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In an attempt to be happier and look on the bright side of things, this year I downloaded a journal app for my Iphone so I could keep a 'happy journal' where I write something in it every day that I'm happy or thankful for. I have not been the best with keeping up with it. I really do have so many things to be thankful for, but it keeps getting overshadowed by common colds, stomach bugs or little every day things life throws at you trying to rough you up. This weekend was the news that my aunt is diagnosed with lung cancer and given a prognosis of 10-12 months to live. This news comes just weeks after the 2 year mark of my mothers death from breast cancer. My aunt is the last living person on my mom's family line that I'm close to, so something about that makes it hit harder. I already know she's incredibly strong because of all the losses she's already had to deal with before her. I'd love to find a way to transfer some of that knowledge and insight on coping and living life to the fullest. For now I think I'm going to settle for re-reading the Last Lecturer.
On the homefront, Allison developed a scary cough this weekend. Looking back, she was on antibiotics over Thanksgiving and again at Christmas, so it is nearing the one month point to get sick again. Joy. I can see why so many moms stay at home when they have babies, but I really don't think I'm cut out for that. We had a scare that might be the case last week. NASA budget cuts are hitting my project hard. As of Friday my manager had money to keep me, but that status seems to change almost daily. It's hard to believe I've been at the same company for over 10 years. In past years they've been great about finding a new project to move me to when money or contracts change, but I'm not as confident this time. Jobs just don't seem as easy to come by in today's market. I've always kept my freelance business open for just such a case, but my peace of mind would rather have a steady paycheck and not have to deal with web-illiterate clients that drive me bonkers.
On the homefront, Allison developed a scary cough this weekend. Looking back, she was on antibiotics over Thanksgiving and again at Christmas, so it is nearing the one month point to get sick again. Joy. I can see why so many moms stay at home when they have babies, but I really don't think I'm cut out for that. We had a scare that might be the case last week. NASA budget cuts are hitting my project hard. As of Friday my manager had money to keep me, but that status seems to change almost daily. It's hard to believe I've been at the same company for over 10 years. In past years they've been great about finding a new project to move me to when money or contracts change, but I'm not as confident this time. Jobs just don't seem as easy to come by in today's market. I've always kept my freelance business open for just such a case, but my peace of mind would rather have a steady paycheck and not have to deal with web-illiterate clients that drive me bonkers.
