achievements

just last week i was offered a job and last night as i sipped wine with the ladies, a pal and i were reflecting on how quickly life can take its turns and place you right where you want to be.  3 months ago i was unhappy and overworked, in badly need of a change and fortunately the universe threw me that laid off curve ball and things took a turn for the better.  if you told me 3 months ago that i would be enjoying months of summer bliss with a wonderful guy, enjoying the freedom that comes without job stress later to be hired by the company of my dreams - i would have bitterly laughed and assumed that life just couldn't be that easy.  but it was and here i am. 

a start date is pending on a request for office space so for now i'm still able to really wrap up the loose ends - those things that i figured i'd really get to do without work getting in the way.  not so surprising, very little was accomplished these last few months as my priorities really fell into one category - how much time can i spend visiting this wonderful person that lives just a bit too far away?  it took a few days back this week from madison to fall into a productive mode of getting things done but at 10:30 this morning, as a poured my 3rd cup of coffee, i stood back and admired the fact that there isn't a single article of clothing not ironed, folded, hung or put away where it belongs.  the suitcases are actually in the closet once again, and while it's a little saddening, it's kind of nice not living out of a suitcase, even if for only this week.