Well, it's my once a month post again. I think I'll just remind myself to turn this more into a journal and not an actual vent. I'm on a stacation again, so it should be fairly easy this week.
The last few days have really been busy but fun. I live in a city in northern Indiana and am a big football fan, so this weekend was great. My girls and I went to the unveiling of a certain university's alumni shirt. If you live in northern Indiana you probably know what I'm talking about. If not--I'm sorry for you.
The event was just part of a big week at the university. It's actually part of a large convention of alumni clubs that meet there once a year. Other than the unveiling of 'the shirt' and 'the Blue/Gold game festival, the alumni association hosts an event called "senate". Officers of the various ND clubs from around the world congregate for seminars and good times. I'm only aware of this because of a temporary job I had about 10 years ago. It was the best job I've ever had. period. I have gone on record to say (at least among my friends and family) that I would almost consider doing it again for free. The people were wonderful--especially since they had to put up with a crazy fan. Of course, getting to go to my favorite place played a big part in loving the job.
So--back to my original subject. My girls and I went to that unveiling Friday night. On Saturday morning I participated in the March of Dimes walk for premature babies. I do this every year. The walk itself was well attended--lots of people walking for babies. But, the company I work for didn't do well at all as far as attendance. In fact, I was the only participant. It was a drag to walk by myself. In the past, we had a really large group. However, this year there wasn't any special mention in the weeks leading up to the walk, so I don't think many remembered that it was this weekend. Nevertheless, there really should have been more participation. Boo to all those who didn't show.
On Saturday afternoon, my oldest daughter and granddaughters went to the Blue/Gold football game at ND. We are diehard fans who sat in the rain for the entire game. We saw a terrific practice and know that the potential for a wonderful season is there. New coach, new game!
We're really looking forward to this fall, I must say.
This morning, I will be taking one of my granddaughters to school and one granddaughter to her aunt (and my youngest daughter). We are taking turns with her this week, so I will get a stacation. Thanks Vicki!
