I went blank for a minute when I went to login. What? How could this be? Truly, it's been THAT long since I've written a Blog! So long, that, I almost forgot what my username was. This makes me sad.
My excuse is not without good reason though....
It all started back at the end of May when I headed down to Northern California to help my sister. Actually it was a bit more than help, I actually had signed on to be gaurdian of my 8 year old niece for the month when my sister was attending a special project. I had rented a truck to drive down to Chico where the weather is HOT even in May. 108 degrees to be exact. Okay, well, that wasn't that hot every day, but you get the picture. My sister left a few days after my arrival and the plan was for me to stay with my niece until her school was out then head back to Washington. Negatives of the trip: A/C went out in the rental truck. Radiator died in the rental truck and I spent an entire day in the shop baby sitting the shop manager who was more concerned with weekend ahead than about the fact I was in a strange town in a rental car. Got it fixed, finally (and yes, the rental company paid for it. and No, they couldn't just swap out vehicles, because it was a little local company) Positives of the trip: Reconnecting with family I hadn't seen in a long time. and Swimming in my sisters lovely pool while I was there.
I get back to Washington on the 11th of June- rushing to get back to film another episode of my show 'Port Orchard Living'. Once home, I was told by the Production Company that their schedule had changed and that we couldn't film during the week anymore and that the next couple weekends weren't good either. That put a wrench in my upcoming series plan. Okay, plan B. Now working (volunteer) with BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) on a show called 'Cruising Kitsap'- Stardom may be in my future yet. (although I am still a bit sad about the current demise of the 'Port Orchard Living' show). My niece and I did lots and I mean LOTS of cool stuff while she was here. I could even say I may possibly be the best tour guide in the world (but perhaps that's pushing it...)
My sister finished her project and came to Washington for a week (again, tour guide- yes, I rocked it!). My niece and sister both left Monday. Today is my 3rd full day without a child around. It's really quiet in my world. I filmed with the new show the day after they left and yesterday I did some errands and yard work. Today I'm meeting with a friend about a volunteer project idea I have and possibly meeting with a new client also.
I never understood the term 'empty nest' until now- and I only had a kid for a little over a month.....
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