Cheers!

Howdy Friends,

The theme song from the old show Cheers has been running through my head this morning...
"Making your way in the world today takes everything you got. 
Taking a break from all your worries should would help a lot.
Wouldn't you like to get away.
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name."

I think there are two reasons this song is on my mind this morning.  First because some days at work really feel like they take all I've got to get through.  (Yesterday being one of those days.)  And secondly because I'm heading north to the home state in a couple of weeks.  Where everybody knows my name.

This time I'm taking a week off from work, driving and bringing Jak.  For those that don't know, as I only eluded to details when I went home for a few days in January, my step mom is battling cancer.  She has been through a round of radiation and chemo since I was last there that did not elicit the desired results so she has just begun a second round chemo.  She has known since diagnosis that it is not curable.  The hope is to at least slow it down.  As I previously wrote about, she continues to handle it all with such grace.  She always finds something good say even when she could be so downtrodden in the report she is giving.  If you believe in something, anything, please say a prayer for her or surround her with white light or whatever works for you.  She is a courageous lady.

I am looking forward to seeing family and friends.  I am also looking forward to some time away from work.  As both of my parents have pointed out it's a lot of driving to only be there a few days.  Which, I guess it is.  I think it will be good though.  I'm not going crazy making tons of plans ahead like I did in January.  I'm just going to roll with it and see where it goes.

Over the weekend while at a used furniture shop, I noticed a yoga studio next door.  I haven't been to any yoga classes since moving here and feel like I'm ready to start again.  I looked the studio up online and they have a Monday morning class which would be perfect this week since I have to close at work today.  When I went online again this morning to verify the time, there was a message that said the studio is closed June 9th, 10th and 11th for construction.  Oh.  Well, I guess today isn't the day that I get back into yoga.  The studio also rents stand up paddle boards (a popular activity here) which is something I would like to try sometime.  Though I have some reservations around being on the water I think I would be okay with a life jacket and someone experienced on the water.  Anyway, an activity for my to do list.  If anyone wants to come visit and go with me, yes please!

A friend of mine from the home state is packing up today and heading off to start a new adventure in Texas with her family.  As I can empathize with the fear and sadness of making a big move like this, I can also encourage and say, taking the leap is totally worth it!  Safe travels my friend, you got this!

Be well, kids.  Be courageous and be encouraging.  And most of all, laugh as often as possible!

Until next time...  Om!

Peace & Love,
Hope