Joy to the World

It is now almost time for me to say good night on Christmas day and I must say that it was another success. This morning at 7:30am my five year old sister, Taylor, and my Daddy woke me with a phone call to tell me about Santa's arrival in Drummonds. She was so excited to tell me very quickly about what Santa brought her. I had to listen very carefully, but I heard her say that she got a fish tank, some movies, and clothes. Also, that there were presents she wasn't allowed to open yet because we weren't there yet. For those of you who have known me more than two days, know that I don't like to get up early for any occasion, however; I suppose Santa prevailed. Shortly after I hung up the phone, in came Mom with Grey to make sure I got on up to come down stairs for Santa at our house. Everything went perfectly all day long. We went down to Daddy's to open gifts and mostly play with all of Taylor's toys. The enthusiasm she showed reminded me of the magic of Christmas and how it felt to be a child again. I love her so much and I love sharing those special times with her. I hope every one's Christmas was as good as mine and they got to spend some quality time with their families. I did not travel as much this year as normal, but I did make it out to Collierville to visit some family I haven't in years. It was nice to see everyone and catch up with the new aspects of all their lives. Grey traveled the roads all day long, and most of Christmas Eve as well. The extended family he has all wanted to rejoice his presence and give him presents. Right now I hear him fighting sleep in the other room because he is most likely exhausted. I'm still in disbelief that Christmas this year has come and now is almost gone. Merry Christmas, and God Bless us, Everyone.
Meggie

O Holy Night / Here Comes Santa Claus

I have made it home from the candlelight service at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church which was peaceful as usual. After having a quick dinner at Chili's with family, I am now ready for the final countdown. Christmas Eve is winding down, and I'm getting ready for bed now. I hope everyone that has little ones has everything ready and they are getting tucked in right now. Remember to leave reindeer food outside, that's just nice for them and most people only think of Santa with his cookies and all. Merry Christmas everyone and I hope Santa is good to all of you in the morning. Til then, I wish you all a happy holiday.

Jingle Bell Rock

Last night, Nathan and I attended an incredible display of musical talent, hard work, pyro manics, and a laser light show out of this world. Trans Siberian Orchestra has been one some of the best concerts I have ever seen. It is such an overwhelming experience for all of the senses due to the gorgeous music, beautiful people, and all the lights. Lights that twilkle, blink, strobe, or beam move in perfect rhythm with each song or voice on the stage.

Some of the musicians have known each other for most of their lives, others have recently joined the group. All of them seem to share a special bond of performing arts, and boy are we all glad. At 4pm in the afternoon the Fedex Forum, the majority of the seats were filled and they said that the night show was completely sold out! I definately would recommend that everyone that gets an oppurtunity to go see this amazing perfomance should get a ticket as soon as they could. I enjoyed myself imensly sharing this, now three year, Christmas tradition with my brother who shares my passion for music. He is always researching the newest group and songs that are out there. On the way home, in the rain, he even said that he really wants his son, Grey, to play an instrument. I played the flute for almost ten years and still have it, but I figured that he would want him to play something more masculine. Lol. The entire afternoon was pleasant and we had a great time. Have a very Merry Christmas.

White Christmas

Christmas at the Millican's was a great hit this year. As always the food was amazing, and the family was jolly. All of the gifts were beautifully wrapped and equally received. I think that Grey was the biggest joy in the room, as he is in most rooms these days. He constantly was being passed around so that everyone that wanted could get a chance to hold the little sweetie. He slept a little and this, of course, surprised me because with all of us in the house it was loud and festive. Jolie, the Millican dog, was eager in checking out little Grey until she realized that he wasn't a toy or something she could eat. After we opened most of the gifts, Aunt Donna remembered one for Grey that she forgot, none other than a monkey! A large stuffed monkey that was, as Kasey said, bigger than Grey. He didn't seem to care too much about it, but Jolie was very interested in it. So much that, she would jump at any chance she got to get a hold of it. It seemed every time I turned around someone was holding that monkey. We posed for pictures as usual and laughed at each other too. I absolutely loved both bags I got, thanks Aunt Donna and Dee Dee!!!! It was so much fun to get together even though getting out in the cold was miserable.


