I’m Home!!!

I’m back! Sorry to have been AWOL for awhile guys. I have been so busy with the pup, the school, and I was in Austin for the week. BUT I’m finally home THANK GOD!

I’ve always been a traveler. Leaving for days, months even a year at times inspired nothing but sheer excitement and glee! Well,  I don’t know if I’m getting old, settled or what; but I was not excited to leave. I was worried about the dog, leaving Mae to care for him herself and I just plain didn’t want to go. I’m happy here, I have my little routine and I guess I’m stuck in it.

I got to Austin and was confronted with some really really great informative (I was at a work conference) people, some not so friendly people, and some downright mean people. This was three days of makeup (which I never wear), high heels (ditto), meetings, information, information, information. The conference part was great. All the information and these people really know how to revive and regenerate you!

This is the seriously abbreviated version of the events of this trip. I will just say this, I am extremely grateful for my friends and family. I think that people take seeing a friendly face and knowing that someone loves you for granted too much. This trip was exhausting.

So since I was reminded how great friends are I am going to thank some of mine!

Firstly, my business partner. She is not only a great business partner, she is a great employer, friend and an downright good person. I know all this because in addition to being my business partner she has been my boss for 5 years and my friend for longer. She conducts herself in a honest, upbeat manner and is truly grateful for everything in her life. This is not very common, she is happy to be alive each and every day. I could not have asked for a better partner. She is everything I am not and (I hope) vice versa. She is able to rise above and see the good when I am mired down in anger and resentment. She has great ideas every day and I can’t wait to implement some of them!!

I am also so happy to have Mae as my friend. Mae is always there for me and has been since I have known her. She takes a genuine interest in my life (let’s be honest, it’s not that interesting!!). and is always there to take my side. A lot of the time, side taking is underated. Sometimes all you need is someone (right or wrong) to be just as mad as you are whether you are justified or not. We are so alike, we have a code, sometimes we don’t even say a word and can fall on the floor laughing at the exact same thing. Isn’t that the best!!

Tipp is next. She is my (and all her friends) biggest champion. I know I can call her at any time of the day and no matter what she will be there in a heartbeat. If you follow her blog you know she just took in a pregnant cat (she already has two dogs, one of which is a rescue–she ran on the interstate to save her–but that’s a WHOLE other story) because she could not stand to see the cat harmed. Tipp goes out of her way on a daily basis for anyone in need, especially her friends. Tipp is someone who I look to for guidance, a kind of a moral compass.

J is also on this list. I wish I saw her more! J always lend a listening ear and helps in any way she can. And with everything going on in her life that is HUGE!! J is an amazing sister, daughter and wife. She puts herself after everyone in her family on a daily basis. I could not be happier to include her in my list.

I’m including Mrs. Lilac in this. She is a new friend but nonetheless a great one. I met her beautiful, smart daughter and adorable sons today. She is so lucky! Her daughter is now my dogs surrogate mommy and best friend. Mrs. Lilac is smart and giving. She was the catalyst in rescuing Cinderella (the pregnant Kitty). If you have not read Mrs. Lilac’s blog about teaching her children to value and protect all life you should! Mrs. Lilac always has a sunny disposition and positive attitude. Not to mention Mae and I are constantly amazed that she knows as much useless celebrity info as we do!

 

So after my ridiculous week I am so glad to have these people as well as my incredible family (including Atticus!) to come home to! It’s nice to know not everyone is plotting your demise!!

 

I love you guys!!!

 

Sidenote, Atticus is FINALLY making some headway on the potty training (after Mae found his “toilet” aka behind her couch! YUCK!)