Its been more than a week since I last blogged, and I've been yearning for my creative outlet.The last few days have been incredibly busy, especially at work, and for once my work has kept me from blogging instead of the other way around. Here in Denver we are hosting the bi-annual WESA (Western and English Stock Association) show, and it tends to draw a huge crowd. The January event is the 3rd largest draw to the area all year, and brings millions of dollars of revenue to local businesses (our hotel will probably make around $150,000 in 6 days!). Hotels for miles around the show are booked to capacity, and mine is no different. Attempting to manage 130 guest rooms and some 200+ guests by myself has kept me more than busy the last few days, and I'm finally enjoying some peace and quiet now that the show is in full force and all our guests are at the event until later this evening.
On a disparate note, I also went home for a couple days this past week. It was a very quick trip (0nly 48 hours), but I really enjoyed seeing my family and seeing how much life has changed for them. The new structure at the farm is beautiful, mom, and I hope that you get many prosperous years from its use -- or just sell the whole thing, and move to Cali :) -- whichever suits you better! Dad is busy with legal consultation and teaching yoga at UNO, which seems to be a good mix of activities for him. Although he has talked for years about completely giving up law, I don't ever see him entirely giving up his practice, mainly because he's good at it, and when you're talented at a particular activity, it is rare that you will give it up. Eli seems happy for the most part with his new living situation in Lincoln, and has grown tremendously (in personality, not stature) since I last saw him. He seems to be changing into a more rational, serious, and committed person with or without his big brother. Just remember to take care of yourself: Exercise and eating right count for something, but be mindful of your roots and heritage too, and true happiness and health will follow suit
With all the changes on the home front, it is hard to say where our family will be in 5 years. As I was sitting at the airport waiting for my flight home, I pondered our current situations as well as our potential for the future. The entire family, as well as the individuals that make it up, seem to be at somewhat of a crossroads, and the paths that we take from here may well decide the next big chunk of our lives. Regardless of the choices that we will inevitably make in the coming months and years, we must remember that we are family, and when all other systems break down, family is the glue that keeps us together. No matter how many miles separate us, don't ever forget that I love and care for you all more than anything in the world.
A.S. Bloom
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