Swim-a-thon & Next Thursday

I've got just a minute...
I was up early. Our community had a yard sale this morning. So I pulled myself up, showered, the usual grooming...then headed down to first gate while my husband took the girls to Foresthill.
Not much I was interested in...I only bought a red tablecloth (big surprise) and a cat scratching post (for the baby kittens).
After making a quick stop at the local deli for sandwiches, I was off to Foresthill. Our second swim meet was hosted by the Foresthill Stingrays. We are the ALT Dolphins.

I got there just in time to watch Megan hit her first race. It was a relay and her team didn't win. You need all four kids to be pretty good, or else just one slow swimmer can lose it. Megan had a slow start...she looked around before diving...but easily caught up to the boys. Unfortunately, the ones after her blew it.

I sure sound like a horrible sports mom, don't I? Just wait til you have kids! You want them to succeed and certainly you give them praise...no matter who wins or what place. The point is that you do your best...and both my girls improved their times.

Megan swam in four races...Katie did 5.
I left early.
I missed Katie's last race.
She was fine with it. Barely making eye contact she said, "You're leaving, Okay, bye mom!"

I just got the call that she won. She took first in the 50 meter breast stroke! Dang. I wish I could have seen that!

I know your wondering...What is happening next Thursday?

Okay- here it is.

I'm going to take a test.
A very easy test.

And what is so great about that, Kathy?

Well, nothing I guess.
No.
It might be a turning point in my life.

You see, I've been a "stay at home mom" for almost 10 years now. Ouch- that's a long time! I've only had one job and that was at 24 hour fitness. I don't consider that working, cause it was not even 10 hours a week.

I've loved staying home...it's a tough job. A rewarding job.

I'm just taking a test!
It doesn't mean I'm going back to work!

Maybe...

PG&E pays very well. Especially if you're a temp.
I could use my income to take the family on extravagant vacations...or I can budget better and take the family on nice vacations. I could help pay for a home remodel...though I'm happy with it now.

Here are the real questions...

Do I want to work? Not really. I want to finish my book.
Will my family suffer if I'm not around as much? Maybe, maybe not.

I can take the test and wait until a part time job opens up.

The test is easy. They are looking for speed, accuracy and how well you can handle stress. Should be a breeze. I'm more concerned with taking the bart train into the city.
What city?
In the heart of San Francisco.