Looking Forward To That Too

Well, it's been a while since I have blogged.  I was on a great vacation from March 9th through the 21st.  Usually when I get home there is still a ton of snow and cold weather.  It was actually warmer here in Michigan than in Florida and most of the Caribbean.  I love it.  Absolutely LOVE IT!

Yesterday I got a new back door installed.  The old one was warped, rotted and wouldn't close shut all the way.. nor lock!  This one was custom made (to the tune of $3,000).  It looks great.  When I was a kid I never would have thought I would be so excited about getting a new back door.

I've really been missing Ray lately.  I think it's the spring weather.  This is when we would get all geared up and ready for the summer season.  It's not the same without him, even though this will be my third year without him here.  I missed him terribly on the vacation too.  I had some real sad private moments.  During some of my deep thoughts I realized again just how much in love with him I was.  When we first met and first started dating I was just swept off my feet by him.  Maybe it was my immaturity...that and some true love also.  I guess I'm a little jaded and don't believe that I will ever have anything like that again.  That's OK.

I'm subbing today for sixth grade in Saugatuck.  It's a great day.  It's Friday and summer-like oustide, so the kids are a bit wild.

I had a great article featuring our Titanic Dinner in the Detroit Free Press Yesterday.  Hopefully I'll get future business from it.  The dinner is in just three weeks!  I'm looking forward to that too. - Jimmy

It Sucks Getting Old

The second "Cooking Class Weekend" is over.  Success!!  Great, great, great!  I can now focus on getthing ready for vacation.  I cleaned my office "big time" today, and have to sub for sixth grade in Saugatuck on Thursday, but everything else is focused on getting ready to go away.

My mom is doing well.  She has a very big blood clot in her leg.  The doctors are going back and forth about her medication.  It's so great that "they" caught it.  This is the type of thing that causes a stroke.  It appears (according to the doctors) that they willl be able to treat it.  She was originally thougth to be in the hospital for six days, but may come home tomorrow.

It sucks getting old. - Jimmy

His Birthday

I woke this morning thinking of Ray....honestly.  I was thinking about how much I was attracted to him when I first met him.  I thought...."I'm gonna post on my BLOG that I am in a 'funk' about Ray."  Then, I realized it was his birthday.  OK, maybe a coincidence (spelling?), but WOW. 

Had a GREAT "Welcome Party" tonight for the cooking class this weekend.  Really great.  Even went to dinner with six other guests after the party.  Someone called me today and asked if I was doing anything for Ray's birthday.  I told them the cooking class weekend was the perfect way to celebrate his birthday.

Jimmy 

If You Don't Like Lots of Snow

Been busy the last few days preparing for the weekend's cooking class and next week's cruise.  Drew and I decided to rent tuxedos.  That way I don't have to buy a new shirt and pack the suit, shoes, tie, etc.  Drew didn't have a current suit that worked and it is a LOT cheaper to rent for the week than buy a new suit, shoes, shirt, tie, etc.  This will also give us much more room in our suitcases...and keep the weight down.

My mother was admitted to the hospital this afternoon.  They found a blood clot in her leg.  She is on a IV blood thinner.  Keep her in your prayers and thoughts.  I haven't heard anything from family since she was admitted.

Yesterday was a great day.  The temps were in the 60's and it was sunny.  Drew and I took a walk down to the lake.  No snow here.  It's been a great winter, if you don't like lots of snow. - Jim

Thumbs Up

Subbing for sixth grade in Saugatuck again today. It's sunny, mild and beautiful outside. I've never seen a winter like this. I truly love it.

I leave for my cruise in just over two weeks. I'm looking so forward to it. It will be nice for Drew and I to have some quality time together alone. My last vacation with Ray was January of 2009. It will be nice to be on a vacation with my "boyfriend."

I got a brand new cell phone yesterday. Sprint had an amazing offer for it's NEXTEL customers. I'm got an $500 HTC EVO 3D for $25. I'm going to the Sprint store after school to set it up.

Cooking class went great. Had wonderful guests (as always) and we all had a great time. My next one is full! I will really be exhausted after that one, I'll need the cruise/vacation.

Went to my doctor on Monday. Everything is great. He gave me a thumbs up. - Jimmy

A Normal Life

Wow...a long time since posting.  Valentine's day is over, Whitney Housten has died.....and it feels like April outisde.  Drew and I went to Ida Red's for lunch today.  As we walked in downtown Saugatuck it felt like April.  Literally....April.  The weather has been awesome this winter.

I am doing quite well.  Still have worries about my financial future, but I'm trusting God.  All in all, my life is great.

I've got a cooking class this weekend.  Eight people are doing the class...pretty good.  I've just about got everything ready for the weekend. 

My life is quite boring now.  Not much to share.  I just have a normal life.  - Jimmy

Whatever That Is

OK, it's been a week since I have posted.  I've been busy with the B&B, subbing, and taking advantage of the off-season time off.  Spent a bit of time today on an email newsletter and updating the website. 

Friedl, Marguerite, Drew and I watched the Super Bowl last night.  Yes, I watched the whole thing.  And....I loved the half time show.  Madonna was great.  Drew made a bunch of hearty snacks for our dinner.  A nice night.

One month and two days until our cruise.  I'm looking forward to it.  Things in my life are starting to settle in to being "normal."  Whatever that is!?  -  Jimmy