Two weeks ago, I was frantically trying to get all my work caught up before leaving on vacation. I failed to get it all done, but it will be there when I go back to work on Monday. Too bad I don't have a work fairy to take care of it for me!
I'm also very stressed because my office mate of 12 years will be retiring September 16. Only three more weeks to work with her, then she's taking two weeks of vacation. The office will not be the same without her, and I am especially concerned about how I will keep up with an additional faculty member. We've had no official word yet, but suspect they will be divvying up her faculty among the remaining secretaries. With budget cuts, it's only going to get worse, I'm afraid. My job is more than just a job to me, but I will need to learn to leave work at work when it's time to go home. If I can't do that, I will drive myself nuts. Wish me luck!
Vacation started a week ago Friday at 3 PM. We spent the evening watching Daughter race, and it took me most of the evening to relax. Hubby and I went hiking on Saturday and Sunday, which we enjoy. Monday I went shopping for hubby's birthday - I hate shopping for him because he doesn't need anything, and isn't a fan of fun things that I would choose for other family members. Ah well...he gets what he gets when he doesn't give me a list! Tuesday we took Son to Turkey Run and hiked there. The suspension bridge across the river was closed, so we hiked around, making it a very long day. But we all made it safely, thankfully, and said a prayer for the lady who broke her ankle out on the trail. Wednesday was another day off, relaxing at home and grocery shopping. Thursday we took Son and a friend to Kings Island in Cincinnati, Ohio. The boys had a blast, and that's what we were hoping for. Friday was hubby's birthday - he golfed with good friends and shared memories of his shared birthday with a friend no longer on this earth. It was good for him to have that time with them. Then we watched Daughter race Friday night. Today we hiked again, and tomorrow we are tackling the state fair.
I need to win the lotto so I can take a permanent vacation and not have to return to work!
Sending prayers out to my sister-in-law, who is in the hospital trying to hold off going into labor. She's only 25 weeks and they are really concerned about her and the baby. She said she feels like she's in jail, but she does have bathroom and shower privileges. We plan to visit her Monday evening.
Hard to believe the summer is almost over. School registration is this week, and then school starts next week. Time is really flying by...
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