Well, the nights are getting colder and the days are shorter. I’m not ready for my third winter in Dickinson. I will admit I’m better equipped, I know what shovel to use, have my snow blower, got my car starter and block heater….but that doesn’t mean that I’m ready for the cold and the snow and the ice….yuck.
The second Community Field Day is over! We had just under 60 people present and a phenomenal speaker serve as the keynote. Kim Huston, author of “Small Town Sexy: The Allure of Living in Small Town America” came from Bardstown, Kentucky to present. We had a women’s social the night before Community Field Day. We had a great turn out with 31 women, 3 states, and 13 communities present. The next day, we had 10 communities and 4 states present. We had some great feedback from the event and even had representation from the Bush Foundation present. Kim also did a great job and signed my copy of her book.
Work has been picking up as we are finishing up Community Field Day activities, but also starting Ladies Night Out. This is a rediscover downtown Dickinson shopping celebration. Last year we had hoped for 100 shoppers and 20 stores…what we got was 300 shoppers and almost 30 stores! This year there is already an additional buzz about the event. I’m hoping that we get 300-350 shoppers and have at least 25 stores confirmed and committed.
Last weekend I had Ashley’s bachelorette party. It seems like yesterday that we were living across the hall from each other and TonyDanza was running across the hall to play with her cat. We were both single and figuring out what we wanted. Next weekend is her wedding. I’m a bridesmaid and I know she’ll make a beautiful bride. My official date is Tiffany. I’m so excited to spend some quality time with her. She’s also so straight with me…I know I over-think things but she always reminds me to simplify and stay grounded.
Work has been picking up as we are finishing up Community Field Day activities, but also starting Ladies Night Out. This is a rediscover downtown Dickinson shopping celebration. Last year we had hoped for 100 shoppers and 20 stores…what we got was 300 shoppers and almost 30 stores! This year there is already an additional buzz about the event. I’m hoping that we get 300-350 shoppers and have at least 25 stores confirmed and committed.
Last weekend I had Ashley’s bachelorette party. It seems like yesterday that we were living across the hall from each other and TonyDanza was running across the hall to play with her cat. We were both single and figuring out what we wanted. Next weekend is her wedding. I’m a bridesmaid and I know she’ll make a beautiful bride. My official date is Tiffany. I’m so excited to spend some quality time with her. She’s also so straight with me…I know I over-think things but she always reminds me to simplify and stay grounded.
I made it home and spent a day with the family. I got to look at Alaina’s senior pictures. They have so many to chose from…it will be interesting to see what they comes out when they make their final decision. The other show and tell that happened was Dad’s brand new combine. It’s like Christmas in October. Dad got a 9600 with more bells and whistles than I’ve seen…it even has a trap door and a special seat…the only thing it doesn’t have is a cd player! I don’t think either of us will miss the 2 little combines!
Paul and I decided to just be friends, it works better. Relationships aren’t easy and it’s work to find that one-in-a-million. I’ll just keep looking, I just know that it’s a harder feat right now sitting in the middle of the oil patch.
Another bit of work that I’ve been chiseling away at is the basement. Mel finally got all of her things in the basement and we have been covered in boxes and piles since she moved in, and that way May. A couple weekends ago, I had a break-through and this weekend we even saw a climax. We actually saw floor and could unroll some carpet squares. I would even call the basement livable! Ha! I’m proud of what we all accomplished.
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