I’m going to Antibes, France for work next month and decided to take a few extra days afterwards to visit Paris. Besides going to Europe for the first time, I’m excited to meet some of my European colleagues and see how their worksite is similar, and different, to mine.

Patrick was thinking of joining me but decided it’s not an ideal time of the semester for him. He was also concerned that his sense of taste and smell wouldn’t return by then. Instead he offered to pay for the airline tickets for my kids to join me. How sweet is that?

I’m very thankful for Patrick’s generosity and for the opportunity for a girl’s trip to Paris. My kids and I haven’t taken too many vacations together, let alone one out of the country, so it will be really special.

I’m thankful today for dinner outside, live music, seeing Ann, getting through my workday, new furniture, and Patrick.

I’m thankful today for freedom.

Patrick has some residual fatigue from Covid, so I went to a Fall flea market today with a friend. It was outdoors and a warm, lovely day, and we both found some great deals. I also found some inspiration. I’m thankful today for fun and friendship.

It’s Friday!!

I’m thankful for the weekend AND for finally testing for negative for Covid. Yay!!

How is it September 8 already? I feel like we are screeching towards Fall. The crickets, the waning sunshine, the cooler nights. I’m thankful today for feeling well enough for a drink amid evening snuggles.

Every day is a little better. I’m thankful for that. As well as the beautiful sunshine, warm tea, chats with my mom and sister, and clean blankets dried in the sun.

I made through work today, albeit working from home. I needed one more day of quarantine since we are following CDC guidelines. Depending on how I feel in the morning, I may go back to the office tomorrow. I’m hoping my plugged ears and moments of uncontrollable coughing will have subsided a bit more more. Either way, this will be me.

I am thankful for continued healing and for the friends who have checked in on us. I’m also glad for the cooler weather and the beautiful day we had today.