Summer is Underway!

I haven't felt much like writing lately, although I think about it all the time. Being so busy a lot, it leaves little room or energy to sit down at my computer and pound out some words. I was feeling unusually tired, only to find out that my thyroid was acting a little sluggish again, so my doctor increased my dosage of Synthroid. It's been about a week, and I'm feeling more energetic.

I have been indulging in a great book called The Hungry Season and it really fills the void. T. Greenwood has a beautiful writing style that simply and effortlessly carries me from one chapter to the next. Pages fly by and I'm amazed. I love that I'm reading again. During school semesters it is hard to catch up on leisure reading as I'm inundated with textbook reading.

Aziza had a meltdown this past week one day when she was leaving a friend's house. Seems all the friends that were there have siblings, and to her that means they always have a playmate. True, true... but they also get under each other's skin just as much and that she has no clue about. However, I realize being an only child, she will have those longing feelings for a brother or sister. Since I'm not going to be able to magically produce one of those, I think a pet is the best option for her. We need something small, low-maintenance, stink free(as stink free as we can get), and cute. I thought about hamsters but they are not as friendly with kids, will bite more often than not, and they do make more of a stink mess. Gerbils on the other hand have much better reviews. Plus, being social animals, unlike the hamster that can be solitary with no issues, they love to have a companion in their cage, and love to bond with people. I only hope I can get Aziza comfortable enough to touch them and pick them up. She's very skittish about most animals, so maybe I can break her of it. We head out this morning to pick up the little guys (and I say guys because they advise to buy them in pairs - makes for much happier gerbils).

Not much on the dating scene for me; staying away from it for a while. The drama and disappointment is more than I can stand, and quite honestly, I'm content alone. Sure, it would be nice to meet someone special that really complements me and my life, where we make each other happy. Why wouldn't I want that but I can't make something happen. Like everyone says, "It's all in the timing." Well, that's fine but I'm done watching the clock... at least for now.

Aziza starts her summer program this week at the Boys & Girls Club and it should be lots of fun for her. Plus, this year they take the kids ages 8-12 to the Endwell Greens Golf Course where they can learn to play golf on a child-size 6-hole golf course. Can't wait to get the feedback on that!

I'm looking forward to our next summer weekend getaway! Thinking Lake George would be a great place to visit. I've never been there and I think the fun and attraction of the area would be perfect for Aziza. Would love to do it this 4th of July weekend but may have to push it off just a little bit. Plenty of time - two whole months of summer to go!

All for now... wishing everyone a terrific summer as it gets underway!