Blogging update

So I've finally done it. I've blogged again!!! Check out my post at Terrance and my cutesy co-blog .

Hopefully the two of us will be adding more posts to that blog every few days.

Peace out.

Damn all that higher education!!

Couldn't sleep last night as I had an ongoing nightmare centering around me not passing a calculus exam. Well, not passing is an understatement. I got a big fat zero on it. I also had another exam the same day and do not think I did well on that one but Mr. Sandman wanted to focus on the calculus class. It's funny that this scenario kind of happened in real life when I waited until 10 pm the night before my first calculus and accounting exams in college (same night). Since math and accounting are not my strong suites when it comes to exams, lets just say it was a stressful night that led to me dropping calculus (couldn't mess up my 4.0 at the time) and working REALLY hard to get that accounting grade back up to an A.

Have no clue why this popped into my head last night. I've been out of college for three years already (scary) and my last meaningful exam was a year ago (CPA), and I passed that one.

Who knows, maybe it stems from the guilt I'm feeling over my laziness at work right now?

Best Summer Ever!!!

I completely admit that I have stolen Kimmmm & Emmmmm's current copywritten catch phrase but frankly my dear, I just don't give a damn! This is going to be MY best summer ever, too!!!

*Best Sugar Daddy Ever: The love of my life graduated from Medical School. Everybody, meet Dr. Honey (he's the one in the funny hat).


*Best Recovery Ever: One of my very best friends had a successful back surgery (made it on a national network twice) and is speedily recovering. She should be able to dance at her sister's wedding in December!!!!

*Best 'No Problem Mon!' Vacation Ever: Terrance and I journeyed to Jamaica to celebrate summer and his graduation. We survived the food at the luxury resort, didn't get knifed (as someone in the airport warned against), were offered marijuana at least twice (of which we did Not partake), and survived with only minor sunburns. Overall, it was a very relaxing, sun filled vacation at a great resort. Plus, I got to scuba dive for the first time!!!


*Best 'Making the Best of a Situation' Ever: Granny is recovering at home (with lots of help from Mom) from her recent stoke, and slowly but surely, she is making progress on her way toward getting back to her old self again.

*Best Use of Work Travel for Personal Benefit: Two day update training last week in Chicago. Since I had never been to the windy city, I flew in early Saturday and spent the weekend wandering around the beautiful city enjoying their great weather.


And. ..... . . .. . .

* Best 'New Home to Start Life Together with Dr. Honey in Fort Worth' Ever:
We closed on Thursday and move in on Sunday/Monday. Hopefully we won't kill each other during the move in 100 degree heat nor in deciding how to set up the furniture. If we survive the move, we move straight onto Happily Ever After.

Is blogging dead? (and where have I been?)

Maybe you all have noticed but it's been a few days since my last post. I've been busy and bored and not motivated to post. But in my defense, it's not just me but the whole bogging network (or at least the blogs that I frequent) that have fallen into this rut of not posting regularly. While I've been away:

1)I worked a ton in March and April (learning to even further hate my job).

2) I also had the privilege to visit all of my DC friends at the beginning of April. Big thanks to Tricia for getting me there, even though sadly she was not feeling well for the visit. It was great to hang with her and Jeff, even just for a few hours each day. Also got to stay with James in his great neighborhood and experience a fish fry sponsored by Pork Producers. At this event, I got to listen to people complaining about the poor and homeless from Louisiana and the immigrants from Mexico (no, no this wasn't entirely sponsored by republicans). Also got to hang with Kimmmmm and Emmmmmmm and finally meet the great and powerful Phillip. Also got to have a lovely multiracial dinner (don't get those much in Dallas) with Kim and friends where I got to meet "The Boy" (a.k.a. Kim's boyfriend). Funny quotes from the evening include "I hate short people" (Oh, did I mention that The Boy just happens to be the tallest person in the WORLD!) and "What, Mr. Bear Porn goes to church??!!!

3) Finally got a week off and my cheap self loaded Terrance up for a road trip around South and Central Texas. Camped and hiked for two nights at Enchanted rock (did I mention Terrance is not a fan of camping or hiking?) then rafted the Guadalupe River in New Braunfuls. Made our way to Yorktown to see the parents and visit Granny in the hospital after her recent stroke. (Did I mention Terrance is not a big fan of Yorktown where he didn't have cell service or high speed internet?). Made a trip down to Port Aransas to camp on the beach but the wind was taking our tent into orbit so we packed up early. (Did I mention Terrance is not a big fan of the beach?). Finally, spent the weekend with Tami and Jim in Austin where we saw United 93 and hung out.



4) Terrance ran a half-marathon this weekend finishing 3rd in his age group.

5) and Tricia will be on Good Morning America and ABC evening news for her back surgery. I'm told I might be in a photograph in the background. Watch ABC around May 22 to catch her, wish her luck with the surgery on May 17 and happy birthday on May 18.

6) Today is the Wonder Twins birthday. Happy birthday!

10K Today

This morning I ran my first 10K. Actually, I ran my first organized race. I know that a 10K won't be all that impressive to some people who have run marathons (see Phillip's recent blog post), but for someone who hasn't trained at all and hasn't even been to the gym in a couple of weeks, it was a big morning for me. I was more than a little nervous that I might not be able to finish the 6.2 miles with no training. I started out decently strong and even caught up with my friend from work who talked me into signing up for this one around mile 2.5. By mile 3, my knees and ankles were protesting loudly. I was ready to give in by mile 4 and almost fell on some rocks at mile 4.5 (this was considered a cross country run).

I think my finishing time was 1 hour and 1 minute. Not a great time but I did finish. My knees were pretty sore afterwards and are still not wanting to support all of my weight. By the time I had lunch and took a shower I was feeling really sleepy. I slept from around 2 until 5 and then laid in bed watching TV for another couple of hours because my legs didn't want to let me get up. I think the excessive sleeping had more to do with the fact that I get no sleep during the week and just was worn out.

I hope to continue running. Maybe I'll do a little training before my next run and possible work toward a marathon. Adventure racing is also sounding pretty exciting to me.

This all came about when my senior at work mentioned he was running in the Trinity River Levee Run. He knew I was interested in running (or at least talking about it) and asked if I wanted to run. He was registering online and pressured me into it.

The whole runners' atmosphere is pretty interesting.

Coworker Quote of the Day

There have been several of these lately, enough for a new associate to start a quote book. I was not there for today's but it was IMed to me.

From my boss to a male experienced (2nd year) associate:
"So are you going to go watch Brokeback Mountain this weekend too?" in response to the associate drinking French toast coffee from the gas station.

The Way I See It #65

If you're worried about getting a job - or keeping one - start a company of your own. By doing so, you'll reap the rewards of your hard work and you'll only get fired if you fail. This is the land of opportunity. Live in it.
--Bruce Campbell