Right Place at the Right Time

Yesterday was such a good day, especially for a Monday when I had to work!  First, my boss surprised me with a very generous monetary gift for my birthday and Christmas along with some homemade peppermint bark.

There were brownies, candy and donuts for anyone who wanted them, so naturally, I wanted them!  I ate very unhealthy but it was very good!

Anyhow, then at lunch, I was reading down in our lobby as usual when in walks Slider, Ketchup, Mustard and Onion with the ACLS trophy the Indians won this year.  I waved to them as they entered KeyBank and shortly after, a lady came out and said anyone could come in and get their picture taken with the trophy for $5.  Normally, I only would have $3 on me but because I got the money from my boss that morning, I had enough so I quickly went in.  I am a big fan of the Indians and thought it would be really cool to be in a shot with all those characters that are at the ballfield during games.

Here is the picture I got:

Indians ACLS trophy taken at KeyBank Dec. 19, 2016

The bus was even on time--it was a very good day!

P.S.  The book I was reading was Seashell Season by Holly Chamberlin.

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A Very Enjoyable Afternoon Watching The Nutcracker

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a ballet performance of the Nutcracker than one of my 6th grade girls from our Sunday School class was in.  It was so much more enjoyable and entertaining than watching the Cleveland Browns lose once again.

The director did an amazing job with incorporating all the various ages and the performers all looked happy and seemed to be having fun.  I've only seen the Nutcracker performed once before and was totally lost not even realizing there was a story involved until I read the back of my program after is was all over.  This performance had a gentleman reading part of the story before the different scenes were performed which I appreciated and gave the dancers a little more time to change.  I was impressed at how fast they changed costumes and how beautiful they were--there was only one I had a problem with!

The dancing was very impressive too, they put their legs into positions I can't even do standing still.  Their flexibility just was amazing to me and they made it look easy and effortless!  Of course, the music is beautiful and the hour and a half performance flew by for me.  I was surprised at how fast the time went!  

The auditorium was almost full and there was so much love and support in that room that is was touching.  Flash photography and videos were banned during the performance, but afterwards, it was cool to see many of the parents rush up front to get pictures of the children who performed.  It was also heartwarming so see so many men in jeans and flannel shirts there supporting their girls.  I actually enjoyed this performance more than the professional one I saw.  The younger girls who played the mice and angels were really funny and made me smile. 

I always thought my worst nightmare would be to have a girl who liked ballet, but after getting to know Susanna, the girl in my class that I went to see perform, I realize it would not have been so bad after all.  She is wonderful!

If you have never seen a ballet, I would recommend you go sometime and expand your horizons.  It is truly a beautiful experience! 

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Another Bus Nightmare: Gotta Look on the Bright Side

Thursday was a horrible bus day for me.  With temperatures at 16 degrees, white out conditions and snow on the ground, I had to wait an hour for my morning bus.  Then once on the bus, it took 20 minutes longer than usual!

As if that wasn't bad enough, coming home was almost as bad!  I had to wait an hour for the bus AGAIN so got home 45 minutes later than usual.

But, I tried to stay positive and look on the bright side.  There is always something to be thankful for in every situation.  In this case, I was thankful for the following:

• I had a really long, warm, L.L. Bean winter coat on with a hood that provided not only warmth, but a nice fur trim that kept my glasses from getting all wet.
• I had a warm furry vest on under that coat.
• I had great warm furry leg warmers to keep my legs warm.
• I had good boots to keep my feet warm and my toes did not freeze.
• I had gloves to protect my hands with deep pockets in the coat to keep them warm.
• I had other people to wait with to talk to which made the wait more enjoyable.
• I had a loving husband at home who took care of feeding our cats supper on time.
• I got a lot of reading done on the bus ride.
• Even though I got to work a half hour late, I did not have to make up the time or use PTO. 

So, I was not in a terrible mood at work or when I got home.  I am very blessed and always look for the good in every situation.

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.(I Thessalonians 5:18)

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Where Are You?

Dad, we're missing mom!

Yesterday on our early dog walk in the dark around 5:40 a.m., my husband and I sort of lost each other!  We just walk around a couple blocks but it was cold, dark and there were patches of ice in spots.  That's why I was walking with my head down, to avoid these snowy, icy patches and I missed our street on the way back!  Abby and my husband go slower, especially when it is cold, so I was ahead of them by more than I realized.

Apparently, my husband didn't see where I went to even though I wore my white fleece jacket with the bears on it.  He got all the way home without me!  I finally turned around to look for him and of course, by then didn't see him anywhere!  We're both calling out "Where are you?"  He thought I might have fallen somewhere and was worried, but then when I looked for him, I saw the corner houses on our street and realized what happened so backtracked and sure enough, there he was way down our street by our house!  I shouted to him, "I'm coming"!

This was the first day of me being 63.  I thought it was funny!  

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Fun in Cleveland--Go Tribe!

My Newest Indians Shirt from my Husband!

Finally the Cleveland Indians made it into the post-season and get to play the Cubs in the World Series!  It is so exciting to watch this team with a good mix of guys.  It reminds me of the 1995 team with walk-off wins, a lot of great defense, good pitching and good hitting.  You just never know who will have the clutch hit.

I think Lindor is my favorite player because I love his fun attitude and outstanding plays.  It's also fun to see him steal bases and is just an all-around good player who obviously loves the game.  He reminds me of Omar Vizquel who also was my favorite player when he was with the 1995 team.

It's also nice that I get to wear Indians shirts to work on certain game days in the post season.  The Cubs are good too and I would be pulling for them to win IF they were playing anyone other than the Indians.  

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