A week of firsts

Ahhhh!

The funny thing about this entry is that this has been a week of many firsts for me....and I can not share many of them with you!

Psyche!

Tuesday I had an experience --one of which I'd never had before! Overall, very good! Found out a few things about myself which I'm not sure I wanted to hear but definitely an eye opening, wake up call to good health.....never thought I'd be there! But hey, a girl has to do what a girl has to do! I'm in the midst of trying to take back my life and get back on track.

Thursday--just a delightful day at the ballpark! At the end of the game I was beaming with my girlish grin....

Friday's visit to my spa unlike any I've ever had! WOW! An amazing service they offer, and just the needed boost necessary to get me out of my doldrums and over my blue funk. I just hope others notice and are very pleased with the outcome! What a girl won't do for the men in her life! A gift to me for the last few weeks I've had, and heck, to celebrate the World Cup!

When I awoke Saturday morning, had no idea the path the day would lead me......hit the Larchmere Festival, which was superb! What a day! On the way to the event, I stopped by an authentic lemonade stand and bought a delicious, thirst quenching glass for the 1st time in I'm guessing 25 years. Enjoyed the live music, vendors peddling their unique items, homemade foodstuffs, had a fabulous chat with my best friend from Tampa while walking up and down the corridor, and reconfirmed why I adore the Larchmere neighborhood as much as I do.

Then no trip to Progressive Field is ever like the last! I sat next to the most adorable little boy who made the trek with his dad. Seeing the game as well as the fireworks through this little boy's eyes was amazing. I also met the members of the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team & touched their gold medals. I'm told while I was enamored with the Olympians a foul ball hit my chair. I can take this as a sign that IF I had been there, I may be at the emergency room right now!

For a week that started out with absolutely nothing planned, I can't fathom the way it finished and the way I've grown as a person.

Rougher than usual to get back in the swing

Not sure if it's because I had a magical 11+ days....

If it's because one of my best friends is now 2000+ miles away.....and I'm a bit worried about his surgery recovery...

Or because I have not spent much needed quality time with another very dear friend....

But I am in a blue funk!

It's been hard. I won't lie.

There have been many 'highlights,' an abundance of memorable moments, but it's been a slow-poke week where I've not accomplished much except trying to make it through the day!

When I arrived back at work, I must admit, one of my supervisors presented me with my latest awards: my 8th Emmy award and my 14th Press Club award. Made my day. AND, one of my favorite interns, Kelsey, popped in to visit before she heads to L.A. to make a go of it and knock the socks off of everyone on the West Coast!

My computer was not working, so I was able to catch up with my faves like Jim Donovan, Yak and the gang!

Exciting sports all week long --my Cleveland Indians, the LeBron will he go or will he stay saga, Wimbledon, and of course World Cup Soccer! Wednesday I got up extra early to watch their game which they won in OVERTIME! Whew hoo! Nerve wracking but exhilarating.

For some crazy reason, I also promised 2 co-workers I'd make them cupcakes? So on one of THE hottest days to date in the mid 90's, I crank the oven to bake up about 60-75 cupcakes while I watched the World Cup.

Now that day was very, very productive!

And, another great happening--finally have a new choir director/organist. I was humbled and honored to be on the Search committee for this very important decision. Matthew Fodor has already started and should be a great addition to Our Lady of Peace!