With the new year, I've been reflecting about all I've done, the many wonderful people who have touched my life and how much I love my family. I've decided to write my timeline, including all the touchstones and so much more. I will be adding the dates to this same posting as I think of them and have time.
08/68 first job at meat department of A&P
01/69 job at New York Bake Shop, an iconic bakery in Danbury
06/70 graduation from DHS
07/70 began at mailroom, Grolier Ext., moving on to "new orders"
07/72 Turned 20
04/73 married the love of my life, Butch
10/75 first born, Chris
09/77 second son, Rit
06/79 lost my dad at age of 53
01/80 lost my father-in-law, just as devastating, at age of 56
05/80 taught my first exercise class
09/80 became a certified exercise instructor
02/81 lost my grandmother, still have the memories of Spring St. Bakery
07/82 Turned 30
06/85 returned to school, began with a calculus class
01/88 Internship at State Capitol
05/89 graduated BA, political science
06/89 began working for State Senator James H. Maloney
08/89 began my first political campaign
11/89 won my first election, Danbury Common Council
07/92 Turned 40
05/96 received MHA from WCSU
04/99 began as a University Assistant at WCSU, working via a grant on an art project
03/03 lost my sister-in-law, Kathy, my maid of honor and dear friend at age 50
07/02 Turned 50
10/04 began the many trips to Jersey to see Sharon and enjoy time with her
02/05 lost my sister Sharon to cancer, valiant fight, aged 51
01/11 love of my life, Tristan was born to Rit and Jenna
02/12 worked at Alumni Relations office
07/12 Turned 60
08/13 turned down full time position as Assistant Alumni Director
04/15 sister Rita passed away unexpectedly at age of 55, bigger loss for Krysta and Rachel