Today is the BEST day of my life

New Kids On The Block Stage Comeback

Just this morning in the shower I was thinking about all of the NKOTB stuff I have and if I should get rid of it. Guess this answers that question - HECK NO!

Work place appropriateness

Its really sad but we all have those individuals that work with us that say and do inappropriate things in the work environment. I am not talking about BIG inappropriate acts like sexual harassment or general harassment (although I am sure most of us have had to deal with that as well). I am talking about the people that sit next to us that say something that makes your spidey senses say "Please tell me I didn't JUST hear that".
My example for today is brought to you by the unusual woman who sits behind me. She has sat behind me for about 2 months and since she isn't in my department and our job functions don't cross mingle I've never really had a reason to strike up any type of conversation with her. Also I haven't really conversated because, well honestly she's just an odd duck and I'd prefer to NOT get involved. But I digress, this morning the lady who sits across from my neighbor said, "Oh that looks good, what are you having for breakfast?" to which my behind sitting coworker says "I am having my high fiber cereal and I like to mix with yogurt" now usually that would be where most of the population would cut off their commentary but NO fear not she continued with "Yeah you know have to eat it - gotta keep regular, keep everything flowing like it should". Could ya, could ya not? Please I mean could ya just NOT say that type of thing at work where I can hear. Please?

Mad at myself

I am irritated. Irritated at myself. I am irritated that I allow people to bully me around. I am irritated at myself because I let people make me feel like I should do things I don't want to do. Why do I do this? Why do I allow myself to be bullied. I am unsure. Maybe it goes back to watching my mother allow people to bully her my whole adolesence or maybe it goes to I was taught you always sacrafice yourself to make someone else happy. It could also be my overwhelming desire for everyone to like me. Regardless of the reason I don't like that I allow it.

Its funny because I have a strong personality. I am a strong person. I just have no ability to stand up to people when the arguement comes down to being either my feelings or theirs, I always let theirs win. I'd really like to say that I am done doing that. That I am done keeping my mouth closed about what I desire to let the desires of others be the main focus. But alas, I know that will not happen. Maybe its something I need to work on.

Professional politeness

Have you ever met one of those people who you say something in politeness and they take you for real.
Like you're on the phone with a professional contact (who you don't speak with that often) and they say "Oh its sunny and warm in Florida - you should come visit us" you know they don't really mean 'jump on the next plane and stay at my place' but some people actually are like "WOW I just got invited to go to Florida with a place to stay - wonder how much airfare is!!! " People are idiots.

Vegas Pics!

Rick and I on my birthday at the dueling piano's. The very cute guy in to Rick's right is his brother Jeffrey who kept me in drinks all evening!

Heather and I waiting for the shuttle to after my birthday dinner at Guardanio's! The on looker in the back is my cousin Mike!

This is me and Mimzy (although she is trying to say no to the paparazzi) at Guardinio's! You'll notice the HUGE and tasty looking margarita's that are all over our table. This is just ONE of the reasons I love this restaurant - my fav: Coconut Margarita with the glass rimmed with honey and toasted coconut!

Catch up!

I know. I know I am terrible. I haven't updated in almost 20 days. To say that I've been busy would be an understatement FOR SURE. So to catch you up - here we go:

The first week in January I of course went to Las Vegas to celebrate my glorious arrival into my 30's! I was accompanied by my wonderful husband, Mimzy, Auntie and my dear cousin Mike. It was a great weekend. Friday we spent touring around, we introduced Mimzy to Fat Tuesdays (Mmmm) then we went to dinner downtown and were able to take in for the first time in all our travels to Vegas - the Fremont Street experience, which was very cool! Saturday was my actual bday and we started by a champagne brunch at Harrahs (where we all took back quite a lot of champagne and food!) then we headed to see the Mac King show - an old favorite! We spent the afternoon at the Harrah's Outdoor Party Pavillon where Mike won the whole bar shots by letting the bartender throw a snowball at his bottom!! After changing we headed to dinner at my all time favorite resturant Guadino's which is located at the Palms. Dinner was FAB as usual and after a quick waredrobe change (apparently when I turned 30 I also turned in to Cher and need at least 3 outifits for a single day) we met up with my favorite brother in law Jeffrey at the dueling piano bar where we spent the rest of the evening rocking out to our favorite songs played by 2 different sets of 2 amazing piano duelers! It was a great night to say the least. Sunday we toured around more and caught another show before hopping our flight back to Reno where we stayed the night and then headed back home! Pictures to follow!

The second weekend in January we spent finalizing our move. My wonderful husband presented me with a grand surprise and hired movers to move all of our furniture so there was really very little to do except put it where we want and finish unpacking. Saturday evening Mimzy and the Brown family joined us to christen our new home with dinner and a night of butt kicking in air hockey! With our new house we've been able to make our ideas come true for a game room in the garage, with such a sucessful first "party" that Saturday, I feel bad for what the neighbors may have to put up with during future parties!

Week three of January found me impecabily busy at work. After some accounts moved to me, I found myself out of the office in client meetings as well as overwhelmed with day to day work. Since I am now procrastinating and blogging rather than working, it seems that I have caught up and figured out how to manage my new work load.

As we head into week four of January, I am again busy. Work wise I am out of the office twice this week in client meetings, Friday is Bunco! YAY! I've missed playing!! Saturday we are having dinner with friends.

Since things are getting back to normal - I will hopefully again be full fledged blogging (also our home computer DSL connection has been out since moving - so work has really been the only place I could blog).

Know what I love best about flying from Reno to Vegas

Being able to look out the window at the snow covered moutain top though low cloud cover. That vantage point makes you really understand what a vast and amazing planet we are lucky to inhabit.