Kashi and more Dr Pepper

OK--my wonderful, fantastic, everlasting Dell laptop survived its Dr Pepper bath and is still computing!!! OH but first I did have to survive an 8 hour period with no screen activity and I moaned and groaned (to Lily) about having no money to buy a new computer....blah, blah, blah!

To Jolly Green: I do still LOVE Diet Pepsi more than Diet Coke but Diet Dr Pepper trumps both Pepsi and Coke in Texas!

Does anyone else love Kashi products as much as I do? I've eaten their cereals and granola bars for years but just started eating their frozen dinners. I gotta tell you they are SO much better than Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice. Those of you who know me know I do NOT cook so I'm a self-proclaimed frozen dinner connoisseur and Kashi's flavor rocks it, in addition to the fact that they use less packaging to be environmentally friendly. So go buy Kashi and taste the difference--especially the Mayan Harvest Bake! mmmm good! (not you Denise--too spicy for you!)

Dr Pepper crisis

I love diet Dr Pepper----it is my second favorite drink next to iced tea, but I almost had to divorce myself from my dear friend yesterday. In typical JoJo-the-Klutz fashion I was trying to get my new laptop table out of its box when the box fell, knocked into the ottoman on which my laptop was sitting---right next to the glass of soda-----get it? Like a domino the Dr Pepper fell over right into my laptop. Whilst cussing at myself I managed to up-end the laptop, run for a towel and not cry, even though I felt like crying. The irony of the situation remains; I was trying to get the laptop off the ottoman with a new table of its very OWN!! See what happens when you try to get organized?
My recommendation: Just Don't Do It!
The good news: After 12 hours of rest my wonderful Dell Laptop is back in action, hopefully with no lasting damage from the Dr Pepper bath. Keeping my toes crossed just in case.

OOH LA LA 46 candles

Despite being kept out until 1155pm last night I'm feeling pretty good on this first day of my 46th year! UnSafe Happy Hour had a birthday twist last night at our fave place, Sherlock's Pub. Thanks to Lily and Alex the party roared on even later than usual and much fun was had by all. If I measured my birthday in laughter and hugs then this one has been one of the best, so far.

Upon my arrival at work today--I was surprised with balloons and crepe paper decorations all over my desk and the staff area. I have a crown to wear today and my very own horn to blow ;) Thanks to Kaylee my party planner extrodinaire.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone and I hope you are feeling the love I'm sending out your way!

Children's Center on the move

Monday was the beginning of the first of the great moves....the Children's Center staff and I moved our offices to Conference Room B. My question is, do we still have to call it Conference Room B or can we can I give it a new, cute name??? The next step in the moving adventure is to clean out D&E(Design and Exhibits) or what some people refer to as the art room. We made a good start today...thanks Jon and Adela! For those not in the know the Children's Center (2nd floor) is closing for a full renovation soon so moving the staff is phase I, next we will tackle prepping the collection! Fun Times!!!

My muscles are sore in my arms and shoulders from all the lifting. And I know what you are thinking.....I'm ok to do whatever I want now....it's February, the magic month of release from all limitations! And yes I am overdoing it but you should know by now that I have one speed and it is HIGH, there is no medium or low on my switch. ;) The sore muscles feel good----a sign of an accomplishment or job well done.

Back in Big D

My trip to Florida had a tenuous start due to the lovely ice storm but I was able to get out of Dallas just in the nick of time! I spent a lovely 4 days with my mom and we hit the town running as soon as I arrived. We saw Riverdance Tuesday evening, went to a Gator Basketball game on Wednesday evening and had dinner at my favorite place in north Florida, Felix's in Ocala on Thursday. (missed seeing you Marge--but I hope Christoper is feeling better) On Friday I had lunch with my best bud Terri and my niece Bethany, but Friday night was the BEST since mom cooked! She made my favorite linguini with red clam sauce and we had Italian creme cake for dessert (early b-day celebration for me and my sis Roberta). I spent Saturday and Sunday with Sharon and Bob in Ponte Vedra which is always relaxing and uplifting. AHHHH--back in Dallas now and ready to get back to work. Bob suggested a new hobby for me since I talked of work nonstop but I will have to think over his suggestion...pole dancing seems like a bit of a stretch for me but it is worth thinking about! hahaha!