Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Gettin a little bumpy up in here


That's a favorite line of a co-worker of mine.  And she's normally right.  Last week brought a shake up long overdue and I'm still on cloud 9.  Euphoria is a very good thing. 

The funniest part has been the people.  I won't get specific, but suffice it to say many are acting in a way that is almost comical.  There is no stress as a result of this change.  As a matter of fact there is less and in some cases; it's now completely vanished.  Put that into perspective.  Bottomline is work has improved for me 100 fold and I couldn't feel more blessed or content.

Crochet.  For a while it was on the back burner because I was trying so hard to get away from the things that were bothering me.  Now I am finding the same joy I used to crocheting.  I'm in the middle of my fair afghan.  I must admit this "new" pattern is a lot of fun and I am really liking how the colors seem to work out without any planning.  Although I am a very balanced person (Libra) for some reason the randomness of this feels "balanced" to me.
 

We have made some great strides at the ranch.  I am slowly creating the space I've always wanted.  I have been experimenting and having much success with seeds.  Ohio is a marvelous place to plant and as a friend of ours loves to say, "You can grow anything here."  And he's right.  Even for a brown thumb like me I'm having a lot of fun and success planting flowers and making our space look pleasing.  The red "K" was a find at a flea market and I think it's perfect.

I've been trying to work with Dolly as she needs it and so do I.  She's been a willing partner.  Second day in a row I've gotten her out to do ground work and just sort of peak her curiosity and I think it's working.  She's smarter than I am and she likes to have a job; even if it's to walk smartly across the green pasture several times with intent.  Intent being the operative word.  Walk with a purpose. Walk like it's my job.  Walk like it's the most imporant thing I'll do all day.  And she enjoys it.  Her ears are up; eyes bright and her step always light.  Then she gets my phone and takes a selfie.  Yep, she's feeling good, too.



4 comments:

  1. Hi Red. Good to see you and good to hear your work is a lot better and with less stress. Your afghan looks great - I like the different colors. Dolly's cute in her selfie. Have a good day. :)

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    1. Hi there! Thanks - it's been such a relief. Dolly is cute. She's such a joy. Thanks for dropping by!

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  2. Glad to hear from you! I've been missing you. I'm glad things are better at work. It must go in spurts because I'm not doing so well at work and I'm thinking of finding another job. I love my patients but my co-workers are an issue and to be honest, I haven't been happy there since Mitch died. I find myself needing new beginnings. Dolly is looking lovely, very much a happy girl and I am very happy that you are getting things done on the ranch. Post again soon!

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    1. Hello, nice to be back. Hope to keep it up at least a couple days a week. Yes, sometimes new beginnings are just the right answer. I send good thoughts your way in that you find happiness soon. :)

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