So what prompted me to update?  Could be my reaction to the movie last night.  Could be that I am awake and home for a couple hours.

My housemates and I watched PS, I Love You last night.  Before you run away, I will say that I will not babble on about details or spend too much time on it.  I had heard that it was too sappy, without much substance.  I think those reviews were written by someone who did not emotional connect with the characters.  I cried more than I have during any movie I can remember.  I might have sobbed, if I didn't try so hard to stay quiet for my friends.  It is so good to see reality.  Or in this case, what could be.  We all go through loss and fights and need to choose how to respond.  and the ends do not always tie together beautifully.  Our plans do not always work out, but we do not always know what is best for us.  How could we?  We only know so many factors and have only such a range of experiences to compare them to.

Anyway, life is good.  Dave and I are volunteering in Guatemala in one week for two.  So exciting!  my main goal today is to prepare- picking up some items to donate- garage sales, here I come!

I got the job I applied for at work!  The start date is pending hiring someone for my current position.  In the meantime, I have been working really hard to prepare things for the next person.  I want to train him or her well, and to not leave much work for them.  I have been working so hard, in fact, that I came to the 'big city=sooo busy + stressed-out' mindset.  Not so fun to experience, and I am sure others nearby will agree.  Good news: attitude is a choice.

All for now.  Enjoy your weekend!