WOW

So much has happened since I lasted posted.

One of the biggest, I suppose, is that I retired.  After 30 years in the same agency, it was more than time to move on!  There were (are) major changes coming and I'd reached the point where I just didn't have another major change in me!  It was a great run and I thoroughly enjoyed my job but I must admit I enjoy not having to go to work every day.

The absolute biggest was, without a doubt, the birth of my grandson, Erik on October 12, 2015.  He is beautiful and wonderful.  It's such a joy having him around - who knew!!  Watching him change with each day is exciting.

I've had work done at the townhouse and, tomorrow, work is going to be scheduled for my house. Does it never end?  As soon as I think I may have a bit of respite or a bit of money left to do something I'd truly like to do, along comes another "chore" that must be done!!  I was hoping to wait for next year but this can't be put off even those few short weeks remaining.

I'm going to plan some day trips, short driving trips for the new year - maybe even a trip down to Florida - who knows.  I don't have any family down there anymore but it might be nice to get to warmer weather this winter - although so far the weather here has been wonderful.

A New Toy

I ordered a new cover for my iPad - two of the others I have are becoming a bit frayed around the edges - this one has the added advantage of a bluetooth keyboard!  It certainly is small, yet very easy to use - particularly since there is great "feel" to the keys.  I'm hoping that it will be useful - particularly for taking notes etc. during meetings.  Of course there aren't many meetings left in my library career!

  

Luckily, the keyboard will also link to my phone which might come in handy for texting especially since my fingers don't fit the phone keyboard easily - especially in portrait mode. 

Regardless - I'm enjoying the keyboard and I'm sure I'll use it often.  And thank you Amazon Prime - I was able to order it Wednesday evening and get it Friday morning!!  YAY!!

Time passing

Things are moving forward.  On Feb. 27th I met with the City's retirement person and signed the necessary papers to apply for retirement.  (YIKES)  Next week I have an appointment with Social Security to do the necessary paperwork for Medicare and find out if Harry's SS is going to be higher than mine (I think it is) and get everything ready.

We're checking out materials for March 24 - so it seems like March is almost over already!  The perils of living 3 weeks in the future!  Time is certainly passing quickly and before I know it, it will be May and my career will be coming to an end.

As I said in my email to my boss - it's never easy making large, important changes but there are times when it's necessary.  I've enjoyed every one of the 30 years I've been working but it's time to step aside and let someone else have the fun.  I'll miss the people with whom I work but I don't know that I'll miss the daily work.  I'll have to see.

Wow

It's been an interesting couple of weeks - about a week ago, I came home to find a message from a cousin whom I haven't seen or heard from in about 30 years.  I haven't had a chance to call her back due to work, etc. but I'm certainly planning on returning her call and reconnecting.  Then today a trip to the mailbox brought a card from another cousin whom I haven't seen in over 50 years.  She said that she'd sent me a Facebook message but I certainly don't remember getting one (and there is another Diane Wetterlin in the world!) so I sent her a FB message this evening.  We'll see what happens.

After all these years, to have voices from the past - two different families in the same week - mind boggling!