It's a beautiful day! I am SO thrilled that the sun is out, and the wind has calmed down. Nice!

The countdown begins!!!! I have the rest of today, and all of tomorrow - and then, I'm on VACATION!!!! I can't wait. I have huge trip ahead of me, and of course - Christmas! Can't wait. I think we could all use a vacation. A lot of changes this year. Hoping for a fabulous 2008.

We had a nice party this morning. The Business department invited us over for Breakfast. It was really nice, and thoughtful of them. Nice people. We've had a party every day this week. I'm seriously going to explode if I eat any more! I have everything planned for the start of 2008. I am seriously turning over a new leaf. If you notice any changes in me, it's because I'm making some important ones - hopefully for life. So, it won't be your imagination. I'm making changes, baby!

Anyway, today is pretty relaxed.. I am enjoying myself, and taking time to gather my things together, before the campus closes down for the holidays.




And... about my trip...
Hubby and I have decided to refer to it as: Our Journey.
It's for happy, and for sad...
Good.. and, well.. bad...
But, we're excited to go. He couldn't decide what to do. So, we sat down to talk about it. Me, well I always try to make things fun & exciting. He saw the long haul. I saw all the little stops along the way. So, I told him - "Let's look at it differently, why don't we focus on the Journey - rather than the destination." He LOVED the idea!!! Woohoo! I made some fun and sexy suggestions.. and so did he. When I say "sexy", I mean it in a sweet way. He and I can make any vanilla situation "sexy". It's fun!!! One of The best things about my DH and me as a couple - we have been together for 9 years, and we still flirt with each other like crazy. So, we're going to make it good. Make it happy (considering the reason for our visit). And, we're going to bond. More and more. Life is too short and precious, not to. And - it's all the little things that I've been hearing, seeing, etc.. that remind me of how fragile life really is.

So, that's my story! And, I'm sticking to it! :)

I better get back to work. I'm full of energy!!! :)

Thursday!

Well.... this has been QUITE a week. A lot going on!!!! Not minor stuff, either!

Where do I begin?????

Just some news to share:

I am a Step Grandma Again(sounds silly)! Yesterday, Frederick Howard Montgomery V was born. 9 lbs 3oz. I'll see him next week. On my Journey down South.

My Father In Law is very sick with Cancer. He's been given a very short time to live. Only a few months.... sad stuff...

My dear, sweet Rosie Rose... :) SHE'S PREGNANT! This is probably the best news I've heard in a very long time! She and Joey have been trying for years! She's been desperate to be a Mommy. She's been trying for about 12 years. HUGE CELEBRATION! I am so excited! We were on the phone Sunday morning, crying together. It's a blessing.. I can't wait to see her, and give her a hug. Good stuff...

My pal, Bernard. I spoke to him last night. He is going through a divorce. It's a tough time for him right now. He's gained custody of the two girls, and he's moving forward with his life. I had sent him a text msg last week, just to check in. He told me last night that it was just what he needed. He said that my message came at the most appropriate time. He was "fading" away. Wow. How nice to know I made a difference in his life. Bernard and I have been friends for over 20 years. He's one of the few friends I have taken along in my heart, from New York. Good Guy. Nice talk, last night...

My Granny. I don't know. Every time I speak to her on the phone I get all emotional. I love her so much. I called her last night to fill her in on everything that's going on. She is so precious. We had a really nice chat. I wish to be just like her... when we were getting off the phone I could barely say good-bye. She is the foundation on which I have grown.... and I adore her.

Julie. Last night she sent me a text msg.. told me that I meant the world to her. Um, wow... I wanted to cry. (see, I told you that I was emotional). She is almost at rock bottom in so many ways. We have been doing what we can to make her life a little better. Sometimes she seems selfish... last night she reached out, and I was so happy. It's amazing how such few words can make such a big difference in someones heart.... I felt so good inside. I feel so blessed.

So much.... I haven't even gone over everything... and this is all from this week. And, I could go on, and on........

I better get focused. I have things to do, places to go, and people to see. In the office for today, and tomorrow... and then I'M OFF UNTIL JAN 2ND! wooohoooo!!!!!!