Wiped out

I'm back home today after a conference out of town that began on Monday.  I know people love to go to conferences and training but I found the days long and exhausting.  It wasn't very far from home and I was able to spend two nights with the grandkids as opposed to a hotel room (you're welcome, University) but my own bed and routine will feel awfully good tonight.  I learned a few things, found that other people and jobs are a lot like mine, and that I'm not as clueless as I thought.  In fact, given the length of time I've been in this job I'm pretty up to speed.

The weather turned brutal cold today and I couldn't warm up.  I got home in the afternoon and went straight to take a hot bath.  R was home from his 5:00 to 2:00 shift so that was nice to see him so early in the day.  We had Chicken Verde soup for supper (left from Sunday) and man oh man was it delicious.  I ate soup, dozed on the couch, and am now typing to avoid reading the last few pages of the assignment for my leadership class.

I had a free hour today at the conference and spent some time in a couple of nearby shops.  I can't pass up a kitchen gadget store to save my soul.  Bought myself a pretty mug (that I don't need) for tea.  It's extra large and lovely and if that makes my mornings brighter it's worth it.  Man oh man I love my morning tea.  I even travel with my teabags because I worry there may not be any at my destination.  More often than not there are teabags, but when there aren't any then getting hot water is a bigger challenge.

I'm such a creature of habit.  I take comfort in my little things (tea in a pretty mug) and my routines (breakfast and the newspaper before I take my walk).  My daughter made me comfy and bought me whole wheat English muffins to start my mornings.  I felt very indulged.

I'm pooping out as I write this.  Clearly, I've got nothing but sleep on my mind.....