I am so glad that going back to regular life has been easy for you, Hammie! You are taking life by the horns, and I like it. I am a bit jealous of the cleaning help. We are in a place where we can afford this, but I am still very concerned about the college years that are quickly approaching for our four children, and I can't justify spending on the extras. I am the same way about massages and mani/pedicures, although I must admit that in the summer I must have professionals take care of the toes!
Glad you are back in the US, Hammie, even though you are completely across the country. Funny, since my husband's work team is based Sunnyvale, CA and I constantly here about what is going on there, I always feel that I am much closer to you than I really am. I like our high tech world that allows us to have friends around the world.
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