Good news must be shared. And this weekend, the good tidings crept in slowly, then gained momentum like a thundershower.
1. The mailman came. Amid the pile of credit card offers, I got a letter in my box, a three-page letter from my 21-year-old nephew. He is in prison. I love this boy with all my heart and I hate how his life has gone thus far. So any communication is great, but an honest, well-worded letter is heaven itself. I had written to him two weeks ago, having just found him, and am dancing a jig to get such a good response. Letter #2 from me is on it's way.
2. JP worked in Oregon all last week. Talk about lonely. I love my kitties, but they're not big talkers. On Friday, JP arrived home safe, sound, and bearing gifts. Our 4th anniversary is a month away, but he decided not to wait. And he presented me with a toy I've been eyeing for three years -- in a Fancy Gift Bag, with tissue and everything!! Clearly, this was a big deal.
Very. Happy. Anniversary.
3. Yesterday was my first dedicated writing day. I'm now working a four-day week, taking Mondays off. The pay cut stinks, but we're gunna give it a try. I want to be a writer, not a transcriptionist. So, I wore my cowgirl jammies into the afternoon and worked out a difficult scene. BLISS.
4. JP had a job interview yesterday, and it went swimmingly! It includes No More Travel and working on the bigger equipment he's always wanted to learn about. He has to take a test next week and then we'll know.
Don't you agree, we all need a dose of happy news now and then? What's yours?
Yes, good news is always a good thing and I love reading about it. I got good news today in the form of a 5-star review for my new picture book, The Purrfect Puppy! Ya!
Posted by: Kelly Hashway | 11/01/2011 at 12:04 PM
This has been such a banner week for you! Congratulations. It's Much deserved.
Twinges of jealousy over that camera....
Posted by: eden | 11/01/2011 at 01:07 PM
Glad the month has started out with you drenched! Thanks for the smile.
Posted by: Loren | 11/01/2011 at 03:40 PM
Love good news! Will be doing jig with your very soon! Make sure the camera's still around when the Prius pulls away from the curb.
Posted by: Angi Hansen | 11/01/2011 at 04:26 PM
Lori, my goodness, lady, that's a bag full of good news! The anniversary present is a DSLR camera? Oh you lucky girl, you! Congratulations! Think of the beautiful shots you'll capture with that bad boy! I smiled at your first good news. Corresponding with your nephew is the most supportive thing you can do. Good for you!
Posted by: Bella | 11/01/2011 at 04:38 PM
LOREN -- Aww, thank you! I appreciate it. I hope you and Brooke are doing well.
ANGI -- HAHA!! I'll have a camera-sniffing dog circling your ride. Can't wait to see you.
BELLA -- I almost didn't know what to do with myself, getting the letter and the camera in the same day. My cup overflows! Thanks for understanding! Those letters take a lot of time and energy, but oh so worth it.
Posted by: Girl Parker | 11/02/2011 at 10:18 AM
GOOD NEWS...good to hear...and boy are you gonna love that camera, eh?
Posted by: J and S in Tucson | 11/02/2011 at 10:31 PM
That camera looks great (and hearing from your nephew must have been amazing, too)! Glad you've had a good week, Lori! (My good news is I've completed the book trailer and webpage for our upcoming picture e-book. Now we're only waiting for the book itself to be uploaded onto the e-readers.)
Posted by: Claudine Gueh | 11/03/2011 at 12:43 AM
So glad you had such a great day! Such good news about getting in touch, and an early anniversary surprise. The guy is gooooood. Love the photo.
Posted by: Nancy McPherson | 11/03/2011 at 10:15 AM
Woohooo!! An excellent week, all around! (I have an identical camera, and it's literally changed my photographic experience! Did you get big lenses to get crazy??) Also, congrats on your altered work week! You must keep us posted!
Posted by: LisaAnn | 11/06/2011 at 08:01 PM