Good Books, Good Times

I've read some really awesome books lately. Today I got the chance to sit by the fire (the first fire I've had in my new house) and read. It felt rustic sitting around with the rain outside. I certainly don't feel like sitting still long enough lately to do this very often so it's all the more meaningful when I get to.

Picking Up Speed

Life is picking up speed again, but I'm trying very hard to keep things in control. My job is good, I'm very busy and there are days when the stress feels like it's overwhelming, but I'm learning to take things in stride and work with what I'm given. I can't wait until Stacey starts working with me, then after a long stressful day I can drag her out to Morrison's for a drink! Thank goodness for awesome girlfriends!
Today was my parents 30th anniversary. Isn't that amazing! I don't expect to ever celebrate such a thing, but I'm super proud of them and I'm certainly glad that I've been raised in such a stable and loving environment.

Another Rant

When you go to work in the winter do you have to walk through ankle deep water? No? Then why should I?
If you were to find a stranger on the stress and ask them to walk through ankle deep water, would they? No? What if you paid them? Then why should I walk through ankle deep water for free? You make more money than me, you should be the one to courteously step in those puddles every day. Besides, afterall...aren't you the one who can better afford new shoes when your old ones get holes from being muddy and dirty? Aren't you the one who can afford to take a sick day when you have to go to the doctor as you suffer from trench foot?
Did my resume list me as a puddle jumper? I don't recall, if so, I need to update that. I have no long jumping experience and apologize for misleading you if I mentioned I did. I have played hopscotch and jumped rope, but I was 10 years younger and 70 pounds lighter.

Perhaps we should discuss paving the employee parking lot?

Moving Too Fast

I'm moving too fast...again. I'm working full time, attending school in two different cities - of which, neither I live in and I'm not taking time for myself. This weekend, I thought I'd enjoy going to WROLC 2009 (Western Regional Outdoor Leadership C0nference) as my weekend adventures. Although it was fun and I found out a ton of new stuff, I really should have taken the time to stay at home and just relax.
I need to take a step back and remember the little things that are so much more meaningful when you actually create the time to see them.