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Can't believe it's February already

Really, where does the time go? Aren't most of always wishing it were the next day, the weekend, etc. and then before we know it it's a new month! And then a holiday and then a new year!

It doesn't seem like much has been going on, yet it feels like a lot has been going on. I mean, it has been almost a month since I've posted. I don't have any pictures worth sharing, and I'd much rather post with pictures..... but just a regular post will have to do!

Work has been difficult... well, probably worse than difficult, but for now I'm trying to remain positive about everything and that is the best way I can put a positive spin on it. In the few mergers I went through before, I was always on the company's side who bought the other, never the company who is being purchased. Having to learn new systems, new processes, job functions changing for everybody in our office, being a "remote" office... which means all trainings thus far have been via web conference or webinars. FUN! (That is sarcasm for those of you who don't know me). For the past eight years, I've had interaction with customers and loved it. For the past 3 years being on the sales side, I've met some great people, learned a lot more about the industry and people's business and for that all now to be gone... *sigh* I keep telling myself that I still have a job, which is a lot more than some people can say, unfortunately. Of course, I am very greatful for that!

I've started going to church again. I went for a few months in Iowa before I moved and enjoyed it (keep in mind, we never went growing up). I left with such peace each Sunday. After moving to KC, I hadn't pursued looking for a church until around the Christmas holiday. I found a few that I wanted to try... the first one I went to, I pulled up, parked and sat in my car for a few minutes as service wasn't supposed to start for another 10-15 minutes. If any of you know me, I'm not one to do things by myself (except running to the store or shopping, things such as that). I started to panic, so I put the car in drive and pulled away. I got to the stop sign and cursed myself. I drove there, I wasn't going to leave. So, around the corner I went, parked the car again and went in. He was looking down on me as there was a lady at the door greeting people. She immediately recognized that I was new... she took me over to the "welcome desk" and had a few people come over and share a little bit about the church with me. The first service I went to was the kids holiday show. The pastor was awesome, he cried .... which made me cry! I missed a few weeks because of the holiday but have went every Sunday since and am loving it. He has cried during every service - how I feel right at home!!

I'm still volunteering at Wayside Waifs. I find it hard to "make" myself go, so I haven't gone as much as I originally planned. I love going, I'm just used to doing things around the house and being a "home-body" that I can't kick myself in the @ss to get me out the door.

A month or so ago, I received an Evite from the KC chapter of Susan G Komen to attend a meeting for the planning of the 2009 Race for the Cure. Not sure how I got it, and I have yet to have somebody explain, but I'm not too worried. I agreed to join a committe and today was our Kick-Off meeting. Of course, a story was told that made me tear up. I'm so damn emotional! Our little committee got together after the meeting to exchange info so we can start making plans.

My parents are supposed to be coming down next weekend, I can't wait. It's only been almost two months, but I miss them! Have a lot of crap to get done before then, but it'll be a good time!

Alright, thats all for now. Hopefully I'll be able to post some more during the month of February and maybe even have some pics!