Taking a lesson from my tortoise

So it's been several weeks since I've written. I feel bad about that, but then I've never been good about keeping journal etc. It has always turned into a chore. But lately I've been so busy that I feel like I can justify not having the time to sit and write anything down.

Since my magazine release I've kinda been hiding. I wasn't kidding when I said I was afraid of the criticism of others. It's ridiculous I know, but I was, and still am. I've been recognized a few times and I'm ok with that. I've got nothing but good remarks and that really has made it easier. I've also noticed a few people who were once chatty with me have since clammed up. I guess everyone is entitled to their opinions and feelings. I'm not sure how to take it so I've been going about life as normal.

Work has been extremely busy. They have hired a new payroll person, and he seems to be working out better than expected, for which I am grateful. This coming week I should return to somewhat normal hours between accounting, and customer service. Everyone is taking that differently. Accounting has been taking all the hours out of me they can get, and they don't seem pleased to be relinquishing me. Honestly, I understand because I was kept busy during the last few months, and I don't their work load going down. I also don't see anyone being brought in to help.

Next month is my 10 year anniversary with my company. I know something is going on because our executive secretary ordered a large reproduction of my newspaper article. She told me they plan to hang it in the company lunchroom. Our company also gives a special gift to each employee to thank them, a wrist watch. I was so nervous when the human resources director told me she was planning to take me out to select mine, that I went out and did it without her to avoid the anxiety it would cause. I just hope they don't make a huge fuss, honest to goodness I can't handle that. There are so few employees on my shift that celebrate anniversary dates in August that I would be embarrassed by being singled out. Few weeks left until our August meeting...ugh.

Life as a mom of 3 hasn't gotten any easier. Our 6 year old daughter has turned into a 16 year old at least temperamentally. She's been slamming doors and rolling her eyes. I think my husband is the most annoyed. I grew up close to my younger sister so the behaviors of girls doesn't phase me. It irritates me, but I don't flip out over it, yet. He has 2 younger sisters but I don't think he dealt with as much attitude as I did LOL

I've had my nose stuck in a book, well, books actually, a lot lately. I've been reading like mad. My GoodReads book challenge certainly could use some help. I've read 39 books so far this year and I'm 17 behind schedule. I've made my challenge of reading 104 books 2 years in a row. I'm afraid this year I won't be as lucky.

Well, I'm off to do the worst household chore possible. Cleaning out my wardrobe. We recently rearranged our bedroom and I have the fun task of putting all my books and clothes away. Such is the life. Last week we donated 6 bags of laundry to charity. I wonder how many I'll have tonight? Le sigh. Until next time...

It's HERE! My Woman's World Magazine article!

Nervousness sucks

Monday came too soon and Thursday will be here before I know it. Time refuses to stand still. I want more time to prepare for the release. I'm one of those people who likes to be prepared and I still haven't heard from Woman's World so I'm still in the dark. These horrible thoughts keep invading my head. What if this is all some terrible dream? What if I'm being punked? Why can't I be excited now? Just days away from something I was so thrilled about in May? What is wrong with me?

This past weekend was full of ups and downs. It seems like I'm under attack from Mother Nature. Spider bites and rashes galore. I have a drs appointment to hopefully get it under control. I've had no such luck on my own. Store bought hydra-cortisone works to relieve the itching but it doesn't prevent flair ups. Plus I have itchy scalp and I got a sun burn. Just a little one and now my scalp is on FIRE. Summer is the worst month for me LOL

Work is still hectic because: 1. they have yet to hire a payroll controller, 2. they still have me working odd hours, 3. they are in the process of tearing up and remodeling my work station. I'm working from another location and taking my work wherever I go. I guess I'm learning to juggle. LOL

My little girl has another loose tooth. This time on top! Oh my goodness I thought she lost those already. Nope, it was the bottom two she tells me. Guess the tooth fairy will be making an appearance soon. How has the time gone by so fast? She's 6. These kids need to slow down!

If nothing else I'll be trying my patience until Thursday. My nerves are shot but reading is getting me through it. I'm getting so close to finishing the final Mortal Instruments book. Part of me wants to just put it down and not finish it. Goodness knows I've done that with plenty of books, but I guess I'm just trekking through it so I can say I finished it. It's not a bad book, but it has gotten pretty boring. Too many expected turns and cliche moments. It's kinda like watching a bad soap opera.

Welp, COME ON THURSDAY!!