July 18th 2007 Update on Me and What I Have Been Up To
To all my friends who wonder or care what I have been up to lately thought I would fill you in:
Its been a difficult few months for me. I have lost my job, and have been applying like crazy to every work from home site I can find, to no avail. I am not going to end up on the streets or anything, I have a roof over my head and food to eat, so please don’t think I am telling you for sympathy or for anyone to worry ok? I will be fine, it’s just very depressing and frustrating so I have been kinda out of the loop and laying low. Know that I am thinking of you all even if I am not always around to say it.
Sis has been busy with softball, generally three nights a week, though this is the last week or is supposed to be anyway. She is my daughter of course so I may be a bit biased but shes truly a GREAT player, she has been playing infield, generally shortstop or second base and I have been so impressed with her performance. I am amazed at how much shes picked up in such a short time. She loves the game but says her real favorite is basketball. I’m thinking of coaching this year, theres always a shortage of coaches, and I want her to really learn how to play all the little rules and all that. Coaching isnt an overly physical job, just have to dedicate time to it, and I am confident I can do that. Will keep you posted when I decide for sure. Until then my little ball player is having a blast just contributing and being part of a team, and they are actually winning more than losing in this league lol so it gives her some self confidence, which of course as I mom I always like to see!
My son is enjoying his summer as well. He played football and they had a good season, I think he liked it, though with him, its more for fun. If he’s not having fun forget it, he wants no part of it. He’s been spending his summer going to his sisters games and swimming whenever possible. He likes to think he’s a good swimmer, but I am still not comfortable with him swimming without his little floaties on. He’s catching on quick though, he’ll get there.
Its been great for me the last few years teaching them how to swim. I wish we had a pool, I am a water baby at heart, and would spend every day swimming if I could, plus its GREAT exercise for people with fibro. We spent three hours in a friends pool yesterday, and I was right there in it with them the entire time (I have the sunburn to prove it OUCH) but it felt soooooo good to be in the water. Not only did I benefit from the exercise, and having fun with the kids, but I don’t spend enough time outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. It was good for all of us, plus we are in a stretch of hundred degree days, so it was great to get alittle relief. I recommend it to everyone, people with fibro have the added benefit that the exercise provides but its a great thing for anyone really.
Aside from that little excursion, I have been pretty well keeping to myself. My daughter and I watched the new Harry Potter movie, I liked it but it did move rather quickly, like they tried to fit it all in you know? I also watched on my own last weekend THE LAKE HOUSE with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. LOVED IT. Highly recommend it if anyone is looking for a nice love story for a rainy day.
Ok, off to cook dinner, love to you all and will write again soon if anyone cares enough to read!
Jo
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