So, the world has continued to turn despite my not writing in my blog lately.  We have had a very mild winter, and I am sure many will moan "Global Warming".  Except, the previous winter was brutal, and so I am grateful for the reprieve.

I have been enjoying my life, and despite having a very sore shoulder right now, I'm feeling pretty good.  Today, I had breakfast with my hubby, then I went to church.  I met my sister and her godchild there and we went for coffee after church.  It was fun. I must head over to my part time job for 2 pm.  Some days, I wish I did not have to have that second job, but I realize I would miss it if I did not have it.  Not only would I miss the extra money, but I'd miss the co-workers as well.

I just bought a wonderful countertop appliance.  It is a combination convection and microwave oven.  I will try it out on my next day off. 

My shoulder is really hurting me right now, so I should end the typing.  Going to try to massage it out myself, and then apply heat.  If I had my druthers, I would make a living giving massage, but the economy is not helpful on that score.  I only have a few clients.  And so the second job.  Bye for now.  

So today, I was snubbed by my cousin.  She is upset with me for something I said.  Well, I acknowledge I can be somewhat direct and blunt.  But I am not vicious, I hope.  Perhaps with the passage of time, it will be understood that what I said was motivated by concern for my sister.

In my close family, we have always been direct with each other.  It saves time. I am used to this mode of expression.  And at any rate, I get to have my say, as well, so I feel it is fair. Sometimes there are arguments and the uncomfortable realization that "heck, maybe I WAS wrong??"  But since my family actually loves me, and I them, we get through these things.  They say what they think, and I say what I think, and through discussion we sort things out.  Sometimes the discussions are LOUD.  But I am glad to say that nobody stays mad for very long.

So, I am unsure of how to proceed with this.  I have gone over and over my words, and they did not seem so very unforgiveable.  And at this point, I am willing to let this go until she feels up to talking to me again.  Clearly, she doesn't want to hear from me.  So be it.

Time to move on and enjoy the rest of my life. 

So, my task is not to worry over this, but to move on.

I have not written for this blog since December.  I was off from school for the winter break and trying to get caught up with so many things around the home.  Now, I am back at the university taking English 102 and Portuguese 202 and French 102.  It will be hectic, I know.

There is a dog in my house.  His name is Chance and he is very lovable.  I am thinking of offering him to my daughter because he needs a new home.  His owner has had to move and he cannot have a pet where he is now.  The dog does not bark and seems very docile with no aggressive tendencies.  But they would either have to fence the backyard in, or tie him outside to do his business.  Once the kids get home, he would have ample people to give him walks.  I wonder if this will work.  If not, Chance can keep us company for awhile.  He's a good doggie.

This weekend is the Superbowl, and although I am not a huge sports fan, I'm inviting the kids to come over to watch the game since they do not have cable.  First thing in the morning will be Church, and then a get together for brunch with the ladies from our salon where I do massage therapy.  Finally, there will be fun times at home with the family watching the Superbowl.  Must make sure my homework is finished by then.

It is good to be thinking of something happy.  There has been too much death this year.  Young people have died in accidents, and it has been so very tragic. So, I welcome the time to get together and enjoy. 

Enjoy the good things in your life.