Good Bye Summer…

 

I honestly cannot believe that summer is officially over. September just snuck up on me for some reason. With cancelled weekends because of Covid, I just wanted summer to go on until we could make up the fun things.

Days at the pool were numbered on one hand. I did squeeze in some quick visits with friends on patios and a fruity drink or two. Overall the summer just flew by but I don’t feel like I have much to show for it.

At my previous job, I had June & July off and I managed to do a million things during those two months. Now, my job is year-round (poor me!) so there is no real distinction between the seasons. August marked my second full year at the job and I still really like it…the hours, the flexibility and the people make for the perfect setup for me. I’m grateful for the job and hope that this will be my final work place! Don’t panic co-workers…I’m not retiring anytime soon!! LOL!!!

I have been working on my “school work” (the projects that I have and hope to complete this year!). There are the basics like getting things to Goodwill, returning Amazon items to Kohls (this is super easy if you haven’t done it!), continuing the name change projects, organizing a couple of small events, and working on my “I’m Dead, Now What” book.

Some days are more productive than others but honestly, I’ve learned not to beat myself up about that. I used to feel frustrated and disappointed when my “to do” list didn’t get completed. Now, it seems like if it doesn’t get done, it just gets added to the list again.

The days that may not be productive are days that I’m off (weekends and Wednesdays and Fridays). You all know those are busy days for me…doctor appointments with parents, haircuts, grocery shopping, and general catching up. Who’s to say those things are not considered part of a productive day? Staying busy is productive. Sometimes, my personal productivity takes a back seat, but that’s okay.

Staying busy is obviously the reason that the days go by so quickly. Happily, I have things to look forward to this fall so I won’t mind the days leading up to those things going quickly…I am anxious to have good times in the next few months.

I look forward to football on the weekends! I look forward to festivals and holiday craft shows! I look forward to Candlelight Christmas at The Biltmore in November. I am especially looking forward to a weekend wedding trip where Katie will me meet and spend some time with her Momma!

Instead of wondering where the time goes, I’ll look at my calendar and see all of the fun things that I was able to do. I remember Mom telling me not to wish my life away, but she never mentioned that the older I get, the faster the clock ticks. So, I’ll embrace each day, productive or not, and keep working on my list! It’s a good thing that I purchased new notebooks when the school supplies were on sale!!!

I can’t close without bragging about my grandsons. Their joint birthday party was cancelled because they were still protecting others due to their recent bout with Covid. I travelled up there to hug on them and celebrate my three-year-old Gabriel and soon to be one-year-old Adrian. It was a great visit and Gabriel enjoyed the cake and gifts, while Adrian had to be convinced to smash the cake while watching for the huge mylar balloon that spooked him a bit! It was a great weekend to see my little family and I’m looking forward to seeing them at Thanksgiving!!

Life is good!! Can’t wait to see many of you in the months to come!! Xoxoxoxo