Friday, May 2, 2008

Getting back to routine

"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see."
John Burroughs


Getting back into the routine of home has not been easy. It was so nice to be away because life was so simple. Home has so many distractions, as well as so many more things that need to be attended to. The grass got mowed yesterday but because of the late spring there is still much yard work to be done, as well as getting patio furniture out and annuals planted. The suitcases and laundry are done, and there is food in the house for Steve and I again.

I also spent time on the phone with Mike's job developer yesterday. Prior to our vacation Mike had applied for a stocking position at the new Bass Pro store in Perrysburg. They held open applications for three days and over 3000 people applied for around 200 jobs. Mike had a second interview while we were in Tortola and was offered a full time job starting May 12. He is really excited about this as the production job he is working now does not seem to be panning out as well as we had hoped. The new store is scheduled to open around the end of June so Mike will be in on the ground floor putting all of the merchandise out. He has always liked the retail environment because of the opportunity for people contact. More on this topic later this month.

I am going to be posting all of the information on our scuba diving adventures on Tortola because I want to establish a record of the dives again. When we first started diving I logged all of the dives we made, but it got to be a chore and the log books were a nuisance to bring on trips. Voila the blog (web log)! I am hopeful this blog will be an easier way for me to recall the dives when we return to the same places to dive. Being underwater is something I really enjoy. It is a very quiet peaceful beautiful world to me but I do recognize that is my opinion and not shared by all.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome home Mrs. S!! I look forward to reading about diving. Its something ive always wanted to try, but never had the chance. I know my dad and the other guys came out to Sadona not to long ago, but i think ya'll should look into for the big 6-0. Just a thought. But then i am a bit partial if it means i get to see everyone :)

Anonymous said...

As always, your quote spoke directly to me! I am becoming more sensitive to the everyday hustle and bustle, and it seems so difficult to find a good daily balance. Your vacation sounded so perfect - I loved the way you described the simplicity of it! I look forward to all of your diving pix and logs - the stillness and beauty below would be wonderful! I am a snorkeler - and if we all make it to Tortola together - I'll be the one watching you from the top!
So glad to hear about Mike's new job - he is such a sweet young man - sounds like a perfect fit.

I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers and send my love your way! Thanks for all your sharing - I so appreciate it.