Chilling and getting a change of scenery

Starting last month, I recently took a time out from working.
Most of my friends and family think I am crazy for doing so at this time,
but I needed a change and a break.

Many have kept their opinions tothemselves, but I can tell via somefacial
expressions and the careful choice of words that they are worried or not
too comfortable with the decision.  The bottom line is that as long as I
remain self-sufficient and maintain my current lifestyle, they should not
have anything to worry about.

I did not do much this week. I lazied around, hung out with one of my oldest friends for a while, went to the dentist twice, slept a lot, and did get rid of some paper and magazines. Just remembered that I had paid for a membership to Cosco's back in January, and went up in there last night. It is so easy to lose your mind up in that store and I definitely see how so Americans are overweight, including me when those options are available. I did get some muffins, crackers, juice, water, oranges and some other items and did spend about $60.00. I think for me, it is best that I go there when I am having a family gathering or ready to buy certain items in bulk.

My children and I going to Chicago for the weekend in a couple of hours . My niece, whom I have guardianship of, decided yesterday that she did not want to go. At first I was going to make her go, but since she had a test, I decided to let her stay. I did informed her that she better not let no one in nor do anything crazy. But I think that I am going to have my sister keep an eye on her, possibly spend the night also.