Change of Menu

Last night the pool girls went out to dinner. We promised ourselves that we would keep in touch over the winter and we did. We went to a nice Italian restaurant. For a change I decided to eat a healthier meal. I chose one without melted cheese and fried food. It was only pasta, spinach, grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes in a wine sauce. It tasted very good, but as I was eating I missed the red sauce. I asked the waitress for a cup of sauce and poured it over the dish. I saved half for today's lunch. Before I packed it, I added more sauce. Old habits do not die fast.

Old Friends

Yesterday I called a doctor's office. I had worked at this office 22 years ago. After asking my question, I mentioned that I used to work there. The woman asked what my name was and I told her. She then told me who she was. She had been my manager at that office 22 years ago. When I left, she also left. She worked at a local hospital for 22 years, and 6 months ago returned to the original office. I was so glad to speak to her. We kept in touch for a few years after we both left and then lost touch. Now by chance we have connected again. Next week we will get together for dinner.

Easier Said Than Learned

Yesterday for the first time ever, my boss sat in front of a computer and began to learn her medical software system. After one hour her eyes looked glazed over. She had said that it would take her one hour to learn it. She regretted saying that. She saw first hand what I do every day and how complicated it is. No one really knows what a job entails until they sit down and try to do it. I guess that is what the show "Undercover Boss" is all about. I have a feeling that she will never ask to be shown the system again as it would take her weeks to even understand it.

Recognition

Last night I Skyped with my granddaughters. I love to see their smiling faces. For the first time, my younger granddaughter seemed to recognize me. She is 16 months old and has seen me in person only a handful of times. When she appeared on the screen she saw my face and smiled. In her eyes I saw recognition. It was not a general smile. It was a smile for me. I know the difference and it meant the world to me. My older granddaughter knows me well as she is four years old and when I visit her I spend most of my time one on one with her. Now that the baby is older, the next time I visit I think she will be old enough to sit and play with us and get to know me even better.

Flying Rock

Yesterday we were driving to my nephew's party. It was an uneventful ride until we heard a loud bang. Something from the road catapulted into my windshield.  The lowest part of the windshield cracked and glass went flying onto the dashboard. Thankfully I have glass insurance so replacing it will not cost any money. What are the odds that in the entire universe one rock would find its way into my car?

Turning 2

This morning the whole family will be attending my great nephew's 2nd birthday party. What makes it special is that this week he will turn 2 and my father will turn 94. They will both be at the party. Not many families are blessed to have that. They are two happy people with kind spirits. They both bring a smile to your face and a lot of joy to the family. I cannot wait to spend the day with the people I love the most.

Purging

Since this is the new year, I have decided to throw away anything that I used last year that I do not plan on using this year. I have a bag of items for my sister and a bag for work. Everything else is in the trash. I feel lighter. I feel freer. Nothing is clogging my drawers, closet or head. If I find that I need the item again, I can always rebuy it. A new year means a new start.