August Update and Musings. . .

The Tortoreo's have been living in Amarillo for about 2 1/2 months now. I've been busy with my job, extra side work for the family business, engaging in interactions with my children, and reveling at how tired I am at the end of every day. "End of every day" is about 6:30, when I realize I am too tired to go on. How pathetic is that?

It's mid-August, and six weeks into my employment, my supervisor offered me a full-time position. I am, of course, elated and looking forward to the additional work and additional pay. And as of last weekend, I have begun the long and arduous task of studying for the National Counseling Exam, so as to earn my License in Professional Counseling (LPC) in the state of Texas. I remember how time consuming studying was, and am currently wondering how I will navigate the need to study with the needs of a four year old child. Tom's going to have to be my "wing-man" - Jeez, I hope my head doesn't explode!!

While we get on our feet, we are still staying with mom and dad. They've been gracious enough to open their home, and are always loving and positive about it. I pray that our mess doesn't beat down their desire to be hospitable too soon. Tom and I have been trolling neighborhoods for homes, looking at bank repossessed homes and fixer-uppers. I have my eye on one old house, I think it is about 90 years old, in the historic downtown area of Amarillo (yes, Amarillo has "historic" downtown). It's charming, and WAY too much money, but I'm desperate to see the inside. I'm actually hoping the owners are desperate to sell it, or perhaps it needs so much work we can get it for a good deal. Being 90+ years old, I accept the possibility that the home is haunted, so I've got to come to terms with that little "characteristic." As a woman afraid of the dark until age 30, that could be a SERIOUS deal-breaker. Regardless, we're keeping our eyes open for any deals.

I discovered the fun of FACEBOOK, which partly explains my absence from my blog for the last couple of months. It's fun to write little snippets for all my friends to see, but strangely I haven't been motivated to write on my blog. I wonder if people are interested enough in me to check my facebook and my blog . . . hmmmm.

I haven't been writing lately. I read my sisters' Sarah and Kristi's facebook about how they are writing and progressing, and I get jealous, wondering if I'm missing MY boat. Well, since it IS MY boat, I can't really "miss it" so I'll just have to realize that I'll write when I want to (for instance, at midnight when I can't sleep and get some sort of inspiration to share personal information with whoever wants access to my blog) and accept myself for what I am: a Part Time Writer. Authors of the world, forgive me.

That's all for now. Say "hi" to me if you read my blog, even if you don't know me. I love little notes!!
Always, Kathy