Nearly a year- So much has changed

Nearly a year has gone by and so much of my life has changed, most notably that I actually now have a life again that will allow for posting BLOGS!

My new adventure is aptly named "Odyssey". In July 2009 I took a new job as the Executive Director of Odyssey Hospice in Portland. I have ceased my endless wanderings to be a 7 minute commuter who can actually take the MAX to work and back. HOW COOL IS THAT? I am usually home at a respectable hour and my two Chihuahua family thinks that is cool enough that they have stopped tearing up my new carpet.

As added pleasure, my son has figured out that he doesn't own the house, though he was mostly the only person living here (not counting the four legged ones that believe they are people).

It's a little scary trying to figure out what to do with all this time! I have gradually painted every room in the house but three since July. The Chihuahua's now are afraid to sit still very long thinking that I may paint them! I am feverishly working on completing the office paint out now. The notable exceptions are the extra room that houses the exercise equipment (otherwise known as an extra clothes hanger)(Treadmill that doesn't work lives there because my son has sworn never to help move it again as he TOLD me NOT to bring upstairs in the FIRST place!) #2) the son's room which I have designated as a toxic waste room #3)The son's bathroom which the Federal Government has designated as a toxic waste room.

I have also taken up card making, which along with Scrap booking make up more than two thirds of the national credit card debit. (don't ask me how I know this) So any of you who aren't reading my blog anymore, and most of you who may be really bored and are checking in on it, will likely be getting a homemade card soon....whether you like it or not, Dammit!

Last but not least, I became a Nana to another beautiful new baby boy who is known as the Boss! Boston was born July 5th 2009 while I happened to be there helping Lee with his eye drop adventure. I will post pictures shortly as he is just too darling not to share with the adoring public!