I recently decided that it was time to change my way of doing things all the way around. Maybe even make a New Year's Resolution. One of the things is trying to eat much better. This weekend I didn't do terrible but all the food we ate wasn't the greatest and a lot of it came home with us. ;) I know that it is silly to be so focused on those things, but I am these days. Work has been down right crazy! I am busting my rear-end trying to make some time for a certain concert tomorrow.... I am super excited. Trans Siberian Orchestra! I am going to get to take my brother this year. He's never seen them and loves that kind of thing. I will tell you guys all about it tomorrow. Till then. As Nathan told me today, Frohlices Weihnachten.....

Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer

Everyone has someone in their lives that they look up too and admire. These are the people we strive to be like and work the hardest for in order to somehow show just how much they mean to us. I have many people in my life that I look to for guidance and support and sometimes more. I have nothing but love and respect for each of these influential individuals that I come into contact with on a regular basis. The one that stands out as one that goes above and beyond the call of duty is, and always will be, my mother. Through every stressful situation there is always the grace and poise that any and everyone of us drives to have. Hopefully, everything will get back to normal soon and everyone will calm down with all the world's pressures that are looming. No one seems to understand how our economy got into the trouble that it is in, except the ones that made the decisions that got us all here. For those of us that are just trying to make a living, the roller coaster of gas prices, and all of the talks of bail outs is all just very scary vocabulary for things that are effecting our families. With all of the stresses of these problems and even the little ones day to day, my mom shines through the darkness! She wouldn't ever admit it, but I know that she is absolutely amazing for taking care of us no matter what. I know she must be crazy worrying about all of us silly children, Grey Carter, and money. Lord knows, we all worry too much about money, but what are you gonna do, right? But she is such a trooper. It seems that no task is too large for her. If I was ever in need, buddy, you don't worry help is on the way. She has kissed boo-boos,taken temperatures, given medicine, provided financial advise, poured drinks, and hugged all of us when we needed it. Always has the right answer, and never gives up is her outward appearance to all of us. So, I thought long and hard while writing this tribute about what to call this passage. I have been keeping true to naming all of the December entries after Christmas Carols, and only one could be appropriate for this. Rudolph was the one with the light that leads the others into the night. Not to mention that Mom's nose is always either sun burned or wind burned and bright red. LOL. She, I think, must have been a born leader and definitely a born mother. I hope to be the mother she is one day. And Momma, if you are reading this, I love you so much and I hope you know and comprehend just how much you mean to me every single day. I want all of you to go call your Momma's and the people that you love and just say, thanks for loving me.

Silent Night

Although I am titling this passage as a Silent Night, the gathering that I attended last night was exactly the opposite. My work group traveled, together I might add, up to Jackson, TN last night for a meal and a polite game of Dirty Santa. While driving on I40 in terrible construction traffic with a car full of people, some of which had never met each other, we learned a bit more about each other on the way there and back. Funny how the holidays bring us together in that way. Kyla exposed her boyfriend to the craziness that is our work relationships. I worried that he would not have a good time and am still in the dark about that, but Hollie's husband came through with his small talk about cars and all the people he knew. I was thoroughly entertained by my boss's husband and youngest daughter. Grace sat next to me with her daddy after the food arrived and she chatted with me about all sorts of things including her imaginary friends named "Wing-Wing" and "Blahlalah". She played with her daddy's blackberry attempting to carry on conversations with her friends while we all enjoyed each other's company, loudly. I hadn't seen most of these people since February of last year, however; I speak with them daily so there wasn't much to catch up on. We ate and were merry and then Dirty Santa was on. As we opened,stole and laughed about all the gifts, I realized that this was a great idea, thanks Sam. After the game was over we ran out to the car and jumped in hoping that we would not get stuck in the same type of traffic that we did on the way up. No suck luck. Somehow it was okay. We laughed and snickered at old inside jokes and filled some in on some stories they had been left out of. Overall, this trip was a fun social event for all of us. We spend countless hours with these people everyday and it was nice to get together and be friends and enjoy each others families. I hope they had a great time just like me. Until next time, Happy Holidays.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Well I know this goes without saying, but it's sooooo cold outside these days. I went to Target today hoping to make some progress on the Christmas shopping, that I'm not going to stress over,and while running to the door realized that I desperately needed a coat on. I layer up everyday under my scrubs and try hard to get out of wearing a bulky coat, but these days are just getting down right chilly. We have to bundle the baby up if he gets to leave the house at all. On the bright side, I'm very close to being completely finished with all of my shopping. I have determined that this year is Taylor's year! Everything that I see I want to buy for her. She's really into the Littlest Pet Shop and that stuff is everywhere! All the sweet little girl clothes are just jumping out at me. I'm sure next year will be the year of Grey. There are so many toys that I see that I can't seem to wait to get for him, but he's not quite old enough just yet. Maybe next year after he turns 1 year old in October, he will understand better about Santa.

