Fallen for Autumn

Wow this summer was hectic. Between work, starting school again, moving the parents, and my grandmother passing away the summer flew by. I have not been in a classroom in around 7 years so that took a little getting used to again. Unfortunately because of the craziness I really neglected my vegetable garden this year, nothing really grew at all. The main reason for this entry is my grandmother.

My grandmother was a great lady. She was really strong and determined. She didn't let anything scare her away from her goals. During WWII she was a weather girl in the Marine Corps. She lived a very happy life and died with her children around. Unfortunately because of the distance between us I only really saw her once a year so I didn't get to know her as well as I should have. In the email exchanges among my family after she passed everyone told stories about the great memories they had of her. After reading all of these emails I began to think about what people would say about me.

I know I have made many many mistakes in my life but I don't want to be remembered for them. I would really like to believe that people would say I was a loyal friend, a compassionate person who care for all life, and though I complained a lot I do appreciate the little things that when I was younger I took for granted. I tried to reconnect with some people this year but unfortunately I believe those rifts are too large to fix. Life is too short to hold grudges. I want to be remembered as a good person who made did a lot of good in the world.

I do have to say that this summer/fall was a volunteer heavy time, which made me feel good. I volunteered 3 days of Naperville Last Fling and all 8 nights of Naperville Independent Film Festival, racking up many hours toward my goal. Oh hoo almost at 100. Remember these hours don't include all of the fun meetings I have gone to.

Goal = 100 hours
To date = 95.5 hours
To go = 4.5 hours