Finally, vacations are over. I've done much damage.

It is good to re-enter the real world where the ebb and flow has a schedule. Returning to work is challenging, though. To recapture the rhythm in getting the salads and desserts done on time will be interesting! The summer menus are full of fresh fruits and vegetables--all very time-consuming.

So, with mixed feelings, I'm back.

My first day back to work was full of blessings!

All I asked for was strength to get it all done; God gave me more! He provided me with another set of hands most of the day, so my workload was cut in half. Today and tomorrow I have that same set of helping-hands, too.

I marvel at the attention God gives to something as insignificant as "my day at the office."

It's back to work I go. It's been a great two weeks!

While on vacation, I had time to dig deeper into my desire for a healthier lifestyle. I did more reading and have a clearer vision of God's desire for each of us to be careful with what we allow to sway us. Oh, how quickly good intentions can be forgotten when the door is cracked to wrong influences.

In this renewed awareness, I know I need to stay away from taking that first bite.

It's good to be home! It was a wonderful vacation.

This time of relaxation was such a blessing. We all needed it. Leaving the hustle and bustle behind for a few days is essential for strengthening mind, soul and spirit. I think that was all done--an overall reboot. I feel ready again to fly into action!

God graciously provided (as the ten of us) had a memorable stay in the Sunshine State.

Another speedy weekend is behind me. I have three busy days ahead of me, then...

I'm on vacation for two weeks! I'm looking forward to that. I have a lot to accomplish, though, before I can leave. Sadly, I was scammed last week, so I have extra work to do so the bank can move ahead to do their next step to File a Dispute against the company. (I found out the hard way--nothing is free!)

Life is certainly a classroom, and I still have much to learn!

I'm so happy it's finally Friday--and payday!

The weekend is fairly busy, unfortunately. It takes some of the fun out of Saturday. I'm looking forward to Tuesday, though--my last day of work for a couple weeks, plus I will get paid! I've never had that before and am so thankful for a two-week paid vacation.

God has directed me down different paths (these past two years), but I constantly see His hand through it all.

I've been getting up at 5:15 (instead of 6:15) and really enjoy the extra time I have in the morning before going to work.

Something is always going to take your best energy, and that's what my job does. By the time I get home, I'm spent--especially the two days I have exercise class right after work. I feel God's challenge to get the most out of each day; and knowing I will be held accountable for my daily time decisions, I'm taking what I do more seriously.

Some things are out of my control--but many things are not.