Back to Work
It was a good weekend away from work. I was able to spend time with family who I don't normally get to see. Some folks even showed up who I haven't seen in over fifteen years. The occasion of putting up my father's headstone and having a memorial for him was a sad one though. I can't believe he's been gone for a year now. He never got to see me graduate or learn that I got a great job in CT.
I return to work tonight. I have just about adjusted to going to sleep and waking at regular times so I'm sure this weekend will be a tough one for me. I love the job but the long, overnight hours are very difficult. It was so nice to wake up by 7am each day I was off. I have missed the peacefulness and solitude that comes with rising early. It was nice to enjoy it even if only for a handful of days.
The last shift I worked was the night before Halloween and it was the busiest shift I have worked to date. I continue to find it amazing how careless so many people are each and every day. This has made me a more cautious person, especially on the road when I drive since the majority of people I see have been involved in a car accident.
As I continue to mourn the loss of my father while starting a new chapter of my professional life, I try to take comfort in thinking that somehow he knows of my accomplishments and is proud of me.