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So I’m just sitting for a hot second, and realized it’s THURSDAY!  Yowersers!  I still have 6 days here.

1.) I’m thankful I’m here—I have a great number of reasons, but I am so thankful to be on this experience.  I’ll elaborate later.

2.) I’m thankful I got to see my friend’s Dad who is singing and in charge of the music here.

3.) I’m thankful that here in the US we can flush TP in the potty.

4.) I’m thankful for Nextels, especially since we’re using walkies.

5.) I’m thankful for the sweet gift bags our clients left us, and am eating some tic tacs now

More later skaters.

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It’s another whirlwind week filled with more yard work, cleaning, post cons and the arrival of the She She just in time for Mississippi on the Mall!

1.) I am thankful for the life I lead.  I know, pretty broad.  But this morning driving in thinking about today’s post, and then while writing with an old friend talking about everything we’ve been up to I realized–I have a pretty awesome life!  I have tremendous friends and family, an amazing husband whose family I adore (and I think they just *might* be fond of me too! :)) a job that while stressful allows me to meet some amazing folks, go to cool places and have unique experiences.  Just last year I got married, went on a cruise with my family, went to Florabama’s beaches with his, got to see my precious neice and nephew develop real personalities, went on a kick butt honeymoon, football games, camping…..just awesome.  And this year ain’t too shabby either! And despit all of the moaning and groaning about working in the yard or whatever, when you step back and look your life can be pretty darn cool.

2. That some folks thought very very highly of me….cryptic, no?

3. An amazing vet who just called me back (on the same day I left a message!!) to help us navigate this potential puppy ownership.

4. Confidence.  When I have it-I am ever so thankful

5.  The free Wi-Fi on my upcoming trip to California onboard Virgin America flight 97.  Maybe I’ll get some Facebook Work time in on that God aweful 5 hour trip.

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Those that know me rather well are probably aware that I’m all about self growth and learning and all of those fine things.  Sometime in late March/early April I stopped long enough to look up at my calendar and realize that “holy potatoes May is going to be INSANE!”.   Basically, this year’s May is last year’s April…if that makes any sense.

I entered the month of May as I do most things when there is a lot to accomplish, head down and ready to charge.  But I also want to enjoy the fun times, of which there were a lot to be had.  I reconcilled myself to knowing that May 4-June 4 would just basically be a whirlwind and God willing I would enjoy the ride. 

And so I present to you 30 lessons in 30 days…or somwhere around there.

