a brother's visit

Sometimes all it takes to make your week better is a nice chat with your brother! I only had him to myself for a few hours but it was better than taking a Valium. ;) First we had happy hour with my favorite peeps, laughed a bunch and then went to dinner. Not much but I came home feeling better than I had all weeks. Thanks Tom!

Sid-less

Last night I bid good-bye to Sid. It was hard but it had to be done as his emotions were beginning to deepen and mine were not. It is done and I feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders.

I had my annual physical today and I'm officially fat! The scale does not lie! UGH--time to get back on the treadmill/elliptical/side walk whatever....I need to move-n-groove, I just wish the temperatures would go below 100 so I could be outside as that is easier for me than going to a gym.

I can't wait to go to FL next week and see my mom. I miss her and I need a mama-hug right now.

Post vacation blues

My trip to Roche Harbor, WA was terrific with time for relaxation as well as great fun with my second family. Bobby and Billie Sue's wedding was memorable and so romantic and I enjoyed just roaming around RH on my own. The sad part was I didn't long to share it anyone else. Really, there was no desire to pick up the phone and to say "I wish you were here". It just wasn't/isn't there...how sad is that?

So I was back at work for one whole day then off to DC for the ICMA grant review conference, which I was sort of dreading and it turned out to be a good experience. I got back Friday evening just in time to be at the Mayor's Summer Reading Program end party today. It was hot, but fun and we had about 400 folks turn out so it was a success. Now I'm wishing I was back in Roche Harbor instead of avoiding phone calls from someone.

Vacation prep

YAY only two more work days before I leave for vacation. I'm so excited to get to see my friends and to see a wonderful couple tie the knot. Usually I'm pretty cynical about weddings and I can barely tolerate the lovie-dovie crap that surrounds it but I think this one will be different. Oh there will still be lovie-dovie crap I'm sure but Bobby and Billie Sue are the real deal and you don't see that very often.
On the flip-side their wedding is giving me a much needed break from the real world. My plan....relax, spa, relax, read, relax and maybe take a few walks. AHHHH I feel the stress leaving my back muscles already! ;)