Ohhhhhh….Wednesday!   So many things on my mind 

these days!

First, being a Grandma (CeCe)!   Wishing I lived closer to Katie & Anthony so I could hug on her every day and watch these last few weeks of her pregnancy.   As a “first-timer” I have no expectations so I am full of wonder.   In case you hadn’t noticed, I CAN’T WAIT!!! 

Second, I’m back at work!   Started on August 1 and boy, it doesn’t take long to get back to reality!   With my job, having June and July is such a gift!   You may remember that I had lots of plans for my two months off.   I owe you all an update…and I feel safe…as in “no judging zone!”

I did not log in ONE day trip!   This makes me sad because I had a list and I had looked forward to picking this up again.   However, some how I managed to log close to 3000 miles in those two months.   Between Pittsburgh (more than once!), Detroit, Louisville (a time or two!), and Panama City Beach, there was plenty of road time!   So, I’m not beating myself up for not accomplishing this goal but I am looking at new ways to get some time for these day trips!   Maybe once a month, or maybe I’ll just say, “I don’t have any plans, I’m heading out!” and I’ll be out!   No pressure…just leaving my options open!

I did get some writing in my grandma book, and my gratitude journal, although I have plenty of room for improvement here.   However, I’ll take it as a win(ish).

I worked on de-cluttering and feel much better about a lot of that.   The corner of my bedroom…AMAZING!   After a very long time, I sorted “stuff” which led to donations, trash, and filing.   ALL GOOD THINGS!

For the positive things accomplished, I am happy!   My lists are still around, but I have learned to not put so much pressure on myself and to truly prioritize the chores or the “to do” list.  

Speaking of positive, I am determined to have a positive attitude each morning when I get out of bed.   My second strongest strength according to Strengthfinders is POSITIVITY!   Damn it!   I feel like I had lost some of that and I needed to get it back.  

After my summer break, refreshed and ready, I channeled the positivity!   Now, I’m not going to lie.   Some days, it is easier to stay positive for longer periods of time and some days, it’s just a failure!   Being positive is so much more fun and accommodating than not.   I have found that listening to upbeat music in the morning on my way to work is a great way to start the day!   I mean who can argue with “She’s A Bad Mamma Jamma” at 8:30am???

My Gala is being re-branded and there are so many things to do.   I’m embracing the changes and looking to find ways to share my excitement!  (Note…it did not start out as excitement but the changes have really grown on me!)

Finally, I end with the continued sadness I have felt about the most recent shootings.   I am finding ways to make a difference.   I have a grandchild coming and I do not want him/her growing up in a world of fears.    These will be baby steps for me, but they will be steps towards finding peaceful solutions to what I consider a crisis.   Maybe my energy will be contagious.  

Have a great rest of your week!!