Today was an interesting day. First I went to a testing center and took an
exam. It was for a professional certification – something I’ve worked toward for a long time. It was a 200 question exam that took about 2 ½
hours, and it was the culmination of a long, difficult climb. It means a lot to me professionally.
My husband was at an all-day training event today, so when I
passed it, all I could do was text him the good news. I also let my boss know and called my son.
Then I was pretty much out of celebration opportunities.
So I scrubbed my kitchen floor, cleaned our master bath, and
cleaned some spots on my dining room floor and a bar stool, all in preparation for having family to my house for Thanksgiving. After that I made a
grocery list and went grocery shopping. Then it was time to meet Bob at a
Scout-related dinner. It was a pleasant
enough affair, with lots of great people at it, but I was pleasantly surprised
when Bob suggested we leave at the earliest polite opportunity.
Since then, we’ve been relaxing at home with a plate of
cheese and crackers, him enjoying a beer, me a glass of wine. We’ve watched a couple of our favorite shows
from Acorn TV. It’s not necessarily the celebration I would have chosen, but it’s
been nice.
But I can’t help but reflect on what an odd day it has
been! From professional heights to
scullery maid to dutiful wife to comfortable old married couple. Wow!
