Hope Never Disappoints.

Yeah, I know, I haven't written in forever.  I really thought I ended up posting last week, but apparently I did not.  There are some big changes happening for me, namely, I'm getting a new roommate, and I'm changing gyms.  Whew, big commitments, I know.  My anxiety is up a little more than usual these days.  But, I'm sure everything will be fine.  Isn't it always?

I'm excited to get back to work tomorrow.  Ha, mark this day on the calendar, I don't say that I'm excited to work too often.  But, I'm ready.  I miss my kiddos, and the staff, and I'm just generally looking forward to be on the move again.  I've found I'm perhaps too good at relaxing and could spend most of my days cuddled in bed, watching tv, movies, reading or writing.  Yesterday, my mom and I had a hilarious conversation.  (She was the first person I'd actually talked to all day when she called after 7 pm.)  Here's how it went...

Mom:  What did you do today?  Did you stay in bed all day?

Me:  Wellllllll, not ALL day.  I had to get up to go get my massage.

Mom:  Oh, woooooow.  

Me:  Hysterical laughter. 

I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I know once I get going tomorrow I won't stop until who knows when.  So, it was nice to get to just veg out.  

Spring break went fast.  It always does.  I had a great time being with my parents and my sister and Andy.  Andy and Jeanine took me clamming, which was.....an experience?  I don't really understand tide tables and so, therefore, it made the clamming seem pretty silly.  On top of that, it was really cold!  I completely misestimated how cold it would be at 6 am on the ocean.  It was cold.  My hands, ears, nose and feet were frozen.  My sister's hands were completely white.  And, on top of that, we had no clue what we were looking for --- some little divot in the sand?  Apparently that means there is a clam there.  Andy helped me catch one clam, which actually was pretty exciting.  But, clamming loses it's appeal quickly when you aren't catching clams, kind of like fishing, or mushroom hunting.  Jeanine and I ended up just taking pictures to pass the time.  

The rest of the time we were up North we spent the time at Washington Square and other various malls.  I was under the impression that everyone wanted to go shopping...until the third day of going shopping when I was told that I am exhausting.  I had no idea!  Maybe that's why I'm tired all the time...I wear myself out.  That's all I can think.  I have to be with me 24 hours a day, so just imagine how exhausting that could be!  :o)~  

My mom and I also deep cleaned my apartment.  That felt so good!  Remarkably, three days later it still looks clean.  I'm very pleased that nothing has been messed up yet.  I even got my closets cleaned out.  You wouldn't be able to tell that I did that if you looked in my closet because I still have entirely too many clothes, but I did give away two bags and a bag of shoes.  I love to purge things.  Sadly, this is a trait my sister and I inherited this from my mother.  Tidiness and cleanliness are next to Godliness, I guess.  

Beautiful supermoon - Literally, 5 minutes later it was gone.  So glad I caught it before it disappeared. 

Boredom ensues and we pretend we are catching clams.

My catch!  Those suckers are much bigger than I expected.

The day's catch.  I caught the sand dollars.

It's fun to pretend that I'm really good at clamming. 

My new tv stand that I'm completely in love with!  I saw this piece at Target and had to have it.  Dare I say my sister's love for furniture is wearing off on me....Also, I assembled this piece in a mere one hour!  I rule.