alive

I am alive!

Christmas was good... New Years is going to be VERY low key... headed out to meet Rylee for the first time... I'll actually do a full post when I get HOME! Which, seriously I can not wait for. Being away from home for two-weeks for a "home-body" is difficult.

Happy New Years everyone! See you in 2009!

Yesterday I completed my 2nd of 2 classes I had to take at Wayside Waifs to be a volunteer. I can now go socialize with the kittens / cats and walk the dogs. Training yesterday was... somewhat helpful but oh so boring. I walked a dog named Diva, such a sweet sweet lab. I plan on going out one night this week before I leave for Iowa.

I chopped my hair off! Well, I didn't - my friend Carrie did. I absolutely love it. It takes me all of about 8 minutes to completely dry and style it. It used to take me 10 minutes just to dry my hair!

My head is still very sore, I wonder if it hasn't been what my headaches yesterday and today have been from.

I went to church today. First time in over a year. I sobbed. Literally. It was the kids Christmas program this morning, which... it wasn't my favorite kids program I've seen, but it was very cute nonetheless. They had a soldier speak who has been back for 10 days from Kosovo and was getting ready to deploy again today. He couldn't speak for the first few minutes as he sobbed. Joy to him was playing Wii with his son, talking to his daughter, being able to hug his wife. The things a lot of us take for granted. The pastor seems incredible. He cried multiple times, I felt like I was at home ;)

I leave for Iowa a week from today and will be there for 14 days. I made sure I was going to be there for awhile as I don't plan on going back somewhere between April - June.

I have one person left to shop for, my 8 year old nephew. When asked what he wants, he says either a 4-wheeler or a 50 inch plasma TV. I know, right? He'll probably end up with cash from me. That way he can spend it on a game for his PSP or something else he's been eyein.

Not sure I'll get around to posting before I leave for Iowa, or Christmas... if not, I hope everyone has a very Merry, safe and happy Christmas!

saw stars

Only have a few minutes before I have to head out for a birthday party so this will be quick. I'll post more later....

Yesterday morning I was throwing a few things out of the fridge at work, I was standing back up when I hit my head on the corner of the metal first aid kit. Oh. My. Gosh! Seriously, saw stars. It took my breath away. It hurts beyond words today, it hurts to wash my hair (which I have hardly any left thanks to a good friend, a story and picture for another post). It didn't bleed but wow. That's all I can say to explain the pain. WOW!

so he was here

It's been a crazy last week. Playing catch up Monday, CEO in town Wednesday night so a lot of preparations Tuesday and Wednesday... Thursday was the big day. I wore a pant suit for the first time ever...EVER! It felt great and I got a load of compliments. Breakfast was good... only a few of the customers who were supposed to attend ended up coming, but it was a great time. I headed back to the office for about 30 minutes and then we headed downtown for lunch. Overall, it was good but it sucked that only 1 customer showed up. I can't believe how humble, down to earth he is. I seriously almost started crying as I'm sitting next to him, listening to him. He is truly a good person and that makes me even more proud to be working for this company.

I learned something new in the world of blogging today, thanks to MckMama. So lets see if it worked. Tonight as I am heading upstairs to get ready for the birthday /holiday party I was going to attend, I made it to the bathroom just in time to throw up. I haven't felt the best all day ... I would say just a case of the flu. So, vs. going out tonight and having fun, I'll be staying in ... damnit dag nabbit!