I did my normal errands over the weekend and late Sunday headed for the beach. Four wonderful days of talking, golf cart rides, waking up to the smell of the ocean, talking, laughing, solving the world's problems, seeing beautiful sunrises, talking, enjoying a drink while sitting looking at the ocean, outdoor showers (yes I did this) and did I mention talking.......
It is great when you have people that you can be yourself with.....they know you and love you warts and all.....it can also be gut wrenching as they ask the tough questions and in some ways force you to look at yourself and your life and then in the end help guide you toward what's next.
As I crossed each of the three bridges toward their home, I could feel the stress leaving my body. No work......no bills......none of the issues I face each day........
I only thought of work once and that was for a conf call on Monday.....other than that it was total me time.
I left there feeling rejuvenated and still had a few more days off too!!
I was home about 5 minutes when the stress returned. Ugh......
But it's OK.....I feel more in control and am finally learning no response is better than always feeling a need to give a comment back. As many of your know this is a major challenge for me!!!
Once home I decided to be lazy....slept late......took naps......read.....played games on my IPad.......I went to the gym but not first thing in the morning.......I watched football (but turned off the sound...lol)......I chatted with friends on FB......I met my sister and brother-in-law for lunch and we had a great time and she bought me a gift.....something I love......all in all it has been lovely.
It 's hard to believe it is September 1st.......how did that happen???? When I was in NY, this was the time of year I loved......the fall......leaves turning colors......sweater weather.......the heat of the summer gone. Well, in South Carolina, the heat will still be here, the leaves do not turn until November (if they turn at all) but we do have football. God, how I love football!!! I am a loyal fan no matter how bad my team plays.....yes we got our asses kicked last Thursday.....but there is always next week for the Gamecocks......and after all these years in the south yelling GO COCKS is as normal as saying how is the weather. And this coming weekend my G Men.....Big Blue.....the NY Giants start their season. I can watch football Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.....how great is that!!! Now I would like time to slow down just a bit because before I know it.......it will be Super Bowl Sunday......
Just one more update and something for us all to think about.......I wrote about my niece, Jill, last week and her battle with MG. She was released from the hospital this weekend. As she and her boyfriend Tim drove home from the hospital, Jill started to sing in the car. Then she caught herself and started to cry. She realized that because of the MG she had not been able to sing. So these were happy tears......Jill is making her way back......her appetite has improved and she is heading back to work tomorrow. I am so proud of her!!!! and Tim too for hanging in for what must have been a trying week....in case you haven't figured it out......we Raboni women are a bit of a challenge!!!!!
So there you have it......the week that was.....the beach.....football.......and a girl singing in the car.......as the days grown shorter and night comes earlier.......we need to remember the summer and all it gave to us......in the form of love and laughter and fun.......
Sorry this post is a day late......just part of me being lazy.........
Here is a picture of the gift my sister gave me......I love it....pineapples.....they remind me of Mom and are very welcoming.....
Oh and one more thing.......I did change the web address for this blog.....due to some family issues that were brought to my attention last week.
See you next week......
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