Happy things for October

 A little work-related humor:

Because this has happened to every XR tech

*After a couple of months that were over-the-top stressful and terrible, Mom passed.  I'm not sure if I will ever blog it.  Maybe I will post her obit on this blog and write a few words. It may sound terrible to anyone reading this, but I feel relief mixed in with the sadness.

*The weather is cooling!  We had a good drenching rain and the grass and shrubs and trees are greening up!  Finally, Fall.  

*I got myself scheduled for painless fillings on the bottom row of my front teeth that will improve my smile.  I got a haircut that released a lot of bounce and looks far less straggly.  I am getting back on a regular schedule with my vitamins.  And I am not eating fast food or junk snacks. I am not letting grief or depression take over aspects of self-care.

*Grayson got a part-time job. I have big blocks of time where the house is all mine.  I can play music loudly,  do loud chores (vacuuming, putting up dishes), and cry when and where I need to.  Hooray for alone time.

*I continue to organize and clean out spaces at my house -  it feels good to stay on top of things.  I put out a few Fall decor items which make my home feel cozy and pretty.  And I have plans to do some things for the house that the weather will make much pleasanter.

Fall feels like a mini New Year.