Accomplished

Over the course of this weekend I cleaned out the fridge, deep freezer, pantry in the house and the pantry in the garage. We're always shopping. We really don't need to. We have multiples of many items. Everything was so disorganized and jumbeed together you couldn't see what we had. We are trying hard to pay down debt, so we really don't want to shop if we don't have to. Going to try better to keep everything better organized.

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I like to do amateur photography. Here are some pictures I've taken in the last six months.

A little perspective

Looking back, I think all it takes is a little time and perspective. Exactly three years ago today I went out with co-workers for a goodbye party. I remember moving here and being so torn up. I didn't think I'd be able to make it. But here I am three years later, and you know what? This place is home. I love it here. I really like the kinder team I get to work with. It all worked out. It just took a little time.
Things aren't always so bad once you look back at them. Maybe you grow through the pain and heartache so it makes it all worthwhile.

Nike Portland XC

Griffin ran a fun cross country race this morning. Sponsored by Nike. He did really good despite having a cold. I wasn't able to congratulate him though, because he took off and didn't answer my calls or messages. It's a problem I have with him from time to time. He doesn't really like me to go to his races. Not sure why. Most parents do. This is the 1st race I've gone to this season. He knew I was coming, we made eye contact while I cheered him on during the race, then he acts like he doesn't know I'm there. It's pretty rude and hurtful.  Maybe it's a teenager thing. Last year he did even want me to go to the award banquet at the end of the season.
Its too bad, I love being there to support my kids.
Like I said, he had a good race.

Bring in the neighborhood together.

With the help of another neighbor at the far end of our little neighborhood, I have help set up a Facebook group for our little neighborhood. I have anxiety I'm not sure when it started exactly maybe 6 years ago, anyways doing new things very is challenging for me, even though I take medication. I decided this would be a good quick activity to to helps curb it also do some Community involvement. Griffin helped me staple all the rubber bands to little Flyers that I made up and I tried to go out on my own but, I just froze. I came back and he told me then the next morning he would help me hang these little flyers on people's door knobs, which he did. I'm grateful that he is so willing to help me whenever I need him. Funny,  he helps me  to not be scared. Pretty crazy since he's the kid and and I'm the adult.