Playing catch-up!

I haven't been ungrateful, just busier than a toothless beaver in a dam-building contest. Crazy, busy week but really good in a lot of ways. So I decided to lump 5 days' worth of gr-attitudes into one big post.

Sunday, April 11 -- I am grateful for the opportunity to share my musical abilities, such as they are, with my faith community. I am humbled by the trust and confidence that Paula, our musical director, has in me and my abilities. As much as I prefer and enjoy the 10:00 AM Mass, there's something about the 8:00 that has its own charms too.

Monday, April 12 -- I'm both grateful and pleasantly surprised when things work a little more smoothly than you think they might. "Payroll Mondays" are usually crazy-busy and I sometimes feel I'm constantly chasing down information .... especially frustrating when everyone KNOWS I do this every other Monday! But this week, it worked out just fine - mostly on time, and even the upload server was behaving. AH!!!!

Tuesday, April 13 -- It is nice to know that at work, whenever I need help or even confirmation that I'm on the right track, I can get in touch with my Corporate HR manager or group leader and have that knowledge confirmed or to get a different perspective. My manager was in to do some training today, and will do some general safety training tomorrow. We went for dinner, as is the usual case when she comes to visit, and had a great time just chatting and sharing stories -- everything from her girlfriends and their big weekends to our dogs (she has a Lab, I have a Lab mix). It was a great time to communicate on a more personal level - not always about work! (And kudos to Macaroni Grill -- the Spiedini dishes are SO, SO good -- but one complaint: bring back the creamy fat-free Italian dressing! I Love It!)

Wednesday, April 14 -- Happiness is a dog licking you over and over again, just because you're home and he's glad to see you. End of story.

Thursday, April 15 -- I am grateful for a good chiropractor who works the kinks out and makes your whole spine and torso feel normal again. It also doesn't hurt when you can discuss really profound topics too -- such as cartoons and voiceover artists and movies ........ thanks Dr. Paul, you're the best!!!!