Cheers!

My mom...wearing my hat.

My brother and sister-in-law; Rich and Pam

I spent the weekend in Detroit visiting my family.  The primary reason for my visit was to celebrate my brother Richard's 50th birthday.  For 15 years I have not been able to get together with my family during the summer...and NEVER on a weekend.  (Other than for funerals.)  This was such a treat for me!  It was truly like old times.  Drew and I left Friday evening and had a great time visiting with my mom.  On Saturday we visited my sister and family at their new home in Harrison Township.  Then my mom, Drew and I went shopping.  Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Aldi...all "high end" stores!  Saturday night my sister-in-law had a great gathering with a wonderful spread of food! 

The weather outside today is beautiful.  Harley will not want to come in from his walk.  I will be working, of course.  I am getting so much more comfortable with my job.  It is very demanding and accuracy is imperative.  It is quite interesting talking to people from all over the world.  I will say this...American's are CHEAP and DEMANDING!  I love the Australians!  When I see a call pop up and it says "Australia" I am so happy.  I know they will be cheerful, polite, thankful and courteous.

I have great conversations during the day with my co-worker, Amy, who sits next to me.  She really "get's me."  We actually have a lot in common regarding our beliefs, our humor, our attitudes, etc.  We've made up a silly thing for Friday's...it's "Show and Tell" day.  Just something to break the monotony of being on the phone.  We've also decided to do "Christmas in July."  I'm getting to know more people and feel a bit more at home.  It's starting to become a routine.  I will just be so glad when my bankruptcy is over and I will feel like I can now move on with my life.

Well, gotta go, Harley needs a walk!  As the Australians say when they hang the phone up "CHEERS!" - Jimmy