I made some white beans that I had been soaking for a day. I started them in the crockpot but it is not working properly. I took out the pot insert and put it in the oven. They just got done and Ms gave them the thumbs up.

Had a lovely Skype convo with my kids today. They live in Australia, are currently working in South Africa and are off on a holiday to Mozambique. Oh to be that young and adventurous again!

a message om facebook from a young man who once upon a time was in squad in the reserves he came to me to ask my advise back then on his joining ROTC I told him he had a lot of potential and he would make a good officer he is now a Capt and is deployed overseas "you set me on the right path. I can't thank you enough for being an amazing NCO mentor and a wonderful friend". this is the message he left for me I am so proud of him he is a awesome commander and will go far

My 4 yr old nephew running around in a batman mask and cape! :)

Her voice and the memory of it when I don't hear it

I had a webinar and teleseminar conference this morning at 8am. As I clicked on the "brew" button for my coffee pot, I smiled. When I cranked up the heat to 80, I smiled again. I'm still smiling. :)

Morning chat with my sexy girlfriend...

Seeing His words when i woke up.

22 days

Talking with my girl (f) and that she made it safely to her destination in the crazy winter conditions.
Telling her about part of my dream from couple of nights ago and it made her tear up (but in a happy way :))

Developing new friendships.

First patient of the morning was a Rottweiler puppy named "Banjo" who peed on my foot and threw up on my shirt. (Have I mentioned that I love scrubs?) His human mom was anxious that I'd be upset until I joked that we'd bill her extra for the bodily fluids if she insisted. Her response? "Bodily fluids are extra here too?" Laughed until I almost fell over. Almost asked what she's been paying for them elsewhere. Might have to raise our rates!

Laughing & smiling..
 

This morning I have my nieces & nephews because school is closed.. While having them clean thier rooms my niece after 5min. Said Aunt barbie im done with my room.. Well me being an only child I know the "hiding under the bed" trick all to well.. As I started pulling things out from under her bed I could hear her mumbling to herself.. "oh this isnt going to be a fun day @ all"... I lost it...things kids do & say..

Everything... just... everything...

I took some of my participants (I work with adults with developmental disabilities) to the Ripleys aquarium today, their joy and amazement put the biggest smile on my face. Just hearing the words "Rose! look! ocean!" Has kept me smile all day

Just saw Julie's visa post for Dreamer. Left me with a happy smile for them both.