Vermont and Lack of B

I tried not to let a month slip by without updating. But I didn't have too much to write about after the Bar. B left to go to a 3 month training out of state for his new federal job and I've been here on my own. I don't like it! I don't do well trying to develop my own routine I'm finding and of course I miss B. I've been working out too much and watching too much TV and not getting anything done. Isn't that always the way? You promise yourself you will accomplish all of these things "when". In my case, "when the Bar is over"; "when I finish all this studying". Let's just say the accomplishment standard has been set extremely low - I get excited when I do a load of laundry and actually fold it. I even got giddy the other day when I returned a bunch of cans in our basement that have been waiting to be recycled.

Alas, there was some fun this month - I went to Vermont to visit my family with my folks. It was kind of like being a teenager again, driving up with Dad, eating dinner with them every night. I was very thankful to spend some time with my Dad. He is very quiet but he's someone that has a lot to say when you're on a one to one basis, so it was really fun sitting and talking to him after dinner at night, or just being in the same room together while we read our books. Every once in awhile a chuckle would happen, then "what?" then more conversation :) I know, we are a thrill a minute. But I don't care, I think that quiet nature is ingrained in me too.

Courtesy of my cousin Brett - the closest I have to a brother in addition to my brothers in law and 2 other cousins :) - here are some pictures of me, Brett and my Aunt Connie - so glad I got to see them. (I didn't have my camera so there are no pictures of my parents unless my Dad sends me some).

And look out - I gave waterskiing a go (I think I was in high school the last time I attempted this). If the pictures were closer you would be able to note the strained smile on my face - I was desperately trying not to exhibit the panic I was feeling when a wave came. Mercifully, Brett did not take a picture of me skiing on my face (at least I don't think he did - hmmm, I better find his blog!)

Well, guess that's about all for now. I hope everyone is well - I keep reading updates, I've just been bad about commenting (like I said, the whole "when this, when that" syndrome is in full effect as far as doing anything constructive). Everyone be blessed and have a wonderful and peaceful evening.