Hey, you.

I hope you're feeling better today.  Wish I knew how to help more...

More snow and rain, rain, rain today. I'm trying to hold on to this positive mood I've had since I got back, but if this doesn't stop soon, I'm not very optimistic.  I came back from vacation feeling like I think you're supposed to feel after being away: rested, rejuvenated, ready to re-tackle life.  I didn't feel like I needed another vacation.  And I'm still feeling that way, but it sure is gloomy and depressing.

While we were away, I did a lot of thinking about my job and how I'd love to leave it but I don't really know what else to do.  I had such a great session with MC yesterday, exploring options and getting some really good ideas out there.  Recently, things at work improved a little and it's temporarily more tolerable, so she suggested that I do a lot of research about my career move and take my time.  As you know, this is really hard for me.  But, I'm very excited about going in a whole new direction with my life.  I'm thinking about going back to work full time for the next few years, in order to develop an actual career path, then be able to have some flexibility when  J retires in 2016.  My new thing?  Event planning.   What do you think?

Last night, K, S&T and the kids came over for dinner and we had one of those laugh-until-your-jaws-hurt evenings.  We stayed up until 11:30 and were all totally wiped out today, but it was worth it.  K's son just took the bar exam and she was talking about the party she is going to throw when he passes.  I jumped in and offered to do it, then we had a long talk about how I should do this for a living.  I know I should; I plan so many things around here and it's my favorite thing in the world to do.  So we'll see where this all leads.  MC had some awesome ideas for researching and recreating my resume.  I'm psyched.

Not much else happening.  I don't think I told you, but about a week ago, right before I left for AZ, I got a message on FB from an old friend; do you remember my old roommate from Boston?  Her sister (SJ) and I were also very close and lived near each other when I was married to K.  We have been out of touch for over 15 years now, and she found me.  We've been chatting on FB almost daily and I just love it.  I have missed her so much, and have always wished I could go back and fix the things that went wrong to end our friendship in the first place.  I don't know if it will lead to getting back in touch with her sister or not...you remember how ugly that all ended I'm sure.

I'll be sending you white light and energy, my friend.

Love you,
A