Once again it's overcast, drizzly and a bit chilly. I hope Fall hasn't come early and that we get a little bit of Indian Summer. Cold weather just doesn't make it to the top of my list.
This past week has been hectic at the office. Losing two work days put me behind and there was a time when I thought I would love to change my name to "Mommy". Everybody seemed to be calling "Joanna". The boss lady was in back to back to back meetings as usual. I really wonder if the executives realize just how counter productive it is to have a department 'leader' unavailable for such an extended period of time. There were several of my coworkers who, as I did, had questions to be answered before projects could be completed. Most were time sensitive and with her absences, were late. Don't look to good on us.
I'm still in a bit of a funk after coming back from my trip. It left me with a lot of food for thought. Of course my relatives are there and most would be delighted to have me move back. I could sell my house here and with the financial gain, buy a very nice place there, most likely with money to spare. But I don't like the cold or the constant humidity generated by Lake Michigan. The first day there was a beautiful day - high 70s and sunny. But it was short lived and it turned cold, overcast and rainy Saturday and Sunday.
I would have to re-establish a social circle, be it in a senior group or church group. I would miss my own family of friends of 40 years that I have here. They are one of the main reasons I haven't moved south for retirement. I sometimes feel I'm too old to relocate and make new friends. Yet I know in my heart of hearts that I can't continue to work forever. One of these days the body is going to tell me it can't get up at 4:30AM anymore and put in 9 busy hours. I think this is one of the reasons why I've been so skittish this past week. I worry about what I'm going to do. But as my friend Steve said, I don't have to make this decision today, so quit driving myself nuts.
Today I'll get caught up on chores around the house and do a bit of grocery shopping. Only thing left in the house is a can of enchilada sauce and some butter. Can't do much with that.
Hopefully the sun will shine tomorrow and I'll be better.
God bless you all.
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I'm glad you are thinking hard about your future. It would be horrible to move, only to realize you'd have been happier staying put. I'm praying you do what is God's best for you!
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