Well it certainly has been awhile!!
The past three weeks have been so unbelievably overwhelming it is so nice to have this down time for what seems like the first time in eternity.
I recently transitioned into a new job and it has been 360 degree difference from my previous company. I used to have set projects, long-term or day, that I would work on; now I have a lot of reading and prep work for my campaign to come. I used to drive 30 minutes to work, be there by 7:30 and leave by 4:30. Now I only have to drive 15 minutes (YES!) and I am in by 8:30 and out by 5--or so I thought. After work we have been either meeting with different committees or working on a Phone-A-Thon. Which brings me to my next point...
Normally everyone is annoyed by telemarketers/fundraisers but I have to admit I had talked to a lot of really nice people. I was a little nervous at first about asking people for money for this fund because lately people have been quite opposed to many things. Despite possible differences in opinion people for the most part have been so friendly and when they could not give to the fund they explained nicely and move on. People always say you know how to act once you have been on the other side (I think everyone should either work in retail or be a restaurant server/bartender at some point in their life to learn a little respect) and I now will make it a point to answer the phone for fundraisers even if it is only to tell them I wont be donating. Being nice truly goes a lot farther than many people think.
This weekend we will be using up BFs birthday gift from Try It Racing where he will be in the driver's seat of an authentic race car to drive 15 laps and then ride 5 laps with a professional driver. I am not one for race cars but he loves it so it will be a great experience for both of us! Pictures to come! Before we go I plan on laying out at the pool all day! Time to get bronze before we head to Florida for Summer vacation!!
Tata
JHM
