Catching Up............ (in bullets)

• It's been a busy week.
• Lots of studying, test taking and such.
• One more week of studying, test taking and such.
• I had a disturbing experience while I did my shift at the the Intergroup office yesterday.  One of those baffling situations that I am unable to intuitively know how to handle at this point.  I think I do now in hindsight, but I do not want to be put in the position again.  I may need to step down and let someone else take my slot.  Not really comfortable being a woman all alone in a secluded building now.
• Yesterday I had to wear my winter coat it was so cold here.  Supposed to be warm today. :)
• My un-employment has been extended.  For that I am grateful.  I have been looking for a job and at this point, unemployment is so high you practically need a degree to scrub floors.
• Lettuce, onions, beans and peas are sprouting up in the garden.  Very soon I will be able to stop buying lettuce!
• On a similar note, my fennel, sage, cilantro and swiss chard all came back this year!  Pretty awesome considering they are annuals.
• I (reluctantly) started using a pronged collar on my dog.  It has been a God-send!  Walking is a new pleasure and I hardly ever need to correct her.  Goes to show ya she respects the prongs more than me, LOL!  I don't care.  It is a miracle!  After nine years of being pulled, it's over baby.
• I am hooked on a new salad that sounds weird, but is absolutely delicious: 

Use baby greens, or my favorite, herb mix (or any lettuce).
Garnish with, fresh blueberries and dried cranberries.  I also add salt free sunflower kernels and feta cheese to mine.  Dress with raspberry vinaigrette.  I like Kraft made with olive oil and poppyseeds, but I am working on a recipe of my own.  I just can't get enough of this salad and have been having it 2x a day, lunch and dinner.  I was thinking, I bet turkey would be good in it too.

• Speaking of turkey, I have two in the freezer and I am having a full turkey dinner on Sunday if anyone wants to stop over, the door is open.  Its supposed to be rainy and cold.
• Last night while doing a yard project my husband broke my little, "Welcome to My Garden" plaque he got me for Christmas.  This morning there was a letter of apology waiting for me and money to go buy a new one.  How sweet he is.
• I am still feeling especially blessed and almost "high" since the retreat.  Having some issues with my sponsor, and have been praying about it.  Grateful I have a counseling appointment on Tuesday.

• At this moment right now I am especially grateful for:

A women's meeting to go to in about an hour

A wonderful relationship with my higher power.

To be able to feel past issues and problems that seemed so huge a couple of months ago, just melt away as I released them to my Higher Power.

To be clean and sober.

A husband that loves me and I love him too.

A sponsee that I just love to pieces.

Next Tuesday is the last day of school for me, (cue hallelujah music)

A.A. and the 12 steps, for without which none of the above would be possible.

P.S.(That is not me in the photo, {credit, Microsoft Office})