Kyla and I are spring cleaning in the dead of winter. At the beginning of next year starts another round of accreditation for this lab and we're trying to get a jump on all of the little things that we can in order to be somewhat prepared. I've been through it twice before, however; it never seems to shock me how it hits us over the head every time. Right now, she is sitting across the room from me in the floor cleaning her desk and immediate area. Ever since her room-mate moved out, she has been on a cleaning spree. Not that I'm complaining at all.
I'm on the hunt for a very cute $10 gift for a Dirty Santa party I am going to attend this coming Saturday night in Jackson, TN. If anyone knows where I can get something perfect please let me know.
Until next time, everyone please stay warm and Season Greetings.

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas

Well, this weekend we have decorated the Christmas tree. I haven't really been in the mood to decorate, but thankfully after my Mom went into the attic and retrieved the decorations I caved. We've all been excited that Grey is with us this Christmas even though he has absolutely no idea what's going on with things like gifts, Santa, or "decking the halls". He does, however, understand the lights on the tree itself. He loves them! We put him in his bouncy seat and he even turned towards the tree so he could stare. As my Mother said, I won the prize for coolest ornament find for Grey. It's a Superman onesie and it is just too cute for words. The holiday is several weeks away, but the pictures have begun for us the kids and Grey the grand kid. After pretty much being forced into putting the tree up, I am officially a member of this years Christmas spirit. I have even compiled a mix of Christmas songs online and have been playing them at work, much to Kyla's dismay. There is something to be desired with people coming together just celebrate Jesus and each other. Unlike many years before, I am determined not to get all stressed out over shopping or money this go round. I have finished with gifts for some of my family members. I'm not going crazy this year at all. Just getting a little something for the ones that I love. Taylor is so much fun for us now that she is old enough to be excited about Santa Claus and all the things she gets. I love kids that age with all the promise and joy of the season on their faces the morning after Santa makes his appearance. We have already begun watching some of our favorite classic Christmas movies. I adore Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer! I had the pleasure of sharing it with Grey the other night while babysitting. He of course couldn't really follow the plot but liked the sounds and lights pretty well. I think he will enjoy it much better next year. I am looking forward to It's a Wonderful Life and many others that we all treasure. As odd as this may sound, one of our family traditions is to view Star Wars movies on Christmas day. Yeah, I know it sounds strange, but it's just something that we've always done in my family. Even though my parents are no longer married, when we make the rounds it is something that is brought up. Kasey, I'm sure, will be thinking she could do without that one.




Since the last time I blogged, I've said good bye to a friend of mine. I'm not exactly sure why I feel the need to bring it up, but I thought I would share. It was time to cut ties with a certain part of my life and although difficult I have felt a certain freedom from a constant game of cat and mouse. I have learned many things from our time together and these are very important lessons. During what has seemed like a very long time, I have felt the void of a companion. Maybe I needed to wake up and realize that I don't need outside validation to be just me. My attitude for a couple of years now has been very negative and pessimistic, but I want to make some renovations in my life. I must start by realizing that I am who I am and I should never let anyone make me doubt it or want to alter it, even if those who would are very close to me. Every day should be a new day with a brand new start. Persistently, I yearn to protect and please everyone from harm and whatever else comes along, but I will and must make time to take care of me.

My Twilight Saga books are coming swiftly to an end. I am, as of tonight, starting the last book called Breaking Dawn. It is the largest in the series and hopefully will be just as rewarding as the the other three. I have immensely enjoyed the story of the Edward and Bella, and am excited to see what Stephenie Meyer does next. She has a natural talent and vivid imagination which keep you intertwined in her stories. Even though I am impatient to know how all of these wonderful stories conclude, there is a sense of sadness that it has to end. I have seen several interviews with this author and she did state that she may not be through with this tall tale, but she was through telling it from Bella's perspective. Maybe there will be other stories later on down the road. These books were the perfect distraction for me and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to get involved in that dark and fabulous world or forbidden love.
That's all for now, but I will get back to you soon as this holiday season progresses.

Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving was wonderful and I should never have doubted that it would be. After all the fellowship and food I am certain that this holiday was quite a success. Grey made all his rounds with his Mommy because his Daddy had to work with the football team on Thanksgiving! Apparently Coach West thought that keeping his players with him on the holiday would benefit the game plan and the moral of the players. I don't know about all of you, but I think I would have been pretty upset. This year I had only two stops to make and it felt strange to me but more relaxing than usual. My aunt's house was first on the list and dad's house next. My only, and I mean only, complaint was that I had to eat twice within two hours! The food was wonderful at both stops and I am still full I think, LOL. I received multiple text messages from many of my friends wishing Happy Thanksgiving and I want to says thanks for all of the thoughts. Also, I hope everyone had a great holiday and ate way to much with their families.

Recently, I have stumbled onto the Twilight Saga books by Stephenie Meyer and am here to say that they are amazing. I would recommend this read to anyone but you need some time on your hands because, I promise, you won't put these books down. I am looking forward to the movies, however; I have heard that it doesn't compare to the fascinating world portrayed in the books. This is, in my opinion, the best kind of love story that there is. One that has to conquer all the odds in order to be. Any fan of these novels would agree that Bella and Edward would definitely qualify being that they have to overcome many obstacles including near death experiences. Great series of events play out very quickly, this keeps any reader wanting much more. I'm finished with the first two books and am very excited to continue reading the next two. I hope that I have sparked some interest in some of you to get a hold of one these books to see what all the fuss is really about.

Truly, I have enjoyed being off work for the last couple of days and am anxious to get back and dreading it at the same time. I know that there is so much that needs to be completed before the end of this year. Wow, I can't believe we are going into 2009 so quickly. I remember everyone telling me that the older you get the faster the time goes by and I didn't believe them then. Now, it feels crazy that its going so fast. I am watching all the kids around me get older, bigger, and more beautiful every day and I can't help but think they are growing while I'm staying the same age. It will just keep going year after year. I am running so behind on my shopping this year. I am usually much closer to being finished with all of it by now. I have gotten a few things but am dragging my feet. Hopefully, I will pick up the pace here soon. With Christmas approaching, I need to get so many things done. For one, we need to decorate this house including the Christmas tree. We have yet to even open the attic in attempt to get it down and put it up. We will get around to it very soon I'm sure. This will, after all, be Grey's first Christmas. I'm so thankful to God and all my loved ones everyday that I get to be a part of all the lives that are circling mine at this time. I love you all. Hope your holiday went very well.

Short Work Week

Does anybody remember when we were younger and the holidays meant time off from daycare or school? I remember being so very excited when I knew that I would get some free time off from my busy schedule as a kid and not worrying one bit about how I could manage my free time. I was never concerned about getting all the school work in that I could before I had to be off! However, now that I am the captain of the ship over here at the lab I am so worried about getting everything out, faxed, called, posted, printed, scanned, and just done! After I actually get out of the office I'm sure that I won't be worried, maybe. Even now I think about what needs to get done after I return from Thanksgiving holiday also how everything has to be done before January and there I go again........ aah, to be a kid again.


I'm trying very hard to be upbeat and happy these days, even though the weather during this time of year tends to get me down, among other things. I think because I was born in the summer and I almost wish it was sunny all the time. To be honest, I always feel out of place during the holiday season. When I was small I wondered when I could stop running here there and everywhere to all the functions that we had to appear at. I loved visiting the family members and catching up with all of my loved ones. Nowadays, I just want to dodge all the questions about me and my life as it is at this point. Of course, these people all love me dearly, but I just keep thinking they somehow feel a pang of disappointment when asking about school, job, boyfriend, and life in general. This has been a good job year for me. After getting the promotion I have experienced a new sensation of responsibility and stress. Which is good and bad in most cases. It has kept me distracted and very busy at times, and other times I stay up and worry about all the things that need to get done. As far as school is concerned, I contemplate going back soon and how I will work around the schedule and the finances. Finishing is a must these days in order to survive comfortably but I can't seem to decide just what I want to be. There are things that I dream of being but they seem very out of reach for me sometimes. Money pretty much consumes my thoughts most every day. I suppose that's part of being an adult and it kind of stinks! On the boyfriend front, no luck so far. Of all the questions and subjects of conversation, this is the most difficult for me to swallow and discuss. I know, and am often reminded, that I have plenty of time to settle down and have a family. At this point I should get to focus on me and just be in my youth, but I can't shake the feeling I should be doing something with more of a purpose than just existing. There have been promising aspects in the past year, but it recently occurred to me that maybe I was the only one putting forth effort. Needless to say, it doesn't look as promising as before and that's okay with me. Actually, most of these details are somewhat okay with me, however; to others they seem unconventional. What does that even mean? Who wrote the rule book anyway? I don't really have any of the answers for me or most of anyone around me.

