It’s been a while since I’ve been able to look back on a month and find a few pleasurable things to highlight. In fact, March is the last time I visited this theme. Damn! I’m thrilled to jump back into the habit of pausing for a moment to reflect on the previous few weeks and find the bright spots. Here’s what I have to share this month…
- Reuniting with my brother and mom. While the circumstances around the reunion were sad – my grandfather passed away, it was really wonderful to spend even 24 hours with them. My mom lives halfway across the country. My brother lives on the opposite coast. I miss them.
- Full-time employment. Yes, folks, I have a new, full-time job – Yipp-fucking-ee! It’s been years since I worked a forty hour week for someone else, and got paid for it. I’ve only been at my new job for a week, but I’m absolutely loving it.
- Reality television. Not all of it, just So You Think You Can Dance. I’m addicted. I find it completely inspiring. I danced when I was younger. I loved it. I haven’t danced in years, and I never danced as well as these kids do, but watching them is pure pleasure.
My Name Is Joy by Jongky via Flickr
So, those are a few moments of joy from the last 30 days of my life. How did your June unfold?
justjp
/ June 30, 2009This post deserves a Boo Yea for things settling down a bit for ya!
justjp’s last blog post..Downer Dude
Kate
/ June 30, 2009Here’s to less gloom!
After 9 years of dance lessons and being told at 12 that “You should probably consider playing basketball”, I am a total SYTYCD freak. Wait – you have the potential to go see it live, don’t you? Jealous.
xo
k
Jen on the Edge
/ July 1, 2009June was good for us. School finished for the year and my job always slows down at the end of the academic year, so we have a lot more family time.
As for me, I got a new bike and have been loving it, plus I’ve been successful with my weight loss efforts and feel great!
Jen on the Edge’s last blog post..I want my MTV: Journey (oh yes!)
emmajames
/ July 1, 2009JP: Aw, hon, I couldn’t have done it without you. Seriously.
Kate: I’ve never thought about it. Sometimes I get blase about the access I have, living here. I’ll have to check into it. Tell me, who do you want to win this season? It’s sooo addictive!
Jen: Yippee for the new bike, and everything else that is going well. May the good karma continue for all of us!
Complex and Searching
/ July 2, 2009Emma,
Glad to hear things are going better. June was good for me with lots of travel with family and time with friends. The lifting of a black cloud that had overshadowed my life as of late. I’m looking forward to an even better July. I wish you the same.
~CaS
Complex and Searching’s last blog post..Oases In The Desert
emmajames
/ July 5, 2009CaS: So glad things are going well with you too! Isn’t the world wonderful after the clouds have gone away?
Sandra
/ July 5, 2009Left the job I love after 12 years. Said ‘goodbye’ to some amazing kids that I think are still trying to process what this will mean for them next year (I’m doing the same thing). Felt excited about what September could bring (besides more time for me!).
Kat
/ July 13, 2009Yay for some good memories and positive experiences. My June..I was either busy or sick. Looking back, I have no idea how it flew by so quickly.
Kat’s last blog post..Caution: Mentalist at Work
emmajames
/ July 29, 2009San: I’m so proud of you! Wow. Can’t wait to hear details!
Kat: Hope your July has been better!