Back to Life

Since my unfortunate departure from working in the kitchen, I have not been working. In result, the wedding plans have been my primary enemy, gnawing at my brain like a rabid dog. I must admit I had more than free time on my hands. In the beginning I enjoyed it like any person sleeping in till noon, preparing a nice lunch, taking a nice walk, meeting up with friends for dinner and drinks. My time with Shane is an absolute treat. A couple of weeks go by and my attempts to be productive turns into working out at the gym or outdoors, meet friends for lunch, grocery shopping, cooking, dinner party. Once or twice a week, Happy Hour at Tsunami half off sake infused drinks and two dollar hand rolls. Yum. It sounds good and all, but it gets lifeless.

Slowly, but surely, I began to miss the interaction with people. I began to miss the day to day routine. The need for structure and purpose starts to sink in. It was time. I decided to go back to work. Between you and me, the grass is greener on the office path. No more grease on my face and no more sweat swamp. No more uniforms. For you kids at home, just say no to low wages.

I landed a job that I am so lucky to have. Besides, the daily free lunch, free flowers, free parking and travel reimbursement, free annual trip to aspen. Did I forget to mention benefits? Oh and the pay is obscene. I am grateful to Tim, Kurt and Jon Fast for being such troopers!

There is not one moment in the day that brings joy to my heart, because of the people that encompasses my life. Smile. Giggle.

This is Shellie Cadelinia coming to you from cloud nine, back to you Bob in the studio.