · 03-25-2008, 08:06 PM

Sas, it's good to hear that you finally got some time to relax.

It's nice to hear that you got to go to PA for a little vacation.
I'm surprised that you didn't fit in any Pet Talk meetings while you were down there.
I'm making plans to meet with Cookiebaker on April 12th. We'd both love it if you can join us.
Let me know if you're interested in a little PT meeting with us.