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Adam and I went to see Phantom of the Opera yesterday afternoon. I really enjoyed it- but I kinda have a thing for musicals and love stories. I know-- complete sap- but I am a girl. I also want to see the new Winnie the Pooh movie-- I almost wish I had a small child so I wouldn't look so silly for wanting to go. Of course I would need to child to be quite and still during the movie and they must be returnable when the film is done. Guess I'll just wait for it to come out on DVD :)

We also ate at D's Chicken Delight yesterday- they specialize in fried southern foods and of course Mediterranean dishes-- because those naturally go hand in hand. I had gyro and Adam a falafel. It was good but just a bit much for me to eat.

Work has been fine- our W2's somehow got sent to Boston and because of the winter weather would not be delivered until later this week. So I had to get a new shipment of them sent to my home address on Saturday. UPS only delivers before noon on Saturdays. So needless to say I had several dreams throughout the night involving UPS. Luckily they arrived and are now safely sitting on our dining room table awaiting Monday's send out.

In other news- I read an article about a man in Raleigh, NC who had been violently struck by a truck and was presumed dead. Later on when the coroner was inspecting the body- the man was found to actually be breathing!! Caution to all of my Wake County friends- drive safely and look both ways before crossing the street- particularly Hillsborough street, Western Blvd. and Captial so that this will not happen to you!

I am eagerly awaiting March and the return of CoCo's Shaved Ice and Ice Cream. Yummm..

Sadly, I also have jury duty on Valentine's day- what a bummer!

Two roads diverged ...

My boss and his wife recently welcomed a baby boy into the world. I find it so amazing how new life can pass a unifying wave of joy through people. It is such an exciting time.

I've been struggling lately with how to navigate my career path. I know that I am definitely ready to move on from what I am doing now- when our financial stability allows. I majored in public relations in college- and even while I liked -- I'm not sure that I love it- enough. Granted most people don't love their jobs. However, after working in a field I am positive I don't want to continue in-- I think I'm entitled to do something that I love. I really like photography and I've tossed the idea around of getting more into that- but that will also mean more school probably. I know that I don't want to be one of those people who just passes up opportunities or is 45 and still not sure about what to do with life.

Razzle Dazzle 'Em

Sorry to the five of ya'll that read this for not posting lately. Here is a quick catch up:

* went home to NC for Christmas- we drove- not too bad- felt like nomads eating out of a cooler only stopping 2 times to pee in the span of 19 hrs crossing 7 states

* stopped at my parents' house first- lots of fun- tried on some bridesmaid dresses- ate dinner with the Jackster and Nick- went shopping- hung out with the fam- saw my ever so cute puppy Boomer

* 2 days later- next stop Adam's house- ate lots and lots of food- really good but not good for you food-- took some pictures- hung out with the fam- went to Ashville to hang out with a bunch of old college friends (great times)- did a good amount of sleeping in

* 3 days later- as Willie puts- On the Road Again-- this time 16hrs still 7 states- arrived home and pretty much slept all of the next day away

All in all, the trip was great I wish we could have stayed longer. Every time I go home I have a great appreciation for the beauty of North Carolina, I wish I could put it in a little bottle and just open it whenever I started to miss it.

Work has been bonkers lately- main reason for not posting. When I got back no one had touched my "job" in over a week- even though they were completely capable of doing so- maybe not as well but still.. so I had all of that to do in the span of 2 days because the end of the year was coming and it all had to be done plus every other company was going to be closed for New Year's.
This week was busy for a completely different reason- I've even had to bring work home with me at night - which is unheard of- I worked about 6.5 hrs of over time in the past few days. But at least I am getting good pay for it.

I haven't really set any resolutions for the New Year- there is always the stay in shape thing- but that's more of an on-going battle. Adam and I have set a goal though to dramatically reduce the size of our debt so I guess that would be my resolution/goal for the year. That and to get a Westie puppy :)

This weekend should be fun, we are going on an outing with Chris and Katie tomorrow to Homestead Heritage and then to the Waco Co-Op to kind of celebrate their 1yr anniversary- I'm looking forward to it.