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It is so nice to have a computer back that works again. It is used for so many things. I am not talking about idleness, but real life things. Our personal information, our business, our school, contacts. The list goes on. Just like in the old days, we used manila files. Now we use technology. Like any tool, when used correctly, is a great resource. I have missed writing........ The last few months have been very busy for me. With "slow season" or "off season" in the vacation rental world, that just means more work for those of us who care for the houses. For instance, now is the time for owner checkins. So, we need to get in there and not only make the house pretty, but clean it when they leave. Also for us, starting out with only 5 houses in September, and now having 40, we had to go into every single unit, and clean up after other companies. Not bad clean up, but we have a standard that not everyone does. So, with Mike still working at his full-time job, I have taken on a lot of the duties. It has been an amazing experience. I do look forward to Saturday only work, though. The children have been experiencing what I call a different summer vacation. They have had quite a bit of time off this spring. This means, that soon, they will resume their regular lessons. They will also be schooling in the summer. The reactions I get when I tell others that is pretty weird. For one, there are so many tourists here in the summer, I don't feel that we will miss out on festivities. We enjoy going to the beach when the crowds are low. We try to get our fun in before the visitors come. And, it gets so hot here, most of our time is spent indoors, unless we are at the pool. They will be done schooling by noon anyhow. So, I don't see a problem with it. Every family has to do what is right for them. That is the beauty of home schooling. I have heard of public schools out west that school all year round. They just get different vacations at different intervals. So, I try not to let the opinions of others discourage me. Everyone has an opinion. That is fine. And disagreeing with it is fine too. I have learned that when someone disagrees with your opinion, it doesn't mean they stop loving you. I never knew that before. (deep story for another time) I am happy to have learned that. It is freeing. So often we can get trapped by our own thoughts. So, if I say something on my blog that you don't agree with, I hope you will still read. One day I may say something that you do agree with. If we all thought the same, what a boring world we would live in. I am happy that my 7 children have different personalities and opinions. I am happy that my husband is completely different than I am. Wow would I go insane if I was married to anyone like me! I mean I like myself and all, but sometimes I get on my own nerves. I think that is why most of my friends have softer and quieter personalities than me. We balance each other out. Funny, I had no intention of writing all this. Guess my fingers and my brain have really missed just talking. I will write about other things later. Thank you to all my faithful readers for not giving up on me. |
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It is so nice to have a computer back that works again. It is used for so many things. I am not talking about idleness, but real life things. Our personal information, our business, our school, contacts. The list goes on. Just like in the old days, we used manila files. Now we use technology. Like any tool, when used correctly, is a great resource. I have missed writing........ The last few months have been very busy for me. With "slow season" or "off season" in the vacation rental world, that just means more work for those of us who care for the houses. For instance, now is the time for owner checkins. So, we need to get in there and not only make the house pretty, but clean it when they leave. Also for us, starting out with only 5 houses in September, and now having 40, we had to go into every single unit, and clean up after other companies. Not bad clean up, but we have a standard that not everyone does. So, with Mike still working at his full-time job, I have taken on a lot of the duties. It has been an amazing experience. I do look forward to Saturday only work, though. The children have been experiencing what I call a different summer vacation. They have had quite a bit of time off this spring. This means, that soon, they will resume their regular lessons. They will also be schooling in the summer. The reactions I get when I tell others that is pretty weird. For one, there are so many tourists here in the summer, I don't feel that we will miss out on festivities. We enjoy going to the beach when the crowds are low. We try to get our fun in before the visitors come. And, it gets so hot here, most of our time is spent indoors, unless we are at the pool. They will be done schooling by noon anyhow. So, I don't see a problem with it. Every family has to do what is right for them. That is the beauty of home schooling. I have heard of public schools out west that school all year round. They just get different vacations at different intervals. So, I try not to let the opinions of others discourage me. Everyone has an opinion. That is fine. And disagreeing with it is fine too. I have learned that when someone disagrees with your opinion, it doesn't mean they stop loving you. I never knew that before. (deep story for another time) I am happy to have learned that. It is freeing. So often we can get trapped by our own thoughts. So, if I say something on my blog that you don't agree with, I hope you will still read. One day I may say something that you do agree with. If we all thought the same, what a boring world we would live in. I am happy that my 7 children have different personalities and opinions. I am happy that my husband is completely different than I am. Wow would I go insane if I was married to anyone like me! I mean I like myself and all, but sometimes I get on my own nerves. I think that is why most of my friends have softer and quieter personalities than me. We balance each other out. Funny, I had no intention of writing all this. Guess my fingers and my brain have really missed just talking. I will write about other things later. Thank you to all my faithful readers for not giving up on me. |
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