Life as always finds balance - even when things are at their most challenging.   While I still need to seek another job teaching to finish my Masters' commitment, and that leaves a very sour note in the pit of my throat, I am feeling very positive about what summer and beyond will bring.

I can hardly complain, there is so much to look forward to:

Travelling internationally again this summer! It's been seven long years!!

I have seen so much more of Texas this past year from Del Rio and will be up in the Pan Handle (Lubbock).

This makes it a little easier to accept the recession - even that in a strange way has helped us live our lives more effectively.  Less wastage - economize, economize.  Today I was able to save us $300 per month with a mortgage rate reduction and cutting  back on our cellphone plans.  Already chopped the cable service - we hardly ever watch movies and when we do we can use the Netflix service for just a few dollars a month.  It is crazy to pay for tv cable service!  I'm still looking at how I can get a better deal for internet service.  Paid off my store cards and just have one credit card balance.

Bob even decided to get a second part time job just in case I can't get another teaching job at the same pay (I know it's going to cost more to travel to work - no more driving 10 minutes to work).   So we know we will get by okay.

Am really happy I'm beginning to lose weight (10lbs and going for the next 20).  This summer I'll be out on the lake kayaking, walking more and swimming.

Easter certainly is a great time to take stock and realize life is always what you make it, so get up and make a change to improve your situation!