More Maine Musings
I stopped trying to write anything while I was on my trip to Maine since I was having such technological difficulties. It was nice to just be in the moment and not try to document everything. I really hate the self promotion I have to do in trying to get my book published. It does not feel authentic!
The day after my last post, I slept in wicked late for me. I was able to have the my favorite Maine meal, steamers and lobster. There was a roadside stand that has fresh seafood and will even steam it for you to go with all the accouterments necessary for it to be legitimate. It tasted like butter and was heavenly. The other grandmother to my nieces and nephews rents a cottage by a lake in Poland every year called, Blueberry Cove Cottage. The property is covered with Maine blueberries and I picked probably at least 5 lbs. I immediately made my new famous muffins and froze many berries to bring back to NC. I realized on this trip that my littles are not so little anymore and they have grown to be really amazing humans. I love being around them- they are some of my favorite people. The two girls are both 15 now with learner’s permits, so really wanted to practice driving. I loved being in the passenger seat for a change and they are so conscientious that I had no fear at all! They actually were driving too slow, but I would rather that than reckless.
Sam is 17 now with his own license and car and is an Assistant Manager at Subway with the title “Sandwich Artist”. He actually got a job for his sister at a different Subway store and she asked me to take her to get her first bank account so she could set up direct deposit. It made my Auntie heart burst with pride that I was the one honored to attend such an occasion and that she was mature enough to pick a credit union. The bank teller actually let her get a savings account without my name on it because it did not take her long to see Hannah is an old soul. I remember my first bank account at Androscoggin Bank- I put Tiffany on that account when we went to college together and we had to split it when we broke up (it was very similar to a divorce since we shared a car, a computer and bank account). I am so grateful we were so amicable. Honestly, we both tried to give the other one everything because both still loved each other very much. Alas. Hannah’s job tile on her bank account is “Sandwich Artist” but she and I both agree it should be #girlboss.
We spent lots of time in the lake, swimming, reading, splashing and chillaxing. We certainly know how to vacation. We consumed lots of ice cream. We played many board games. And I felt like myself again. I need my community for my serenity. I just cannot be away from them for too long. This trip was exactly what I needed to complete my healing from my African adventure. There are lots on the horizon on the job front but I cannot share anything definitively yet. Just know that I seem to be on the main stream of life right now, exactly where I am supposed to be right now.