1. Threatening a union worker is never smart, and usually leads to the head union guy coming to the planner (yours truly) to put everyone in “timeout”.
2. Even when it rains fun can be had.  Who says you can’t ride on an open top tour bus in a drizzle?
3. South Street is MUCH farther from the Marriott than it looks when walking back after a long day and a full belly.  That requires stopping along the way at a bar and trying your first Guiness.
4. Guiness (at least I’m told when poured badly) has an aftertaste like blood.
5. As it turns out, PETA is now running the Shennandoah National Campground horsetrails.
6. And yes, that crazy old coot will actually bring out the scale and have you stand on it to see if you are 235lbs or less FULLY CLOTHED.
7. Nothing makes Big Girl want to eat (or drink) like a little humilation.
8. Aunt Sharon gave us the WORLD’S BEST WATERPROOF tent for our wedding!  YAY for mountain-folk!
9. You can still have fun camping when it’s raining, but as it turns out rain on your tent “roof” sounds more like an ambush than something spa-like.
10. Bear poop is HUGE.
11. Blue Moon with an orange is the most deliciousness EVER.  I <3 it.
12. My husband knows me well, and sees me better than I see myself.  I know I mentioned this in yesterday’s post but it’s still true.  Not a day goes by when I’m not thanful for him.
13. Sometimes you just need to turn to your boss, tears in your eyes, and admit that if your schedule stays as crazy as it is you will simply not be able to keep up.  And you need to realize that that is ok to admit.
14. My sister and brother in law are what relaxes me.  I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s as if their presence centers me.
15. They also happen to be very decorator savvy.  I had no idea how cute my front porch could be unti they got their hands on it.
16. As it turns out, one of my favorite places now is my front porch with some good friends, family and beer (apparently LOTS of beer if you saw our trashcan).
17. Finding out you are still over 600 hours over “fully billable” after already having one meeting removed from your calendar is not nearly as glamorous as it sounds and causes you to refer to #13 above.
18. “Sweet little Allie” will in fact bold face lie to the guy, IN THE FACE, who asks if she knows the way to the White House tour when threatened with bodily injury to keep it a secret from SK and Trey by her husband.
19. Karma is also a b*tch and said guy and his wife (who you tried to apologize to) end up following you around every tourist attration in greater DC, giving you the skank eye all the way.
20. Beer is good-especially on my front porch-did I mention that?
21. Having your husband come onsite with you to a meeting is nice in theory, but as it turns out I snap right into work mode. 
22. That state right over the bridge?  Yea, still don’t like it.  Even if it is only 7 mins from my front door. 
23. A reception at the Congressional Visitors Center, while it sounds glamourous, is really a logistical nightmare and much sexier in theory than practice.  Add rain to that and you end up with one wet planner.
24. Apparently it takes house guests to get us to finish our house….but boy is it getting cute!
25. You never know just HOW much like your mother you are until you see her for the first time in 7 months.
26. It’s worse than originally thought-I’m actually a combination of BOTH of my parents!!!  RUN FOR IT!
27. There’s something special about cooking your parents dinner on their 35th wedding anniversary with your husband at your new house.   Makes you wish you were closer to family.
28. My parents still leave me money in random places when they visit.  $20 bucks in the fruit bowl-score!  Somehow it never ceases to make me smile.
29. You never realize how old you are until you go to dinner and a movie with friends at the Tysons mall for an 11:20pm showing and are in the food court.  Oh.My.Gosh. 
30. I am blessed with some amazing friends and family.  But you already knew that didn’t you?

So I’ve survived the month.  Crazy as it was, I wouldn’t change it for the world.

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It’s Thursday again…and it’s 5:15pm so let’s get started!

1.) I’m thanful for my husband.  I mean, I’m ALWAYS thankful for him, but especailly this week.  He sees me more clearly than I see myself, and somehow still stays around

2.) I’m thankful for the successes of my friend and co-worker Tom.  We just had a successful show together, and I found out today he was able to book some more ITY FITY and future stuff and I’m just really happy for such a great guy!

3.) I am thankful for the box of atomic fireballs a security company sent me.  Yum-o!  They remind me of summer and little league baseball games.

4.) I’m super thankful that I got to spend time with my parent’s on their 35th wedding anniversary, and again to my husband for going out of his way to make a fabulously special dinner with me.

5.) This rain we’ve been having lately has once again reminded me to be thankful for Aunt Sharon who gave us a “real man’s tent” that kept us dry while camping

And here’s a bonus, just because!

I HEART overnight delievery-my new shoes will be on my porch tomorrow morning!

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Today’s edition is a bit of a stretch.  There are so many things I”m thankfu for, and I’ve also been struggeling with some bad news.  To be honest, it’s even surprising me how much this news is hurting my heart.  I thought perhaps it was just my fair for the dramatic that was rearing it’s head, but when I woke up this morning, or at random times during the day, there was this nagging at my heart, and something just wasn’t right.  That’s when I remembered the news, and I am back to that sad place.

Anyway, today’s edition:

1.) I’m thankful that today is June 4, end of the business day.  From May 4-June 4 it was none stop busy.  I KNEW May was going to be busy, but I don’t htink I realized quite the strain.  There was a lot of fun times, but still, I am so glad it’s over.

2.) I’m thankful that I have Monday off and finally get to show my parents our new house, even if only for 24 hours.

3.) I’m thankful that my parents have been married 30-some odd years (5 I think) and I get to spend the day with them and make them dinner with my husband.

4.) I”m thankful for my sweatpants….yea, I said it.

5.) I’m thankful that my transportation guy gave me a kick-butt umbrella last night b/c as it turns out I needed it today.

I’m spent now.  Is it bedtime yet?

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