A Week of Firsts

[cabenson]

What a week it has been!

As I mentioned in my last post, I created my first video presentation for professional use. AND! I got paid for it. I was told there will be more of these projects in the future and I was also asked to be on the committee to re-design our company website. For the first time in several years, I have a positive attitude about going to work. Now I just keep hoping they decide to create a position for this creative work instead of tacking it onto/sharing with my current job-that wouldn't be fair to me, and it really wouldn't be fair to the co-workers who depend on me to do my share.

I took my cousin's OSU freshman out to our fave place to eat, Cap City Diner. She is from a very small country town about an hour south of Columbus and after living with the university's meal plan for six months, she was ready for some "real" food. Now she says she can never eat the dorm's "meatloaf" again because she had CCD's version and "nothing can compare."

During this meal, I wore a size smaller jeans-first time I have done that in 2 years. Thank you Influenza B!!!

And this week we lost the first family member of our generation. When I got the call, I feared we had lost an uncle known for his serious heart issues. I was gutted to hear that our cousin, aged 51, had died. So today, I will be gathering with cousins, many of them for the first time in years, to celebrate the life of my cousin, Beth Ann Haller Horvath. I think the thing that upsets me so much about this is that this gathering is just the first.

Comments

[darandkerry.livejournal.com]

Happy for the good things that have come your way this week, but saddened by your loss and one so young, too. We're at 'that age' now where losses will become more frequent, but it certainly doesn't make it any easier to take. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family today.

[cabenson.livejournal.com]

I have had a real issue with the thought of losing people since we lost Billy. This one tho, while a shock, was not really a surprise considering her lifestyle..

And one other happy thing was that Mrs CB went with me today AND we get to spend tomorrow together too.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear about your cousin. I hope, at least, you have a good time today remembering her and celebrating her life with others.

[cabenson.livejournal.com]

Thanks Boo! Similar situation to your brother, so we are all just happy that she is finally at peace.

[ralst.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin; she was taken far, far too early.

[cabenson.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

too young

[raginhoops.livejournal.com]

condolences,
It seems that I have been sending those out a lot lately, 51 is very young to leave this world. I hope that the reunion was good for all of you left behind. Gladdened that you have gotten together with family and are getting some pats on the back by the work folks

[sravenk.livejournal.com]

My condolences for your loss, babe. It's worrisome to see the first of your generation go, on top of being shocking and sad. My thoughts and love are with you.

For your accomplishments, congratulations. I know work has been rough and less than inspiring of late, so hopefully this is the beginning of some positive changes in that area.