Time to Think About the Future, Not Relive the Past.

It's August 12, 2011. I haven't been in here in ages. I'll suffice it to say for now that I have been cancer free for six and a half years. I still go to the doctor every 3-4 months and until just recently, I was getting bi-annual CT scans. My doc finally told me in May that I've been cooked enough and he'll leave my body alone unless there's some reason to check.

I got married in 2005, have taken numerous vacations with my husband and children and have a wonderful career as a school library media specialist.

I am on to a new adventure this fall because I'm moving from my beloved elementary school of five years to one of our city's high schools to take over a job left vacant when one of my colleagues retired in June. In addition to that, I am taking on the challenge of being the Head Librarian for our entire school district (19 librarians including me) which is a HUGE honor!

My oldest daughter goes to high school this fall and my younger daughter will be in 7th grade. So much is happening all the time, but I am so grateful to be experiencing it all.

Tonight my husband and I are off to see the Pousette-Dart Band at a small, intimate music hall on the Massachusetts coast. This music reminds me of college and will be a new experience for my slightly older husband who prefers opera. I am appreciative that he's up for the adventure.

Despite having gone on many summer vacations the last few years, we decided to spend this one overhauling our house. We put in a new tile floor, repainted the dining room, put in new blinds, put some new fixtures in two of our bathrooms and decluttered a bit. I was really bummed that we didn't go on a trip as we usually do when my kids are away with their dad, but the changes in our beautiful home made it worthh it.

Next year, however, I want to go away. Where do I want to go? Hmmm.... we're thinking about the Outer Banks of North Carolina, but I'd like to go on a Baltic Cruise or to Italy. ...

It's time to close this blog and open up a new one...something that celebrates the present and talks about hopes for the future....