Changes in my life

I was thinking recently about changes that have been happening in my life. In the past 5 years - there have been lots of those.

The chief librarian that I liked so much was ready to move on to other job opportunities. She did this. Then I had 2 different supervisors before I actually retired.

In the summer of 2004 I took a leave of absence for almost 3 months to get my mom moved and settled in Ottawa.

In the fall of 2005 I started working 3 days a week in preparation for retirement. That was a good move for me and allowed me to get interested in the rest of my life.

It was a big move to pack up my mom’s house. My sister was most helpful in finding a retirement home in Ottawa for my mom and various other specific tasks. She came to visit often.

I was able to attend to my house as well. I finished the basement in the fall of 2005. My mom never saw it. By that time she was not getting out and about. Last year at this time I did major renovations - including lots of painting and a new kitchen.

I enjoyed my time with Bishop even though some times he was not so well. I never thought that I would have to say goodbye to him. But now I have Abracadabra who is a real sweetie and a very welcome addition to my horsy life.

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So these were major upheavals in my life. I dealt with them. Now I think about more recent adjustments in my life.

As I took a bath in my bathtub which was installed last year I realized that it felt o.k. That took a while as it is a quite modern one that is different from my old plain one.

I am used to my new kitchen and where things are and how things work.

I am getting used to my new glasses. The sliding down the nose routine is not so bad at all.

I am getting used to Abracadabra and how she is.