snapshots from gooney road – 6 may 2015
Today is No Diet Day and National Nurses Day and National Crepes Suzette Day and National Teacher Day and National Beverage Day. After work in the morning, Phelix and I went out to Arabia for a little hike. In the afternoon, I worked more, read and took care of things around the house. Chloe went
time for a change.
As much as Phelix loves his happy place (Phelix’s Glade) and I love to take him there, I realized that it is time for us to add more places to our hiking roster. While it is *easy* to go to the same place over and over and not have to think about what we’ll encounter
snapshots from gooney road – 5 may 2015
Toady is Cinco de Mayo and National Hoagie Day. A morning of work, then off to volunteer at the Red Cross. As I was showing my “lead” where the spreadsheets I’ve been working on are, we noticed they were corrupted. So I had to start over. Then I noticed *lots* of files, not just mine,
unsupported.
As I finished up my work morning and headed to volunteer at the Red Cross, I was feeling low. Very low. Thinking about it, I realized that the root of my lowness — feeling unsupported. I pride myself in my self-motivation and independence. I work well on my own and solve my own problems as
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 may 2015
Today is Star Wars Day and International Firefighters Day and National Orange Juice Day. Worked hard all day, taking a short break to walk to the library and Kroger. Camille brought home friends to make cakes in celebration of completing their AP Chem test. Rob went to Decatur Makers after work. Chloe went for an
celebrations: week 19 (4-10 may 2015)
We ended up not celebrating any celebrations this week … We’ll do better this week!! Coming up this week: 4: Star Wars Day and International Firefighters Day and National Orange Juice Day 5: Cinco de Mayo and National Hoagie Day 6: No Diet Day and National Nurses Day and National Crepes Suzette Day and National
snapshots from gooney road โ 3 may 2015
Today is International Tuba Day and National Two Different Colored Shoes Day and National Specially-abled Pets Day. After a quiet morning at home, Chloe headed to a birthday party and Rob went to help with a class on the river. Camille and I hung out at home taking care of things around the house.
100 mph
I heard the initial call. From the very first, I knew this was no standard call. My heart hurt. I knew more than one life would be changed. While I tend to find solace in listening to the scanner, once in a while the news isn’t reassuring. Is it worth it? No idea. 99% of
snapshots from gooney road โ 2 may 2015
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day and National Truffle Day and National Homebrew Day and Free Comic Book Day. I got up early to be at the police department at 7am for roll call. Steve drove me over to Oakhurst as our assigned corners were two streets apart. The race was short and sweet, and I
happiness project: volunteer + misc (may)
Empower and Energy, Project 44 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. April’s main theme was Cooking. As I
snapshots from gooney road โ 1 may 2015
Today is May Day and Global Love Day and National Chocolate Parfait Day. A normal day of work and school. Camille brought home a bunch of friends to hang out. Chloe’s new (to her) phone came, and she and Rob went to set it up at the AT&T store. Chloe then went to Liz’s house
GBK Gwyneth