had so much fun last week
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| Sun, 11-13-2005 - 3:47pm |
Hi to all,
I just had to report a bit about my trip. I feel like a new person.
I don't know if it is my age now that makes me so sappy - but it was such a sentimental journey to return to the college I attended over 20 years ago - it brought tears to my eyes so many times. This is the best culinary/chef school in the world.
I could not believe I had decided to go there when I was only 18. That realization gave me faith in myself because it has been a good decision for me.
It was so much fun to be with other chefs from all over the country - we really clicked. And I LOVED the chaos of the kitchen. We really did scurry every day to get our assignments done. And we made so many neat things. I learned a lot.
I am going back 2 more times this year - once for a class and once for a weeklong exam.
As single moms we often put ourselves on the "back burner" so to speak. We do so much for our children we neglect ourselves. And we think our own value is so low because the dating scene can be so frustrating. But doing something just for you is so important.
I am now a much better mom. My son and I have had so much fun bonding this weekend. He loves to hear my stories and I brought him some neat things back. I think this sets a good example for him.
It was not easy to pull this off. My son stayed with my parents on the weekend. During the week my babysitter picked him and the carpool up and brought him to our house. He did homework and made his lunch for the next day. Then he went to my sisters house where he spent the night and got a ride to school with her and her kids. His schedule was strung together like a patchwork quilt. But it worked. And everyone really enjoyed their time with him. He has grown up, too.
I hope this story gives everyone the inspiration to believe in themselves and to do something special for themselves. It is a very good thing in the end.
CHEERS!!

That is great.
Thanks, Jennie.
I am so happy for you about your new home. You must be counting the days and making lists and stuff. And I think it is great that you volunteer at the birthing center. That must be so fulfilling. I know I really appreciated all of the help I got with lessons and labor when it was time for me.
I think you are in a good place right now. Don't lose that!! I feel the same way.
We will see what the new year brings to us - let's toast to a puppy for me and a new home for you!!
Yes.