Wow.......Nearly a month again.

Okay, so I am slacking again. Don't hold it against me......I drive 100+ miles round trip for work 4 days a week, have three days off that all tied up between the family, laundry and doctor appointments. Yep, the fucking doctor. I tore the tendons and ligaments in my left hand and wrist about three weeks ago. Only in the last few days have been able to type a little bit with my left hand.......let alone even try to write. I'll be on light duty until the first of August......and I work harder at that than my normal duties. Luckily it was an on-the-job injury so they don't complain too much about the next 4-6 weeks of physical therapy. I did it right before my last day at the Tillamook store. At least I was still allowed to transfer. We have not moved yet, but are hoping to find a place by late July or early August.

I got to spend a little time with my cousin Muffy* this last week. I got to meet her two boys, damn they are as cute as little buttons. We haven't seen each other since 1995 or 96. I'm not really that close to that side of my family anymore. I was the "problem child" and burnt bridges that can never be replaced. With this in mind, imagine my shock to hear that both Muffy and her brother wanted to see me during their family vacations. I feel very fortunate that they would include me back into their lives. I only hope that other people in my family will not "frown" upon their choices. I would hate to see any bad repercussions from our time together.
We took her boys to the cheese factory and they seemed to enjoy it, especially the ice cream at the end. We then had lunch with our grandparents and caught up a bit and remembered the good ol' days. I was only sorry that neither of our husbands joined us. Her husband was away on a trip of his own and mine felt that I really needed to do this on my own. I think things went well. Hopefully next time it won't be so long in between visits. It's nice to have at least a little family back in my life.

*Not her real name..........but the same name we've called her since she was a baby. Her parents weren't really that cruel, I swear.

Oh and I am really excited about this bit of news...........
Thanks to Chantix (a wonder drug) I HAVE QUIT SMOKING!!!!!!!!!! After 20 years, it's about damn time. Not bad for a girl with no will power of her own. I have tried off and on to quit in the last few years. Everything from the gum (gross and burny), to the patch (allergic to the adhesive), to the good old fashioned "cold turkey" (that almost caused a few felonies). This one worked though, even with missing a few doses here and there, six weeks after starting I had my first day with no nicotine. For several weeks I have been cutting down without realizing it. A few days ago I noticed that I opened a pack of cigarettes and finally finished it off.........almost 2 weeks later. One or two drags twice a day was becoming to much to handle. And today.......nothing. YIPPEE!!!!