THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT

 HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL!

I have moved out of MO to TX! I am living about 30 minutes South of Austin in Kyle; very close to all things river activities and universities. I am working in a SNF which of course has had a recent COVID outbreak.

 

Listening to this wonderful album while I blog. 

It's a bittersweet time. While I am excited for a new start in a new place (permanent job) I get sentimental thinking about this past year. I can't seem to get my shit together and wish I could so I can find peace. I'm too old to be doing this shit anymore but not old enough that I can retire. This year has been a bitch to have anxiety, depression, insecurities, and being a healthcare worker. In short- I did not want to move back to STL for many reasons (NONE related to family) and knew I could not carry on in Osage Beach. I still wonder if I made the right decision for leaving my job there- I have made some amazing friends and memories there. I'm getting emotional and teary as I write this. I know if I had stayed there the stress I put on myself and from the job itself would have made me completely lose myself.  I loved all my co-workers and will miss everyone- especially those who have made the last couple weeks more enjoyable and special. I miss everyone right now because I'm crying and probably because it's Christmas. I worked here 11 months and thats  long time after doing contract jobs. Anyway- I want to give some shout-outs and then i'll be less serious. 

My PT buddy Yuvy and my lil sis Chelsey. 

Halloween insects

Good hair days and appreciation t shirts with Julie B and Yuvy

Lakeside/Ozark/Richland therapy family: Sheila, Julie P, Julie B, Grover, Jessica, Chelsey (yes you count here), Danielle, Yuvy, Haylee (even though you're gone now)- I love you all and am so fortunate to have worked with you and know you. I hope we stay in touch.

Lakeside Stonebridge Family: Work-mom Mindy, Chelsey, Jennifer, Tylie, Cheryl, Patty, Lyndsay, Trish, Sandra, Donna M, Donna O, Don, Ally, Holly, etc. You're all amazing at what you do and who you are. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.

Extended Stonebridge Family: Hannah, Danielle L, Alyssa, Pitu, Jami, Jackie, Joyce, Lydia- you're all amazing. And hasn't it been so much fun to try to figure out everyday what the hell is going on and who's going where? 

We loved Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton! Definitely recommend if you go down to the lake! 

So before I left Osage Beach and because I hadn't hit an animal in over a year (last one a doe; a deer, a female deer) I had to go and freaking kill a RACCOON. And for those who don't know my driving history this is raccoon #2, + the doe, and a couple squirrels thrown in there.I swear I do not try to do this. I'm going to meet Chelsey for drinks and I'm driving across the Glaize bridge and this fat lil' raccoon is waddling across the bridge; until he wasn't waddling anymore because I killed him. I heard this loud CRACK! and i thought 'that must be the bones'- it turns out it wasn't that but cracking my bumper. Awesome. If I am mauled by raccoons, squirrels, or deer at this point I won't be surprised. I do wonder if this raccoon was under some mental stress as they were on a bridge over the lake but hey- it's been a rough year for everyone. However I think the raccoons are on to me as I think those are the footprints on my car roof. If I disappear you'll know why. 

My amazing movers/parents moved me out of my Osage Beach apartment and we took hopefully our last road trip back down to Texas (older viewers and friends will recall I worked there in 2018). I am excited to be both near Austin and San Antonio for activities but happy to have a quiet place to live outside of a major city.  There are lot of warm weather activities to do including tons of parks and river stuff in the spring/summer. I am thrilled to be back in Texas and start over in many ways. I LOVE my family and all my amazing friends- I want to stay in touch and please visit. 

Guadalupe River

When the Trazodone hits...

That's all for now, I'll post pics of my house next time.

Thanks for reading

Peace, love, and bluebells

ME