Soft Launch of my blog

Trying out my own blog...announced here first.

Read about me at: http://jenostrich.blogspot.com/

Blog, Take Two

I think I'm going to start my own blog. I've found this whole experience somewhat therapeutic while also reconnecting with my family members who live afar as well as my mom's dear friends.

So I gotta find some time to set it up but I'll make sure I post the new blog address here in case anyone is checking back, and of course on facebook and email.

My life isn't really all that interesting but many seem to be interested in it these days--so now you'll get to read all about it :)

Stay tuned.

Reality Check

Today I returned to work. A tad weird and unsettling. The whole question of "am I ready for this?" But after breakfast with my awesome boss and a receiving line of hugs as I entered, I walked into my office to find balloons floating around, flowers, a new candle and home made cupcakes (mmmmm). How nice is that?! And I realized I was nervous over nothing...and it's great to be returning to such a warm and welcoming group. The tough part was when I wanted to call my Mom to tell her how great my team is. As the days pass and the urges increase b/c the list of things I wish I could share with her is piling up, it's tough. But I continue to resign myself to "one day at a time" and go from there.

Off to sushi with a friend/co-worker...and just like that, through another day.