Thanks to Rhubarb for the title!

I have decided to look for the chocolate in life. I don't know why this past year has been so hard for me, but it has been and I am seeing the light. I am making a sign for work-a reminder- LOOK FOR THE CHOCOLATE!. I am sure that there will be questions. But it will be a good reminder for me. There is good in all things, either for growth or just plain old good times. I have forgotten that. (thank you TT-you may not have meant it this way, but I am now looking for the good and that change of outlook helps.)

Where is the Chocolate today?

Well, we found out this morning that my manager is no longer just acting but is now Branch Chief until further notice. So, that makes it a more secure position for her and for us as her employees.

Today is my birthday -53 years. and I have survived and grown. And yet, despite what I wrote earlier, I am not old. My mind feels like it did when I was 20. I still think the much the same way-a little tempered with life's experiences, but still wondering what lies ahead and around the corner. I mean, is this all there is? I don't think so!

I know I need to revamp my dreams for myself. I have lost them. And that journal that was a surprise gift, is where I am going to write down what my dreams are. Remember when you were young and you would imagine what you would be when you were all grown up? When 30 was old? Well, it is time I imagined what I am going to be when I am all grown up. Like what will I be when I am 80? I stopped doing that, and I think that is when I started having trouble.

Then, I need to look and see what steps to take to have those dreams come true. The dreams of my youth may be gone, but this brain is still kicking.

Where is the Chocolate? Right in front of me!