Tax season went by like a flash. Then, this spring, the
company I work for sold off part of the business. I ended up working for the
new company, too. As usual, the whole process ended up being a LOT more work than expected.
Also, this spring, a friend of mine, Teresa, whom I have
known since kindergarten, and I took a “Hands-On” Advanced Pasta cooking class.
Teresa is an amazing cook. She and I were given the responsibility of making
the marinara sauce (among other things.) It was great taking the chef’s recipe
and “doctoring it up” so that she and I were happy with it. Even the chef
thought it was very good.
After that, I spent the summer replacing the old wooden
retaining wall and fence around the front yard with a new stone wall, aluminum
fence and an in-ground automatic sprinkler system– my LAST major outdoor
project. This time I mean it. J (Although, I am going to miss working out in the sun
and the heat; I LOVE the heat!) Next summer, I’ll have to content myself with
gardening.
I pretty much completely zoned out during the fall. I
puttered in the yard a bit, but basically didn’t accomplish much of anything
other that catching up on crossword puzzles, cryptograms and cooking. I really
needed the break.
I spent Thanksgiving at my daughter’s house. It is SO much
fun spending time with the Grandkids! Addison (Addie) is 7 now and is in first
grade. Clayton will turn 2 this Saturday (12/07/2013.) He is SUCH a grandpa’s
boy!
Now that we are into the holiday season… I have to fit in 24
hours of continuing education for my Enrolled Agent’s license, I am working on
becoming certified as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor before the end of the year,
there is all that Christmas shopping to do, I need to start closing out the
books for my accounting clients AND I have to gear up for the next tax
season!!!!
But, what’s new with you??? Write and let me know what has
been happening with you this year.
I hope you all have a marvelous holiday season and keep in
touch!
