Saffie, I too am envious of my DD going off to college in the fall. She has so much to look forward to. Those were such carefree days. We thought we really had it tough with all of the studying, which isn't a piece of cake, but the other perks were well worth it!
The university campus I went to has grown, but also thankfully kept the older buildings. They are so beautiful, even DD appreciated their beauty. The campus is absolutley gorgeous. When visited, it was a crisp autumn day. The leaves were beautiful. It was just like you imagine a college should look. Okay, I know I'm getting corny! LOL It sure brought back some fond memories. Some that I could repeat and some better left unsaid!
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
Last night I had to call H and discuss some business concerning an auto title. DD20 totaled her car two weeks ago and the insurance needs the title. We can't find it so we are not sure that Ford Motor Co. ever sent it to us. They left a return message for H on the answering machine. I called and told him yesterday. He asked if I could call them back. I did. He called later while he was hunting and talked quite a while to ask about the call. He talked a long while even after the business was taken care of.
DD17 and I went out to eat and then were going to make the dreaded run to Wal-Mart. H called while we were eating. I told him what our plans were. I guess he just called to chat because he never really asked about anything. So that was the second time he called yesterday. When we got home I debated calling him, but decided I would let him do the calling. He never did, but I was okay with it. I got in bed and read a good book!
This morning DD17 stopped by my classroom and told me she couldn't get her key out of the ignition in the student parking. I was giving a test so I called H and asked him to come by and take a look. He asked what he should do with the key when he got it out. I said you can drop them by the office or bring them up to my classroom. He quickly said I'll bring them to your class. It wasn't long before he was at my class door with the key, she didn't put in park! I walked out in the hall with him. He is leaving to go on a hunting trip tomorrow out of state. He said let me give you some money for DD. I said well, why don't you just come by tonight and see us before you leave? He started smiling real big and said "Yeah, I can do that."
Wow, who is this man????
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
I haven't forgotten. I shall start it now and finish it off when I get back from the Cinema - going to see the new Bond film tonight. Have had to bribe eldest D into looking after youngest as youngest has been poorly.....I needed a break from the sick room!!!!!!!
((((HUGS)))))
Loved the post about your H
Saffie me 46 H 46 M in 1986 D20,D18,S16,D13 H's A 01/05 to 07/06 H recommitted to M 07/06 renewed vows 09/06 Going from strength to strength
Saffie, I'll be waiting. Hope you enjoy the movie.
I have to share one my funny moments at college. I was a freshman and had just joined a sorority. Our pledge class was asked by a fraternity's pledge class to go on a hayride. I can remember it being so cold, so of course we all had to get close to keep warm. My friend from high school stayed really warm, . The next day my girl friends and I were eating lunch and I looked at my HS friend and noticed that her lips were bluish-purple. We all determined that her lips were bruised from all of the kissing on the hayride! Ahhhhh....good times! Notice I'm only telling off on my friends. I'll keep my stories to myself.
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
Sorry I have been gone the past week. I didn't go anywhere this time, the conference was here in Tampa, but I was busy from early morning to late at night for days on end. It feels so good to have no demands on my time again! I want to catch up with everyone. Hi Saffie! I'll be waiting for your email too.
Yes, I did get a lead, but it will be full-time work for the next 2 weeks working on a proposal. But I think that is what I will do. In the past there were people higher up who did that for me. I guess it's time to put on the big girl shoes.
