Yesterday was an entirely different day for me - I got to do something I haven't done before - man the table at a conference. I thought we'd be put out in a hallway and just be available between sessions, but we were placed at the back of the room. The first part of the session was very good and even I learned some things as although the talk was towards CNAs, medical assistants, RNs, etc and how to not put labels on yourself (butt-wiper, etc) but to be proud of the profession you are in. It can really be applied to any profession. I told my boss (who was with me) that I know many times I've said "I'm 'just' the Admin." But actually, I am much more than that. I am my boss's right hand. I make her look good. And that's my job. I need to quit thinking I'm 'just' the admin and be focused on what it entails. The other sessions were not quite as interesting and we stayed through lunch (which was very good, by the way) and to the second break. We packed up and left then - heading over the health fair.
If it wasn't for the conference, we probably would have been at the health fair. There will be a lot of very tired people coming in today, I'm sure. I am tired and I only spent an hour there! We tore down our booth and packed everything up before we left, stopping by the office to put it away. I am going to try to post a couple photos of our booth area.
Hmmmm, I'm not computer minded - and it won't allow me to copy (at least here on my office computer) to the blog. You will just have to use your imagination. Grape vines across the top of the booth with grapes hanging down, photos of Italy on the walls, the Italian flag, Green, White and Red plastic tablecloths hanging in the corner. We had a table in each booth that contained either a bottle of wine and two glasses and fruit, or pasta and a candle ... it really looked nice. We didn't win - go figure - the "Pets on Wheels" booth won. Real pets that the members could pet and love on. All were well behaved (the pets and the members). I was told by one of the directors that when the members saw the dogs (even Marmaduke was there!!) their faces lit up with joy. Many can not have pets where they live.
Overall, it was an awesome day at the fair and a good conference. Which means, with my being out of the office all day yesterday, nothing got done. Which means, I have lots of work to do. Best part, no meetings until next Thursday so I have time to work on my minutes - unless something else comes up.
Today would have been my mother's 96th birthday had she lived. She died September 2, 2004. It's interesting, all the things that have happened since she passed away. Some good, some bad. The family has totally gone their own way. I guess Mother was the central point for most gatherings - it depended who was mad at whom on who was there. I guess it was the past ten years that I went back on her birthday to celebrate - can't remember now. I have no regrets, other than I didn't spend more time with her when I was there. Isn't that the way it usually is? My sister and I would take off and spend time together, doing things, going places, and only running over to visit mother a few times throughout that week. Except a year or so before she died I went back and stayed a week with mother. It was a good week and mother shared a lot of things with me. I wish I had taken the time to have more of those times. It was good.
Things are much different than they were when I was growing up. Staying involved with families was much more important. But, attitudes, words, and actions separate the best of friends. We all have tended to go our own way. And that isn't always a bad thing. I've been away from Indiana since 1982 so have my own life here. It stands to reason that my attitudes and actions would be different than other family members. I've made my home here and it is good. Life hasn't always been good, or easy, but it is my life.
I love where I am. I love the memories my children, my husband and I, have made. I love the fun times with grandchildren. Which reminds me, and makes me smile.... I stopped to see my middle child's family for a moment the other night and the youngest one told me it was time for us to get together and do something - like bake cookies.
And I agree. It's about time. Christmas will be here soon, but it just might be time to do a 'trial run'.
Blessings!
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