I haven’t abandoned the blog. Really. I’ve just been so tied up with Real Life that I haven’t had time to write. If anyone is still reading, here’s a rundown of what’s been happening.

• Happy thing: Julie’s here for a 1 week visit. All my chicks are temporarily back in the nest.
• Happy thing: Tony’s graduation was nice and his party was a big success.
• Not-so-happy thing: Even good things are stressful. Graduation means he’ll be leaving home.
• Happy thing: First day of work for both Meredith and Tony. They’ve got well-paying jobs that will really help with college costs in the fall.
• Not-so-happy thing: 2 jobs in opposite directions and one car means I have to take one to and from work every day. Lots miles @ $4 a gallon.
• Not-so-happy thing: I’m feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle work, school and family. I need 4 more hours in the day.
• Not-so-happy thing: Because of time pressures, stress, and a non-responsive instructor, I did very poorly on last week’s test, barely passing with a 71. I’m discouraged.
• Happy thing: This is week 6 of an 8 week school term. 2/3 of the way through.
• Happy thing: I’ve got a stuffed turkey in the oven for dinner tonight. Smells wonderful.
• Happy thing: the Prozac seems to be controlling the depression and anxiety quite well, and I’m not gaining weight on it. I’ve even lost a couple of pounds. It’s slow, but it’s a start.
• Happy thing: went out for lunch with Julie. Talked a lot, ate too much. It was nice.
• Happy thing: thunderstorms this afternoon. I like them. Really.

Now back to studying while Julie watches a movie.