Thank you!!!

I started the day in a bad mood, after an email from the mediator saying that the court would probably asks us to submit everything again because they were some things that were crossed of and changed (aka...I did his job to mediate myself and Michael and didn't need to pay anybody $400). Lunch with my friend Emily got me in a much better mood :).
Then, to the Court house, for the 100th time...People on the phone have not been helpful and I have a lady there that has helped me a lot so I went by. I asked if we could initial next to everything that was changed and she said that was fine, and that's what the mediator makes people do...(see?? all by myself). I called Michael and he came right away (I love it when he collaborates)...So, that's done! We have our final hearing for D day on August 1st...one year later...how crazy!!!
Nobody's died in my family (knock on wood), nothing tragic has happened...but yet, so much people are helping me...Sometimes people that barely know me...The tittle and escrow lady didn't charge me a thing and she gave me some great advice about other "legal" things...The lady at the courthouse has answered a ton of questions and moved forward the hearing date without much problem :), my new friends Emily and Bryan have offered to help me with so many things (from figuring out a fence to moving the ground for sod, to preparing a Spanish class), my other friend Emily and her hubby have offered helping me put trim, tile and even fix the garage, Maria came and helped me grout and paint my kitchen table and chairs, my ex brother in law brought me a new bed (from the furniture place he works for) and has offered to do the stucco in my house for free as long as I get the materials, and the list goes on and on...It's crazy!!! God Bless those angels we meet in our path!!!
I truly don't think I deserve all this help. I'm extremely thankful to all these people and so happy to live where I do with so many amazing human beings. There's so much support in my life, so much encouragement and so much help. It's heartwarming.
"Salida, let the memories begin at the place where dreams come true"
Thank you people!!!!
Cata

Dont Worry, Be Happy :)

I'm happy. (period). Bills are paid, I am healthy, my daughters make my life. I'm happy. Things could be better, always; but I dont focus on that. It actually pushes me to improve, if I can or let go, if I cant, which reminds me I need to make an appointment w my therapist...She left me a very concerned message mentioning I never miss therapy...I think, as crazy as I am, she misses the most sane person that goes there and actually makes progress...I love her, she's a little crazy herself. More to come about my therapy sessions (I know you're really looking forward for this).
Today I am very thankful that Michael sent his eye-candy mechanic to take a look at my car and fix some things. He told me the car is in very good shape over all which made me feel good about my investment and gave me hope I wont have to do too much to it in the future as long as I keep it up. Michael doesn't help me a lot so I dont expect him too. Therefore it's always a bonus when he does. He watches the girls most of my work week which is a ton of help.
Moving to another subject, my diet didnt go well today. I ate no sweets but a few extra stuff so that's not good. However, I went back an forth to work in my bike, then to Safeway (only 6 blocks) and then for a 4 mile walk (about one hour)....that's more excercise I've done in a long time combined together...I dont think my butt got the memo: it still does the "earthquake" move...not looking forward to wearing a swimsuit yet.
I have a (people from the) South theme Party and for an unrealistic second I considered being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (Texas has been included), but the though of me in that skimpy costume would not attract men, it would make people cover me w blankets...so, I still don't know what I'm wearing...Any ideas???