What a great day to go for a walk. I did about 3.5 miles at Twin Lakes this afternoon. I also ran into a fellow Toastmaster on the trail. Michelle Teague and I elbow bumped and took a selfie. She’s so excited for my 💯 Stylish DTM blog this week. I don’t know what will get the 💯 treatment yet. I have something in mind though. For now let’s take a look at the week ahead.
It’s another off week and that means more Toastmasters Zoom visits. I’m looking at another Cranberry High Noon visit tomorrow plus my Greensburg meeting this Wednesday evening. I will be attending Midday’s open house in the afternoon and Elk County this Thursday night. I’m hoping to do a third Earlybirds visit Saturday morning. I’ve got this down.
In addition to Toastmasters Virtual meetings, I’m wrapping up Financial Peace University on Tuesday night with the rest of my group. The leaders have been very friendly and helpful. I’ve taken it a little more seriously than I did back in 2008. Live like no one else so later you can live like no one else. The final session will cover real estate and mortgages and giving. Dave Ramsey says it’s wise to pay off your home early (15 year mortgage instead of a 30 year mortgage).
It may be back to work soon for me at WIS. I’ve spent the last few weeks at home (I was off for a week and a half before temporarily helping Rite Aid stock shelves). Since Good Friday I’ve been home. I’ve got a little routine going but we’ll get to that in a minute. I think this recent round of time off has put things in perspective for me.
While I’ve been off, I’ve grown spiritually. I’m taking time to read the Bible every morning. I’m also studying John 15 and learning about the True Vine and the branches. I also started The Daniel Dilemma (part of my Saturday morning bible study). I’m also reading books related to Financial Peace University by Rachel Cruze and Chris Hogan. I’ve started listening to country music 🎸 Plus I’m catching up on season five of Gilmore Girls. You jump I jump Jack. In omnia paratus.
I shower every morning in addition to studying the Bible. I now change into a nice outfit instead of lounging in sweatpants all day like most have being home all day. I find time during the day to walk too. Sometimes I go to Twin Lakes, but occasionally I do head up to Ligonier. If I’m feeling lucky I’ll drive up to Westmont. Nostalgia trip I know.
I’ve changed mentally. I’ve gone back to my roots and remembered where I came from and what I studied. I fear that I’ll lose all that and go back to my old habits once I get back into my old work routine. There’s going to be new rules in effect to keep everyone safe and healthy, which I understand. I don’t seem as emotionally attached as I once did. I feel I’m on a different path than everyone else and I feel I need to move on for good this time. It almost happened in 2018 with Giant Eagle but it didn’t work out. I think I need to have a better game plan in place. I have my reasons for wanting to leave but I’m not sharing them in this blog out of respect for myself and my coworkers.
Some of the things I want to highlight in the blog this week include my tour of HGA from May of 2000. It’s 20 years since I graduated high school and started college. The school is still special to me despite its faults. I still remember taking a tour of the place all those years ago. I want to explain the reasoning behind why we decided that this was the place for me to go instead of say, WCCC.
I’m also going to go back in time and hit on some past Mother’s Day memories I’ve experienced. We’ve had many traditions over the years and many fun picnics. It’s not the same now that we’ve lost many loved ones and we’ve all grown up and started families of our own. I’ll take you to my favorite places and show you some of our games we used to play.
Time to close off the blog. I can’t believe we’re closing in 💯 blogs on this page. Thank you all for your support of the Stylish Traveling DTM. I couldn’t have done it without you all encouraging me. Lots of 20 year celebrations this year with graduating high school, starting college, and the premiere of Gilmore Girls.
Remember this coming week to live your best life. Be your best you. ROCK out because you are worth it. Don’t forget to laugh because laughter is the best medicine. Life happens, coffee helps. What makes you different makes you stand out.
Bye everyone. Love you. X’s and O’s. STYLISH DTM
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