I think I'll try to do better at journaling this year, whether it's here on my blog or in written form in various journals that I have, I haven't decided. But, I think journaling will help with my healing and grieving from the divorce. The divorce was a good decision and had to happen, but that still doesn't mean it's not sad or I don't feel a loss of what I thought my life was and what I thought it would be.
Today is Sunday. I had a meeting for my calling. I'm the ward Emergency Preparedness Specialist and this calling has been a challenge because I don't know a lot of what I'm doing. The meeting helped tons. We talked about future plans, we made some assignments, etc. I'm feeling better. Last weekend was a drill and only 3 of 8 block captains called in. That was a bit discouraging. We'll get there. Baby steps. Since I was already at the church, I stayed for sacrament meeting, even though it wasn't my "assigned week." I asked if I'd get kicked out if I stayed and they said I was welcome to stay. A great meeting, followed by a Zoom Relief Society discussion on prayer. I'll be leading the discussion on Valentine's Day. It'll be on Elder Bednar's talk from October conference on preparedness. That should help with my calling.
I got home and Allie and I have been watching "Survivor." While watching, I worked on my 2020 photo book, cleaned out my email, and cleaned out my photos. 2020 was a crazy year: divorce, pandemic, braces (I'm miserable. I hate these things), new job responsibilities that are A LOT, homeless, 2 moves, etc. It's been a ride. I also hate thinking that the year sucked. There was a lot of good, but the bad was pretty heavy.
I've made it through the first 2 weeks of the semester. It was a lot. I had a big to do list each day and I couldn't get to it because of other people's/students' needs. I have decided to go into my office every Monday to get my to do list done and to get organized for the week. That should help tons. What will also help is my new printer. The computer guys had some printers that they didn't like and Jan, our admin, asked them if I could have one. They installed it on Thursday. YAY! I will say that there were some tears this week and some depression. Shawn tells me it's a normal part of grieving. There are days of sadness. Oh, the other thing that made this whole year hit home was a Zoom date that I had last weekend. It was fine. The man was nice enough, but it made me realize I may be alone the rest of my life. So, I just take my time, breathe, and continue to make my best life. If a man joins me, he'll just enhance my life. Plus, like I said, work is overwhelming, but I've got a plan for that.
That's enough for today. I'll try to write more next week. Until next time...
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| One more trial run of Kouign-amann. It turned out beautifully. I coach my 215 students through the process this week and next week. I'm excited for my students. It's such a rewarding experience. |
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| Been practicing some advanced techniques for SFL 215. I cut up 2 whole chickens and the crime scene wasn't nearly as bad as it's been in the past. I'm getting better and I successfully coached my students through it last week. I then turned the carcass into delicious stock. |
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| This was last Sunday after church. Look at my braces. They are working and my teeth are getting so straight. I hate the braces, though. Can't wait to get them off. |
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| Ok, explanation needed here. Joe Biden was inaugurated this week as President. Bernie Sanders showed up in his parka and home knitted mittens. There have been many, many memes created. Kamiko made this one for me in honor of our hours of watching "Survivor." |
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| This woman took SFL 110 from me 20 years ago. Now she's back and she's a new FCS major. |
