A bit about my weekend...

Monday, Monday, can't trust that day.

Monday, Monday, sometimes it just works out that way.

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This Monday morning begins in a jumbled mix of emotions for me as last week ended with some work drama that sort of followed me throughout my weekend. We had a "workforce reduction" on Friday and let four people go, and I hated having to be involved in that. I work in a small office where I wear many hats, and much to my chagrin "Human Resources" is one of them. I know that those who lost their jobs will be just fine in the long run, but it was awful to have to bear witness to someone being forced to change directions. Did.Not.Like.That. At all.

Two of the co-workers who left were such good work friends to me so that made it even harder. I know they have furry friends at home, so I hope this weekend they found comfort in them the way I did with my Lucky dog.

And I hope Saturday's sunshine was soothing to their souls...

Every other day, every other day of the week is fine...yeah...

But whenever Monday comes... 

And on the complete opposite side of the spectrum, yesterday found me in the sweet company of my blog friend, Alison. Alison is originally from Scotland, but resides in Spain these days, and we first met last year when Carrie and I traveled to England and she joined us in London for the weekend. We drank a margarita in London and the weather was super cold at the time. We vowed to have another margarita in the sun next time, and yesterday we did just that.

I loved having lunch outside with Alison and our guys ~ just so awesome. This was our lunch view...

I'd had plans to show Alison the downtown Phoenix area, but the annual PFChang's Marathon was in full swing and there were lots of road closures around the valley. So instead we spent a little time at my house, I baked a batch of cookies for her to take back to her hotel, and we managed a little shopping in downtown Chandler. A stop at a favorite coffee shop provided a fun surprise when two of my nephews popped in. I love that they sat and visited with Alison and me for a while. ♥ ♥

And now Monday morning brings a clean slate and a chance to make our way through another week. I have to believe there's going to be some good stuff in the mix.

Monday, Monday, so good to me.

Monday, Monday, it was all I hoped it would be...

{lyrics by The Mamas and the Papas}

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