All details aside, I'm so thankful for Grey and all the joy he has brought with him. Being around his sweet face and all the little noises he makes is so rewarding. Saturday night was the very first time I babysat him all by myself. I'm sure his Mommy was nervous but we made it alright. I just love being around him and am so glad he's in my house. Kasey, Grey, and I spent most of the weened together. It felt so much like normal to me. Hard to imagine now what we even did before he came.

For now, I need to get back to my very crazy work week that is short. Again, just very stressful trying to complete all the tasks in three days instead of five. I'm excited about being off more than I can say.....

Bye.

Meggie

The Eagles Concert etc......

I know that it has taken me some time to get around to writing about the amazing concert that my mom and I went to on Sunday, but now I'm here to say that it was FANTASTIC! I was a little concerned that due to age of the members of the band that it wouldn't sound exactly like what I remember hearing from the Eagles while growing up. Never fear, they didn't disappoint anyone in the Fedex Forum. It was like hearing the songs straight off the CD's that I used to "borrow" from our momma. The concert was three hours long, and no one was complaining. It was like the time just flew by through all the songs that they sang. Many of the background pictures and videos were just graphically awesome. During, "Life's been Good" they showed a slide show of some of their old videos and some pictures of them hanging out when they were much younger. Joe Walsh's guitars changed every single song and they were all bright colors and he was so much fun to watch. His mouth moved with the notes he was playing, and Mom just kept laughing and reminiscing on the past times that she has seen them. When the first chords of "Hotel California" were played, a deafening amount of screaming started and while looking around I realized that this band that has been touring for 37 years has such a wide variety for a fan base. As the background picture of the actual album cover came up behind the band, everyone started singing along with them. Most everyone around me knew every single word. There were people of all ages there, which gave Mom and I entertainment all night long. "WoW" As Don Henley sang, while playing the drums I might add, Mom leaned over to me and said, " Wonder how many times they have played this song, seriously?" After 37 years, I bet they don't even know! It's a neat thought though, all the cities and even countries that have heard or even seen the Eagles live singing the classic rock songs that I have heard my entire life. My Dad had a radio in his shop when I was younger and it was never turned off. It played Rock 103 everyday all day long! Some of the older rock and roll songs make me remember being a little girl in her Daddy's shop running around with not a care in the world. One of those songs that always makes me think of this story is "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley. When he started singing it a smile came over me thinking of a fun time of my life. Now this song is not an Eagles song, however; they did play it. Very cool how we all got not just an Eagles concert but a glimpse at some of their solo work as well. The traffic wasn't that bad on the way or on the way out, overall; great concert and great memory with my Mommy :) I could go on and on about the concert but it's a "you had to be there" kind of experience, one that I will never forget.

Finally, I think my little nephew can actually see us, Yay!!! He's so funny with all his facial expressions and now his fake cry. Kasey says that he pulls that on his Yia-Yia so she will pick him up. Fortunately he doesn't have to cry like that to his Aunt Meggie because I pick him up every single chance I get, right Kasey? LoL. His mommy thinks we are spoiling him and I think that she is exactly right. I want him to be a little spoiled and always want to come be with us when his parents don't give that sweetie anything he wants. Umm.... I can see now that he will be just like his "Ant" Taylor. Anything that little princess wanted I would jump up and get it promptly no matter what it was. She is so proud of Grey. She has been telling her classmates that there is a new baby in her family, even though I don't he was what she expected him to be before he was born. For months I said that she thought he would come out her age.

