I awoke to the alarm clock… Something I hadn’t done since I retired 3 years ago…
I did away with it… and never had a watch on my wrist… either…
Three years to just wake up when I wanted… go to bed when I chose… drink my coffee or hot tea
… do my blogging… play with my cat… and be home with my husband…
I loved every minute! …
But, I have lately thought I would like to have a part-time job…
but, it had to fit my desire…
When the first of the year came… I applied for a job… and was hired…
https://babyjill7.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/new-job-planned-just-for-me/
So last night… I sat the alarm for 6:30am… because I had to be on time for my first day of work…
This first day of me going back to work happened to be my Birthday!…
Another milestone in itself! …
I arrived a little before 8:00am…
and was greeted warmly by the other staff members…
I was shown what a normal day would be like as I was introduced to the Senior/Adults arriving by bus and car for the Day Program…
Approximately 30+ people are enrolled…
Some come by the YMCA bus transportation… and others come with a spouse, grandson , daughter or son…
They all seemed so happy to be there…
proving to me this was a good… caring… place…
Breakfast was fixed by us… simple cereals… oatmeal with toppings… coffee, hot chocolate…
Some had already eaten…
As we waited for all to arrive… I mingled and talked… I met a most versatile group…
Alzheimers
… mental disabilities… handicaps
… old age…
They talked… seeing them reacting to people that have become their friends… Some quiet… some busy… some talkative
…
A rich variety of personalities…
They looked at magazines… read the newspaper
… watched TV…
Some had special things to show me… a book… a bracelet 
… handmade crafts… a sport’s shirt…
We exchanged names …
Me, promising to try to remember their name 
… but, that it might take me awhile…
I was showed around the area… a quick tour of signing in… fixing foods… bathrooms… clothes closet… supply room… etc. …
We then played BINGO
… thoroughly enjoyed by many… winning small prizes…
College students came in 
… to mingle with the participants of the program… adding to their class assignments…
They loved the attention of the students…
My part of the day ended as lunch was beginning… and many asked if they would see me tomorrow… I reassured them I would be back and looked forward to seeing them too… Wasn’t that sweet! 
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It was a great day… and I enjoyed my Birthday very much… 
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Happy birthday and what a lovely start. Enjoy it!
thanks for the birthday wishes…I just love the job!
Happy Birthday and Congratulations on your new part-time job!
Thank you…Just love the job!
Marilyn, did you get the recipe for the Cowboy Stew and did you try it?
Happy Birthday dear friend!!!! So glad you enjoyed your birthday and new day at work. Sounds a lot like the place Al went to
YES…I thought about that!…It’s a great place (YMCA)…pampered pretty much…with activities…breakfast and lunch…and I love it!
Happy Birthday. Glad you enjoyed your first day back at work! Sounds like a good fit!
So far…awesome!…and birthday is continuing…it usually lasts for a week at least!…ha, ha!
Sounds like the perfect way for you to mark your birthday! You are just so right for this job and I send you my admiration! :)
I so love it!…it is a perfect fit…
I did that kind of work for 6 years. You go girl have as much fun as I did :) :) :D
I hope I can say I’m still doing this in 5…when I turn 70…
Hey, happy belated birthday! And congratulations on your new job! Sounds like a perfect fit! Are you working every day? I think part time work is ideal….keeps you going and gets you out, but still allows for time and energy to pursue your own interests! Good for you, and good for the people you’re working with! ~ Sheila
part time only…fits perfect!