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!