The holiday season is upon us and I'm kinda dreading it this year. I've been jokingly telling my mom that it didn't matter what the Thanksgiving day schedule is because I think I will be sick on that day ;) I know that I shouldn't be that way. Family is what is really important and I should want to spend all kinds of time with them, but so much pressure comes along with it. The running around trying to get the food, preparing the food, presenting the food, and eating the food. For those of you who are reading this that actually know me, also knows that I normally only eat the food. Meggie doesn't really cook. My family knows this and they love me anyway. This is another reason I should go hang with them and be happy because they just love me anyway. All jokes aside, I have so much to be thankful for these days even though I'm not so good at remembering them on a regular basis. My life is interesting but I do have so many people in it that are wonderful. This will be Grey's first Thanksgiving. Well, its his first holiday that he has to make the rounds with the rest of us and none of us are really all that jealous hehe. I'm sure that it will be uneventful as usual, but then again it's my strange family and you never know. This morning I read a resume that was sent to me by a LPN that is anxiously seeking a job at the lab. And on her resume she listed that she was experienced in "family dynamics". I laughed on the inside thinking with my family I could not only put that on a resume, but I could list expert. LOL. I love you guys. Enough rambling for now, I will catch up later on when I have more to report. Buh-bye.

Meggie

Back at work, trying to start the week off right

Hello there.....

I am back at work today driven to get all caught up on the things that I didn't finish last Friday after I left early. Normally, Kyla and I are so blah on Mondays, but today we are full of energy and ready to get something accomplished. Our boss is coming in today and everyone knows how that is.....



Over the weekend I pretty much just stayed in, relaxed, and caught up on all the shows I have taping on our DVR. I SO LOVE DVR!!!! Honestly, I'm not sure how we ever got along without it. Anyways, moving on. Happy to report that Grey is doing great and just getting bigger and bigger. This weekend was the first time I realized that he is now focusing on things, people, and the TV. This morning both Kasey and Mom sent me an adorable pic of Nathan holding Grey so he could watch Baby Einstein! It's all so neat to me how he is discovering the world for the first time. Right now hes so funny, Saturday he screamed even though he had eaten and was dry until his mommy and daddy took all his clothes off. Yeah, he just wanted to be naked. I've heard from guys that they never quite grow out of this. LOL.




After spending time at the Olive Garden on Saturday, I have decided that I'm about fed up with talk of the election and Obama's win. Everywhere you turn someone is talking about it, sending texts, arguing, and I was even told that a friend mine's son was fussing with another child on the playground about it. There were people in the restaurant talking so loudly about it that Kasey and I had to discuss it because it was all we could do.



I was in no way happy about the outcome and am very afraid of what comes next for our society as we know it. However, the American people have spoken and there is not much else that I can do about it. No amount of arguing or getting upset is going to undo what has happened and hopefully, as Garvin says, he will surprise us and actually improve the situation. I know that his views are very different and his policies are very Democrat, but maybe it will be a good thing for a while. Or then again, maybe he will show America that he was blowing smoke. Either way, I'm just over it. I will continue to keep a close eye on the news, which I would have anyway ;) Our economy needs help, and if he can't do it then we won't vote him back in 2012. Deep down I really want Sarah Palin to run for President in 2012! That's my rant for now. Bye.

Blogging....

Of course I have heard of blogging....... I just never realized how cool it can be . Today I got on my friend, Amy's, Myspace page only to find the link to her super cool blog. After reading through her information and catching up on some news in her life that I have missed, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to start my own. There are so many things going on in my life and my family that I would love to not only share but document right now.

My time is spread pretty thin right now between work, home, trying to spend every minute with Grey (brand new nephew), and cultivating friendships and relationships. I am constantly amazed how such a small person has such a huge Ora. Every move he makes, every sound, every smell is not only noticed but broad casted across several families that he alone united! We are so blessed and happy to have him finally after waiting for so long. Not having children myself, I have paid attention to the details trying to learn all that I can. Grey's name is mentioned countless times a day and right now he is the rock star! And he should be because he's really freaking awesome.

I am attempting right now not to get sick. More than anything I think it's just down right annoying. I left work early today due to the irritating earache that has plagued me for two days. I slept very well last night even though I was awakened very early this morning by a perky morning person and his goofy puppy.

Well, it's bye bye for now. Thanks.