encouragement in stirrups.

as last mentioned, i start a new gig today. i'm really excited about it and of course have some first-day nerves.

when someone had a big accomplishment in our family, it was highly celebrated and you'd end up getting your breakfast, lunch or dinner on The Red Plate (one of the many traditions my mom started). since my mom lives on the other side of the country, i was not surprised to see an email from her this a.m. with the subject line Have a great day. however, the rest of her message did throw me off a little:

Hi hon on my way to the gyno have a WONDERFUL DAY

Love you MOM

p.s. believe me when i tell you i struggled with the name of this post. too much? apologies.

congratulations! the dog is sick.

i got a new job that i'm super excited about and i've been keeping my mom in the loop since i started interviewing with them months ago. it's been a long process, but as previously noted, the job thing is a big one in our family and this opportunity is one i was really hoping for.

much time has been spent by the two of us discussing this job and the interview process. she gave me advice on what she does with WeightWatchers; i listened patiently and took in the relevant parts. so when i finally got the offer, i texted my mom to let her know. this was her text back:

Congratulations you'll have

to tell me all about it maybe 

over a cup of coffee

At the vets again Morgan is 

now throwing up

MOM