Elated

That's the only way I know how to describe my mood.

I just can't stop smiling and for no apparent reason.

This weekend has just felt like a turning point.

I went to a craft fair where I got some really awesome spiced carrot jam and I also went to a baby shower.

I chatted with old friends.

Made new friends.

And just overall have a feeling of coming out of the tunnel.

Yeah, I'm still broke and seriously thinking of taking on a part time job and Christmas is going to be very lean. I have talked to numerous family members and we have agreed to very limited gift swapping and in some cases, none at all. We are planning a game night with dinner or maybe a movie night. We are focusing on being together and not the gift part of it. It's a relief.

I'm going out to the Old Port tomorrow night. There is an Irish Pub that has trivia night. My rideshare buddy invited me along and I don't have to work on Wed so I'm game. I finally feel like getting out and doing things. Don't get me wrong...I still am very much a homebody but at least now I'm open to going out. A couple of weeks ago I would have just declined any invitation without a thought. I'm getting so much better.

I am going to my BFF's for Thanksgiving dinner. I got the official invite yesterday at the baby shower. I was told to bring all my extra coinage since there will be poker going on after. (Now I know why I was invited, so they could take all my money)

The other reason I may be elated is because after today I am on vacation!! Yeah it kinda sucks working today but it is also pretty cool having Monday and Friday on the same day.


Still smiling.