soooooooo

Well, I just summed up my first day at a new job. So far so good. I was sure that there were so many perks about taking this job that I would find a draw back somewhere. Being able to take the kids to nana's = super plus. Working Monday -Thursday = super plus. Having a whole extra day with my kids every single week = super plus. Having a week day between 8 and 5 to accomplish all those annoying appointments and errands that can only be done between those hours = super plus. The doctor taking vacations all summer and still paying his staff full day wages while they aren't there because it's not our fault he's on vacation = super duper plus. Working in MWC where I grew up and running into every single person I've ever known within one day = eh. I used to think that my success would be measured in the number of miles I would end up away from home. Everyone wants to grow up and move away. I didn't relocate but I moved out and moved far enough away that I don't know the people in 7-11 or Walmart. I only run into people I know if I choose to. Today, I ran into my 6th grade teacher, Kelly's neice, Melanie's nephew and brother-in-law, and my cousin has an appointment tomorrow. I don't mind seeing all of these people. It's quite nice to see friendly faces. However, I also think...wow it's 11 years since I moved away from here and now I work accross the street from my childhood home and alma mater. Boy did I do far. Well, whatever. I pay the bills, I raise my children, I adore my husband, I love my family, I am not OLD (as of today) and I am so exciting I can't stand it. So take your measure of success by miles and shove it. My house will be clean and my kids will be happy and most importantly I now have fridays to hang out at the pool while I pretend to all of you that I will do something really responsible with my extra day off. LOL.