In fact, these two barely get to see me anymore :( and miss me like crazy!--->
At any rate, my mom berated me a bit for not blogging in awhile, so I figured I'd at least give you an update.
Work has been very busy for me. I've been working on average of 45 hours or more a week...nice for the pocketbook, less for my personal well being. That being said, I start at a new facility and with a new schedule in 2 weeks. Should be good. In addition to actual work, I have several projects going on OUTSIDE of work, but professionally related, including a bunch of chats I do for VSPN.org every month, articles for vettechlife.com and examiner.com (yeah, I need to write more for them!) and a BIG project for IVECCS which will require me to attend that conference again this year. It may very well be my first foray into lecturing on the national circuit...whoohoo!
Hiking, well, yeah, now its hot outside. Two days ago it hit 100 degrees for the fist time. A bit late for us here in Phoenix, but we'll take it! So I haven't hiked since mid-April. But I have been going to the gym at least once a week- more when I have the energy, and am really enjoying yoga and working with my trainer. In fact, I'm hoping to get to two yoga classes here this morning......
Traveling- been doing a little bit of it. Every weekend has been jam-packed since late April, and it appears that it will slow down in June- whew! The 'rents are coming in 2 weeks (yippeee!) and we will be spending some time up north together before they head to Portland. Its been over a year since I've seen them :( In the last month I've been to two weddings, in California and Nevada, and will be traveling again next weekend.
Have also had an amazing time keeping up with friends....either old friends at weddings or making new ones at work and parties, its been a busy month in both arenas. Just last night I went to dinner with two of the most amazing people in my life and had some great laughs! Trying to keep up with everyone becomes challenging with everyone's work schedules and locations, so have also had to put some catch-ups with some people on hold.....in due time! Have even had friends from High School in town that I was able to catch up with- how fun!! (seeing as how I went to HS in Chicago!)
And speaking of family, my baby sister got engaged last weekend to a great guy! I'm so very happy for her...this year will be one of her best on record with school, work, internships and now her engagement. They will be married in fall of 2011 and I can't wait for her new life (personal and career!) to begin!
And of course, the most IMPORTANT thing you've been waiting to hear about...YES, we are still together...which explains hugely why I haven't been here lately. We've been so busy with plans and things and life that sitting down to type a few paragraphs seems exhausting! But things couldn't be better. Everything is perfect, amazing, and wonderful.
And that, folks, is your BS news report. :D
