Where Did I GO?

Life goes on....doesn't it?! Seems like there is a new challenge here everyday. And I say that in a positive way, to the best of my ability.

My food challenge of the last 6 months has left me Much thinner. A true tragic comedy, and though totally unresolved, I am coping.

My garden is all but gone to rest now. I did manage to plant garlic and move things into the hot house..whih is also doubling at the moment as a brooder to my 6 new hens who have been with us for a week now. They are Cochin crosses, and hopefully will keep our rooster busy and give us plenty of eggs this spring. Afriend of mine who breds chickens talked me into taking them culls from her breeding process. These will be full sized chickens when grown. They are barred black and white with green eyes 'cept for one who is black with white about her eyes( sorta looks like a penguin.)

Economics...whew...miserable....other half has remained unemployed and my hours remained cut to the bone...BUT...it has led me to a potential new job.

I started searching for new digs about two weeks ago( well actually 6 weeks ago but didnt take it to seriously)...using the missouri career center. I found 2 job postings that seems to fill my economic needs..and one of them in turn is persuing me...well so far.

I finished my background info on Thursday( good lord 8 pages asking for info all the way back from the year I turned 18)...now I am waiting for them to DO the check and talk money...it will be back inthe baking field..sort of bakers heaven....Monday thru Friday....5 am to 1:30 pm...summers off. Not sure if I am laughing or crying inside right now...but it will take care of alot of my concerns...well all of my concerns that have fouled up my life for the last year.

If this job comes thru I will have to do some quick shopping..lol..new uniforms and shoes....certainly nothing I have from 4 years ago fits me anymore.

Iwill have to give up all my festivals and gatherings..well as a participant....but I pretty much had to do that this year anyway....but at least now I might be able to visit my family and friends on the weekends..you know city trips.

My son has been comming around and staying from time to time....helping with keeping the momentum on the house at least still moving.....you know the time consuming crap one can do for free....

My dog, Gretchen, is near the end of days...this has been a very hard resolve for me...I am not ready...probably never will be...and I have been so praying she might just pass away in her sleep before I have to put her down..I just dont have the balls for it..ya know....

Other than all of the above I have been staying at home...playing games on the computer to keep my mind off things...

but I am looking forward to planning my next years garden...

well and eating fresh eggs!