Benchmarkers

This week marked a couple of different anniversaries for me. DH and I observed our 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday and then yesterday I was honored for 20 years of service at the university where I work. I have to ask you, “WHERE does time go”?

We liked the idea of the Grand Canyon being our anniversary celebration so we earmarked that time as our special time. No other observances needed, just cards. Of course, I remembered the card BUT forgot to buy one for him. Typical. But, I made it up to him. (Glinting little grin happening here.)

Then yesterday the campus hosted the annual staff and faculty honors for time put in. I go to this event every five years. This was my 4th and marked 20 years. The nice thing about this particular benchmark is that I won't have to wait five more years. I'll only be waiting three years. I'll be retiring in 2 1/2 years and I'll be called back as a retiree. I LIKE that.

Also, this year they had two drawings for gift certificates. I never pay much attention to these because the last time my name was called was 20!!!! years ago when I first came to the campus. It was at some other event. How surprised was I when my name was called. I am now in possession of a $25 American Express gift check. So, how will I spend it? Hummm . . . Books? Yarn? Dinner with DH? Cash for my next road trip with Elaine? Well, whatever. It was a nice surprise and is presently being used as a bookmark in my current GOOD READ - The Confession of Fitzwilliam Darcy. For Jane Austen lovers, this is a lovely read. It's Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's point of view. Fun reading.

I find I'm slowing down in a lot of ways. Not much going on and I'm losing myself in reading, crocheting, and watching TV in the evenings (usually 2 and sometimes 3 all at once). No inspiration these days for writing, photography, or any sort of creative activity. Darn. I thought winter was over but unfortunately, the Muse does not seem to know this yet.