Christmas Day

Merry Christmas every one.

13 Days Till Xmas.

Well it’s another hump day in Houston and it’s raining. Not cold here yet as we’re in the 70’s yet again, but it’s coming. Then again chatting with my friends up north and they are having Ice and Snow storms. I guess there is a trade off as Houston can be hot and humid during the summer months. That’s when I wish I were somewhere else. Still I love the city and being the 4th largest city in the U.S. it has its ups and downs. I do thank the people of Houston for voting in some very good mayors who have kept this city in good shape. The housing market is doing every well when other cities are hitting crashing. Some say it’s the president and I was a believer as well but now I may have to change my tune to that but that’s another story in itself. I hate to see anyone loose there home but these things do happen. Let’s hope 2008 will be the turn around for us all.

Work week has been wonderful this week. Only two intakes so far compared to the 20 I received last week and the week before that. Good news is I’ll be releasing 20 next week. That will give us a little breathing room but I know our head quarters as soon as they find out we have some empty beds, well you get that point. Next week is going to be wild on top of the Xmas dinner and Graduation program next Thursday and Friday. It’s going to be fast pace for sure.

I got the invitations for the Ball in January next month. I’m really looking forward to that and spending sometime with Pete. Is it possible for one to fall in love though IMs and phone calls? I’ve heard of things like this happening and I can say I have come to care very deeply for this man but say I love him would be premature at this time. I’m optimistic of the up coming weekend Mardi Gras Ball; it’s surely to be a fun event as I’ve mentioned in the past the folks over in Louisiana know how to throw a party. Plus this will be Pete’s first time to the City yet along Lafayette so this will be and experience for him as well. He’ll get to see some of the country side as we’ll drive the three hour drive over. It should go by fast as we’ll have a lot to chat about. My friend Will say’s he’ll make it but I can’t hold him to that as his track record with me on showing up for things hasn’t been to well and I’m not going to set myself up yet again for a let down. I like him and all and would have liked to get something going with him but you get the picture. That’s why I asked Pete to be my date. Plus it will give us a change to learn more about one another on a level playing field. I just really want to get to know him better, rather things go to love interest or not as he will make a great traveling companion. Did I mention he and I are going on a Cruise for his B-Day in April? That will be fun for sure.

I’ve been invited to a Xmas party Xmas Eve. Good group of guys that have accepted me into their group. Will be a lovely time I’m sure. I’m off Xmas and new years this year so I will have two four day weekends for the holidays. I was planning ahead as to what my schedule is going to be like and since it’s leap year Xmas and New years are moved a day. However since have to work them next year it doesn’t matter. However the year after next will be a long weekend again as well. I did get a letter from my ex today and he’s adjusting well. He’s worried about his mother as she’s back in the hospital again; I hope she makes a speedy recovery. I’ll sit down and write him over the weekend as it helps them to receive letters from the Free World as they call it. It doesn’t make them feel abandoned. I’ve slowly but surely started breaking from my shell as the shock and disappointment have started wearing off. As you can tell I’m slowly moving forward since I’m talking about Pete so much these days. Well that’s about it for now so until fingers meet keys. I hope all are doing well and looking forward to hearing from you all soon. Hugs.

One Year Later

Well it looks like it’s been a while since I’ve written on here. So much has been going on that I haven’t had time to really sit down and gather my thoughts. To bring you all up to date, today marks a year that my ex has been locked up and I did have a moment but I quickly got over it. He’s serving his time and I wish him the best. My father is back in the hospital again with another bout of pneumonia. He was in ICU for a few days but out now and doing much better. It’s been an exhausting week that’s for sure. Work hasn’t slowed down either. I’ve been averaging 20 kids a week. It’s all good as long as they continue to come in I have a job so I’m not complaining about that at all. Especially during these times when so many folks are getting laid off. I guess working in the law enforcement business its one thing I won’t have to worry about unless I screw up and after 21 years I don’t think I’m going to start that now. I had to work Thanksgiving Day but had the other three off. So it made for a nice weekend off. I have Xmas and New Years off this year so that will be nice. Did I venture to the malls? I think not. I finished my Xmas shopping before October 31 as I do every year, starting in August as I hate the malls and crowds. Phobia I developed after years of being dragged to the malls from noon to closing. It’s a shame when they have to close the stores to get your mother out of it. Third issue of the publication did very well. My best seller to date. I’ve been working on issue four and it’s really hard to stay focused these days on it with father being in the hospital and all. Still I have to keep going and get back on my game. Well that’s about it for now so until fingers meet keys all have a good one and looking forward to hearing from you soon.