I'm definitely not a morning person, especially if I don't get a good night's sleep, like last night. So everyone in my house has come to an understanding that I'm best left alone this morning as we go about getting ready for our day, a don't-poke-the-bear kind of self-preservation. I just need a little time. But I'm happy to use my waking up time to catch up with all of you and tell you about some of the this and that that has been filling my days.
Yesterday, we bought a new car. A new used car, that is. Ward's car is 10 years old, but has no major problems and we hadn't thought about replacing it. But a friend of Uncle Billy's was selling a newer car that had a lot more of the safety features that we were interested in, so we decided it would be a good thing. The process took all day yesterday. The workers at the DMV were doing their best to be efficient and friendly, but it just takes time to process thousands of people. We now have a shiny "new" car that will be safer for Ward to drive to work every day. I feel fortunate that we were able to do this.
The day before that was a fun day when I had a cookbook party here with friends from work. We all chose a different recipe from the same cookbook, cooked it, and brought it to the party to share. It was a great way to sample several different recipes to see what you thought about them. There was not a dud in the bunch. All delicious. But someone made a comment that I think is even more important. "How nice that you like the people you work with enough to socialize with them outside of work." I am very fortunate.
Speaking of work, it is going well, however, I am definitely still in the adjusting and learning phase. A couple of people have told me that it will take about a year or longer until I will feel comfortable. I have a ways to go then. Among other things, I am learning about storytimes and am starting to take part in them. Learning and performing them are exhausting me at this point, but I am really enjoying interacting with the kids. Many have said that I am learning under the best children's librarian in our large library system. I am very fortunate in that way.
A couple of weeks ago, Ward and I went to
Phil Wiggins concert. Who is that you may say (or not)? Phil is a renown harmonica player who helped develop the Piedmont Blues sound. I have only recently discovered him and am very happy that I did. It turns out that he is married to Jerri, someone I went to school with and recently connected with on Facebook. I was going to meet Jerri at the concert but unfortunately she got sick and couldn't come. But we were fortunate that she hadn't passed her illness to Phil and he did come and give a great concert of music and storytelling.
I am still tired, but I have to move onto other things. I think Ward and Theo have left for the day. How fortunate for them. :)
Until next time...
I completely understand about not wanting to be chit-chatty in the mornings!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have fit in quickly with your new coworkers. It makes such a difference when you like those you work with, doesn't it?
Hearing a good harmonica player is so much fun. It's quite the coincidence that you know his wife!
Some of my coworkers are new, but many of them I already know. I am very lucky that all of them embracing me in my new roll.
DeleteI have heard harmonica players before, but nothing like I heard at the concert. I had no idea that so much could be done with that little instrument. Ward and I, both were truly amazed.
You have been busy, both at work and at home! Congratulations on the new car! A safe car for daily commuting is a good thing. What a great idea for a potluck party, with each one making different dishes from the same cookbook! I agree with whoever commented on liking your coworkers well enough to socialize with them. Too bad your friend couldn't be there at her husband's concert, but, hope you'll be able to meet her, another day. Thanks for giving us an update of your days. Hope you have a lovely rest of the week. :)
ReplyDeleteWe did the same type cookbook party in December with a cookie cookbook. That was so much fun that decided to try it again. However, I think we felt a little better after the party this time eating a variety of foods instead of all cookies. :)
DeleteMaybe I need to try a riff on your cookbook party idea. My hairdresser and I have become friends due to a mutual love of baking, and we try to schedule a baking day in the winter every year. I'm a little stumped on what we should bake together this year--perhaps a cookbook-inspired theme would work for us!
DeleteThere are several reasons I like the cookbook theme. One is you get to try different recipes without making them all yourself. Two is it takes the pressure off whether or not your cooking is good. Meaning you don't have to worry about others liking what you bring. The recipe from the cookbook may or may not be something you or the others like. It's the recipe that is being judged, not you. And if we were all totally secure in ourselves, we should never be worrying about those kind of things anyway. But as for me, I'm a work in progress.
DeleteCookbook parties sound like a lot of fun! I'm going to suggest one to my sister in law in fact. I can't handle a day very well if I don't get enough sleep. Its maybe my achilles heal. I hope you got enough the next night!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need a regular routine and ample sleep. I did get better sleep the next night.
DeleteCookbook parties sound like fun. I have been searching for my family’s old church cook book for months, finally found it.
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