This week I am really going to do something.

Last week was my first week of "technically" being unemployed for the first time in 12 years and probably only the second time since I was 16.  You would think that I would have accomplished many things during the week.  If you count staying up late and sleeping in accomplishing things, then I did.  Otherwise I didn't.  

I am now feeling a little bit of pressure.  I mean I have tons of documents to read for my new job. I have clothes to pack, bathrooms to clean, laundry to put away and a bazillion other things. 

I am going to meet a friend to play tennis in the morning, but I told her I couldn't go until 9, not sure I can make it up before then.

I did spend a little time trying to find a house today.  Boy am I going to miss my yard.  

Today I got a fabulous surprise.  A friend I hadn't seen in 3 years dropped by.  They didn't stay long, but they came by because they had heard through the grapevine that we were leaving.  Truly made my day.  

4 days until I depart.  EB has an interview on Friday, the day I am driving to our new city.  He is flying and will be there and back before I even get there.  Please pray that he gets this job, it would really be wonderful.  

Okay it is time to hit the hay.  

Politics and Religion

If you don't want to read about my soapbox, go Google something else.  

I love the 4th of July.  It is my favorite holiday. I know that may sound strange coming from a Christian, but it is the 4th of July that let's me worship when I want, where I want, and about what I want.  

I cry when they sing the Star Spangled Banner, honestly, nearly every time I hear it.  I love what it stands for.  I am honored that people fought and died for our right to live as we wish, even if I don't agree with how you live.  I don't get to judge, that is God's job.   

I love all the symbols of freedom that we use to honor this holiday.  I love fireworks, especially the loud ones that make your heart beat faster.  I love the American Flag, sparklers, picnics and parades.

We are so fortunate to live in this country.  I know there are so many things that could be better, but there are far more things that could be so much worse.  

PS.  Our rinky dinky little village of 2500 grew to many, many more last night as we watched an awesome fireworks display.  We are one of the very few towns that still put on a fireworks display for the 4th.  It is all funded by donations. What a great country we live in.  This will truly be one of the things I miss about this town.