Finally! We runaway to Portland for Thanksgiving.
This year was work, work, work. Began January 2 at the legislature. Then in May we began our campaign for reelection. Early morning sign wave, then creating brochures, photos, canvassing, ending with afternoon sign waving. A long hot summer. Glad its over. After a short break, got an offer to work at another state department as an emergency hire foe 89 days. That was an education itself.
Reelection means I get to start work at the Capitol on January 2, again.
As you can tell, I am ready for a change of scenery. Friends from Bellingham are meeting us in Portland and we have a fun schedule planned. Sleeping in, breakfast, shopping, sight seeing, & wine tasting in Newberg. Wait till you see the house we all rented.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Life happens...no excuses
Began writing in June, with good intentions of posting regularly. Sure...
Well the campaign was grueling, the summer hot and I am two years older. Long days began with early morning sign waving, then meet to work on brochures/mailers, fast lunch, canvassing, finishing with afternoon sign wave.
Yes, I wore sunscreen, yes, I still got tan, and think I wore out my favorite MBT sandals.
Victory was not the hoped-for landslide. But a win is a win.
I was enjoying a relaxing August when an offer to work came in. So here I am in an office downtown. The quiet air conditioned office is such a contrast to the hectic summer.
Well the campaign was grueling, the summer hot and I am two years older. Long days began with early morning sign waving, then meet to work on brochures/mailers, fast lunch, canvassing, finishing with afternoon sign wave.
Yes, I wore sunscreen, yes, I still got tan, and think I wore out my favorite MBT sandals.
Victory was not the hoped-for landslide. But a win is a win.
I was enjoying a relaxing August when an offer to work came in. So here I am in an office downtown. The quiet air conditioned office is such a contrast to the hectic summer.
The Campaign Trail
Right after mom's passing, Thanksgiving, getting the house ready for new tenants, & Christmas, I went back to work at the State Legislature House of Representatives. This session was very exciting and went so quickly. Not many hearings for our committee on higher education, but intense and engaging none the less.
It's work I enjoy. Because after being in a career that used my right brain, being creative and working with things I love such as fabric, color, style, cash flow, and travel, I was forced to be analytical, work nicely with others in an office, commute daily and not dress like a designer anymore. (what a sentence?!)
Now that session is over and its another election year, I am on the campaign trail. One day after sine die, the campaign committee began working on sign waving schedule, writing and planning mailers, canvassing, endorsement letters, budget etc. This is more work than the session was. And we do have an opponent.
We are now seven weeks to election day. The schedule of daily activities is compressing and hopefully enough to ensure a landslide victory.
It's work I enjoy. Because after being in a career that used my right brain, being creative and working with things I love such as fabric, color, style, cash flow, and travel, I was forced to be analytical, work nicely with others in an office, commute daily and not dress like a designer anymore. (what a sentence?!)
Now that session is over and its another election year, I am on the campaign trail. One day after sine die, the campaign committee began working on sign waving schedule, writing and planning mailers, canvassing, endorsement letters, budget etc. This is more work than the session was. And we do have an opponent.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Back after a long time away
Finally getting back to blogging. Can't believe it's been 9 months. Last year at this time, on the advice of my doctor, I dragged my mom to her doctor. He was shocked at her appearance and told me he was starting hospice immediately. She didn't live very much long after that. Everyone was shocked at her passing.
Ever since dad died, she became bitter and angry at the world, alienating both sides of the family. She became a recluse, refusing to leave the house. After many months of doctor visits, psychologist appointments, I gave in and just let her have her way. Eleven years she stayed inside her house, watching tv and doing nothing. Professional caregivers tried to please her but after a few months, familiarity bred contempt and she became ornery again. So we let her have her way.
Cleaning and clearing her house was a cathartic event. I did it alone, by choice. Got it ready to rent to a friend. It feels good to have people there, "living" in the house. They are a wonderful couple and truly care for the house. I think mom and dad would like them too. The house is getting much-needed attention and repair and good new energy.
Ever since dad died, she became bitter and angry at the world, alienating both sides of the family. She became a recluse, refusing to leave the house. After many months of doctor visits, psychologist appointments, I gave in and just let her have her way. Eleven years she stayed inside her house, watching tv and doing nothing. Professional caregivers tried to please her but after a few months, familiarity bred contempt and she became ornery again. So we let her have her way.
Cleaning and clearing her house was a cathartic event. I did it alone, by choice. Got it ready to rent to a friend. It feels good to have people there, "living" in the house. They are a wonderful couple and truly care for the house. I think mom and dad would like them too. The house is getting much-needed attention and repair and good new energy.
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