November 16,2010

Much too long since my last post...

I wanted to do something different for my 50th, so after my night audit shift on Sunday, I hopped into the car (already prepacked with everything for a road trip) and drove to Boise, my home town. Meeting up with many old friends that I have been able to reconnect with through Facebook; Jr. High School and High School friends that I have not seen or talked to in twenty to thirty years! Funny how as I've been able to talk to them on the phone and already have seen some of them, it seems like no time at all has passed since last we hung out. Only the physical effects of time show any difference, and even that hasn't really made much of a difference with some! No one looks as old as they are, I think that's a good sign! I was also able to see an old dear friend of the family, quite possibly for the last time, so I am really counting my blessings that I decided to make the trip. Having a great time so far; a bunch of us are going to meet somewhere and catch up this evening, I am really looking forward to it.

The car handled extremely well during the drive with the new transmission and new front tires. I really was prepared for things, with extra fluids, chains, car kit, first aid kit, blanket, pillow, extra food, cold weather gear, etc... Sure makes the drive a lot less stressful being so prepared. I was actually more worried about being tired than any inclement weather. Had an Eggnog Latte before leaving and then two energy drinks during the drive, but by the time I finally pulled into the hotel parking lot, I was close to being a zombie, haha. I really enjoyed the drive; it was the first road trip I had been on in almost ten years.

I had my goal to have my current writing project completed by my birthday, and last night, well, around 2:30 in the morning, I finished. What's left to do is go back through and edit the manuscript and add any additional scenes, put some color in, things like that. Then I need to find a literary agent that will work with me and get it out to where it needs to be. I am excited at how things are going, and I really like how the story has turned out as well.

Other than all that, things are pretty much the same as far as work is concerned. Though we are having more weeks of higher occupancy than we have been having; hopefully the powers that be will unfreeze the wage increases soon. And hopefully soon they will be a little more liberal with overtime, so that I can actually use more of my PTO in lump amounts. If they can't cover days off without creating overtime, they won't do it right now. So my Paid Time Off hours keep building. I am okay with that as long as I don't loose them at any point before I can use them!

I didn't get much sleep last night due to finishing the project and then some Zombie dreams (love those! haha) so I ended up starting the day earlier than planned, though a nap after lunch before meeting with the gang sounds like the best idea of all! I still get a kick out of the fact that as a kid, I hated naps and now I think they are a luxury!!!

Anyway, hope all of you readers out there have a superb and prosperous day!!

Will write again soon!
Dub