An Ordinary Day

Sometimes just those "Ordinary Days" are what we need. What the doctor has ordered up for us. You know what I mean? I think I've sorta missed these crazy days. When I drive from the hospital to the DOH, then to school, then to WIC, and finally to my night class. A busy day!

Oh, and somewhere in that mix, I've found time to head to the Ranch and pick up my paperwork. Maybe I even got to steal a moment of peace and quiet, a quick shower, and half a sandwich. :) Yes, these busy days, they're part of me. Well, at least for the moment. And I really do enjoy them.



But as much as it's been "relaxing" to get back into my routine, I'm not completely in the "here and now." My mind is still wondering. Thinking about my parents. My Dad's health. About the thousands of things I need to get done. Yes, that's me. That person.

Busy day or not, crazy college costs included, it's been a good day. A day to reconnect with friends and co-workers. Something I desperately needed. My mind has been on overdrive for the last month. I needed this. And so much more. But I'll take what I can get.

And now, it's time for me to climb into bed. Hopefully shut down my thoughts. And get some rest. Who in the world thought a 6AM class was a good idea? Not me. But I need to leave my house by 5AM. A time that comes way too quickly! Good night my loves. ♫

Judging

Today is another long day of judging. The 2nd day for us. I'm a judge at our local State Fair. For school, we are assigned judging responsibilities. And yesterday, I spent my day tasting cookies, pie, honey, jams, and tons of baked goods.

It's always fun. But by the end of the day, you don't want to look at food. But you're usually hungry. Because you haven't really had a meal. Or any kind of "real food." But like I said, we always have a good time. I've been doing this for a few years. So I'm one of the "Finalist Judges." Which is a lot easier than working through all the entries. You only taste the top entries from each category.

And to be honest, our local State Fair is a lot more fun than the large one in my hometown. It's a lot smaller, and only 5 days long. But there is something about a small town fair. It makes you feel like you're back in the 1950s. And in my opinion, it makes my toes curl with happiness and excitement! ♫