My boss supporting me today and seriously standing up for me when I presented training issues and barriers that local county staff members face ...and him setting a 45 day work plan to design and implement new training ..right after he very aggressively addressed my previous Supervisor for her lack of response to training and violation of contractual agreements. DAMN IT FEELS GOOD to be supported, respected and my Voice heard ... which will result in supporting our local advocates and providing them with all the tools they have needed for a long time. My Voice is now representing the many Voices that provide care to thousands of underprivileged, at risk children .

Having a BEAUTIFUL evening to drive 3 hours home. ..despite my chest pains, NOTHING could wipe the smile from my face!

Coming home to my sweet puppies. Getting to brag to Blade about the awesome work my boss and I did, and how good it feels to have an awesome boss!

Enjoying a huge bowl of Ragazzi's homemade soup and fresh bread.

Learning good news about plans to repair the camper.

Hearing tomorrow will be just as beautiful outside as today, looking forward to taking a long walk on my farm. Making plans to go fishing or camping this weekend.

Making plans at work to address many of the things I've dreamed and wished of fixing, knowing now I have the POWER AND AUTHORITY to fix them and implement serious changes for the good of all...

Making plans to send Gramma D a very special care package for mother's day.

Thinking about how nice it will be to get my next paycheck which will make it possible to take care of previous obligations, and possibly get a new washer.

Smiling when I think of how I want to enjoy the weekend, without ANY dread of returning to work next week (other than the drive) .

And coming home to find my ICE COLD Turkey Hill Green Tea in my fridge ... ending my day on a refreshing note.

the excitement in her voice when she opened her package today.One of the sweetest sounds in the world :)

real friends

great laughter

real and true love

Waking up to the most beautiful morning I have ever witnessed at my Peaceful Pond Cottage!!! STUNNING! sunrise at the front of house, mist rising off the pond with reflections of the sunrise. Finding that a water spout has been installed in my pond, making wonderful ripples and a soothing sound, finding Indigo Blue Buntings making nests!! Their color so bright! ! The temperature just right, with a slight chill but no humidity. Holy Hannah! ! It was worth holding onto this place instead of moving to where my new job is. Wish I could make time stand still with the sunrise reflecting off the water and my puppy snuggled up to me. I don't wanna go anywhere for the next four days!! Wish I could post more pictures.

This day just gets better! ... I got permission to use a friend's fishing boat this weekend! *happy dance * ... look out fishies, my Grill will be standing by ready and I've enough bait to last 4 days! And yes, my fishing license is current with a special trout tag.

Sweet is ditching her high heals and professional looking purse for a tackle box, live bait and bug spray!!! :cheesy:

Hmm...
 

Just that no matter the hardships that I may face...there is always such an immense feeling of gratitude that resides within me.....:candle:

Having a nice sushi lunch date.

glad........
 

so glad to have a little break in school, and have time to get back on here and see what everyone has been up to........

Looking forward to Lil Rock.......
:cigar2:

Getting an extra day off for his birthday up at the lake.

Reading something my Doll posted on another thread and just knowing that she is in love with the process and with me... I have it all when I have her! We're gonna make it through, my beautiful love, and it's gonna be amazing!! Stay strong... and when you feel you can no longer hang onto that thought, I'll carry the weight for us all. :heartbeat:

moving out of the basement I was renting and into my own place. Its small but enough for bud and I

Now the fun comes putting it all away

Dear Sun

I understand how important you however do you have to show up BEFORE 530 am esp when I have had a chance to put up curtains yet. I'm sure you will still be around this evening when I'm getting re adult for bed so I ask that you enjoy your playtime today cuz when I get home tonight I'm putting up black out shades. Knowing this brings me joy. I have control again

Another beautiful summer like day!

Checking on grades with Rooster on the on-line parent resource...making sure everything was current since the end of year is approaching. He's done beautifully this year....straight A's with most of his classes being honors classes.

He's excited about taking a few classes at the local college next year through dual enrollment...looking for more science options and computer classes...and also contemplating taking Chinese.

Seeing him do so well and take on extra work to advance himself makes me so happy!

Having my toddler grandson take me by the hand to show me his soon-to-be baby sister's nursery that my daughter has setup. It's such a beautiful space and he was so proud of it... :)

Then he took me to his big boy room to play :)

hmmm the telephone waking me at 7 this morning with a angelic voice on the other end saying good morning.

hearing the birds chirp away as I unpack the house.

Taking the day off work to go get my drivers license renewed, get to the DMV and only 3 ppl ahead of me. Took longer for them to figure out if I had to retest or not for my haz-mat then it did the rest of the time i was there

Making plans

Surprise cards and hugs from students...even some tears. For most...its only 8 weeks!

Vanilla cotton candy! Imagine that, and I don't even like cotton candy. :)

Wrapping his birthday present in silly, vintage wrapping paper.

A simple pressed flower in a letter.

(w)

Inspiration! The most wonderful gift someone can give another. I am inspired and chock full of gratitude.

(f)

Arriving home, almost immediately slipping out of my business suit and into my PJ's, saying "happy to see my babies " and cuddle time, watching my oldest pup pick up each of his stuffed froggies (all 5) and very gently, gingerly place them inside his bedroom crate then nudge them as if to check they are okay, then curl up in his little nest as if he's happy to be home, coming home to find my yard had been mowed by the respectful young man that works for my landlord (he even fixed my mower!!) , ...joy in knowing I don't need to travel until Tuesday ....and joy in being able to relax and take my Nyquil. Happy to be home....

Oh yeah... almost forgot ... much joy all week getting to know my newest coworker and feeling stress lifted from my shoulders as I learn more about my new boss and the awesome team all of us will make! It sure feels different not to hate my job.

Joy in hearing from Gramma D and how clear minded she sounds.

Joy in feeling myself lifted from crisis mode, and into proactive mode.

Joy in counting my blessings ...

~A chakra meditation in my iPod. I totally forgot it was in there when it came up in shuffle :-) I did it right there at work...

When he told me that it feels like Home whenever and where ever we're together... and I understood completely what he meant.

watching projects finally come to fruitation

a lunchtime phone call

Calling to my neighbor's mourning doves...and having the whole lot fly over to me, and then getting to hand-feed them. :present:

Walking into my favorite barber shop in town and having a new-to-me barber clean up a previously shoddy job done at another shop out of town. Then having my actual barber walk in to see me sitting in another's chair and ask if I was cheating on her...lol.

Yes at this shop there are three women barbers... I flippin' love the place!!

I walked out with a slick cut... as always... and walked with a gy grin the rest of the day!! :cheesy:

I got promoted to Program Manager today. Can't tell anyone yet cuz it hasn't been announced. Shhh....

PROMOTION