If I stop posting does it mean its time to say goodbye?

I believe this was the longest stretch of not journaling and I cant help wondering if its time to stop. I peeked into the archives and I began this blog June 28, 2011. For some reason that motivates me to continue on until at least that date to complete 3 yrs of Chering My World~ I would love to hang on to all the stories and photos that have been my life for 3 yrs. Remember when we use to put together photo albums and one had the sense of reliving ones life and memories for that year?  I rarely even print photos and somehow looking at them on my computer is never very satisfying. The progress of technology seems to make life a bit impersonal and disposable.
In an attempt to share what has transpired since my last post I looked at our calendar. Honestly every box is filled with something to do or some place to be. Yet nothing stands out as newsworthy...my life feels a bit like just keeping busy and filling boxes with meaningless events. Maybe that IS life...

Rande is still staying with us and while its not a problem we dont feel its a healthy productive life for him. He rarely leaves home except for an occasional work trip to LA and he has no social life here. It just seems sad and lonely to us. He will be leaving on tour in June with Hundred Waters and stay on the road thru the summer. I am sure he is relieved to be getting out for the summer heat. He is in NY right now and having a blast...maybe he needs to move there as well!

Jetta continues to grow and develop her funny personality. She was just spayed and started dog obedience school which she handled perfectly. At home its a different story!! We have never had a dog quite like her and most days I wish I had just left our family alone. She continues to be overbearing to Grace and finds it difficult to settle down if we have company or run into people out walking. I am sure it will just take time but I truly miss how easy our family was before. She is such a pretty, sweet dog I feel guilty saying this but I also feel badly for Grace. Who knew one simple decision could change our lives so much.

Jetta watching other dogs misbehave! Good girl Jet!

She sleeps in the craziest positons!

The biggest news is Ky graduated from Delta training.. a long 7 1/2 weeks and he is now living in NY! Brooklyn to be exact and so far he loves it! He has been flying constantly and making lots of new friends. He lives in a house with 4 others but has his own room and was able to acquire the furniture to go with it.  I flew back to Atlanta for the graduation and Delta asks everyone to pick someone impt to pin on their wings. I put on my old AA uniform and passed my dream job onto him. It was a memorable moment for us and his Delta friends thought so too. I hope its everything he wants it to be and has half as much fun as I did.  Seriously ANY job working with the public now is a challenge but the benefits should make it all worth forcing one more smile~ I wish him endless adventures and happiness.

 

My bf Gugi that I went thru training with almost 40 yrs ago, flew in for the day as well. She is Ky's godmother and has always been such a loving caring influence in his life. It was so great to have her there to celebrate his future together. 

Isn't he darling in his brand new uniform?!

After graduation we flew to Charleston and spent the weekend there. Neither of us had been before and I so wanted to experience such a wonderful old city. I loved all the history and beautiful old homes. The weather was rainy and cool but we still managed to see quite a bit and get a good feel for the town. We visited with people wherever we went and it was lovely. I wish J could have been there as well to share the memories.

Isle of Palms beach...finishing my book!

I am in a book club and the choice for April was The Invention of Wings...takes place in Charleston and could not have been better to actually walk the same streets as the characters. It was as if I could feel their presence and experience the sounds and smells they shared. Its based on real people and I loved it immensely.

This is the house where the Grimkes (my book characters) lived in late 1700s-1800s...how amazing to have it still standing and be a part of the city's history. I loved it there and want to return to also visit Savannah.

Oh here is something to share...I took my mom out to lunch for her 89th birthday!  Doesn't she look wonderful?!? We went with Sayonna and her mom (also March birthdays!) and it was a lovely day!

Yes, I had a dad ~I just dont happen to look like him! lol

I finally completed another winery piece for our dining room...I have struggled with it and kept sticking it back in the closet. My goal is to finish all the things I quit on and to use up fabrics I wont use in my art. This turned out really pretty and I felt I improved on the first winery piece which is always a good thing.

I actually began making the little dresses for Africa yesterday and look fwd to emptying out the storage containers full of fabrics. I hope I can stay on task and make a difference...I say this because there is absolutely NO creative force behind it. I tend to get bored and distracted in a sweat shop envirionment yet I am anxious to have less. I will show you a few when I make more progress.

I continue to go to yoga class and enjoy the friends I have made there this year. Many have already left for the summer so I will admit its not as much fun. While we all take the yoga seriously we have fun interacting with each other too.  I  feel stronger and healthier but wish I would be more disiplined at home and work on a daily practice. Here was a little beach yoga! Try this...its harder than it looks! lol

Last night spur of the moment we went with our neighbors to Dave Koz and Friends Jazz Fest. It was outdoors at the Indian Wells Tennis Center and so awesome! It was a beautiful desert evening and the jazz was spectacular. I get a thrill watching musicians on stage playing their hearts out and having fun. I couldn't help feeling remorse Timothy lost interest in playing the sax...he had great potential and talent. We gave all our kids endless music lessons and none of them play a thing. Oh well...you never know.

SOOOO MUCH TALENT AND ENERGY ON THE STAGE!

I continue to dream of ways to get away this summer but so far all I hear is no. I don't mean to complain but when its so hot its impossible to be comfortable.  I may just hit the road with Grace and go visit friends and family...let me know if you are looking fwd to seeing me!
Thanks for dropping by and have a lovely May!