Another deliciously long weekend is over, and I'm back in the office again. I feel really great today...something about a day off, seeing the ocean and spending a little time with my parents has re-energized me. I'm sure I have Spring to thank for some of the feeling too.
It's nice coming back to work today after having been out of the office for over a week. I really enjoy the travel portion of my job. Even though I'm still working (sometimes longer hours than I actually put in at the office), the change of scenery is so good. I don't care if I get sent to backwoods-wherever, its still nice to get out and see a new little piece of the world.
The weekend getaway was great. We got to Savannah Friday night, and spent all day Saturday riding trolleys all over town, walking by the river front, and eating. Highlight of the weekend (or of my life in general): eating at Paula Deen's restaurant, The Lady and Sons. Holy hell, it was amazing. Some of the best fried chicken I have ever tasted in my life, and everything else was great too. Sunday we went to Tybee Island, the nearest beach to Savannah and where most Atlantans go to the beach. It was nice--very secluded, but lots of gorgeous, flat sand. Not a whole lot to do, which would be fine in the summer, but since it was still a little chilly this weekend, we couldn't exactly lay out by the pool or go into the ocean. Oh, well. It was still a great place to go to relax, and I hope I get to go back soon! Pictures to come later:)
This week is only a 3 day work week for me! Friday is my usual flex day, so I get to have yet another long weekend. Lucky me:) I hope everyone had a great Easter. I know I'm excited to wear all my summer whites and seersuckers now!
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Dog Days of Summer
Its a lovely 98 degree day here in Raleigh. Bright, sunny, and blistering hot--basically great, just so long as I only look out the window, and never actually step outside.
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There's a training session going on today in my office. It has nothing to do with my department, they are simply using the conference room that is right next to my desk. These trainings usually don't bother me. In fact, I enjoy seeing new faces and making small talk with new people in the building, but these people (the group was here all day yesterday and today) are HIGHLY ANNOYING. Its hilarious, because everyone usually keeps their office doors open and we talk freely to each other all day. But since yesterday, all our doors are shut and we're giving these people the evil eye every chance we get. They are rude, loud and terribly out of place in my usually quiet office. Thank God they'll be gone tomorrow, because I have a feeling my good natured Southern charm is about to take a vacation, and the result will be pretty unpleasant when I start telling these people off. Haha. Just had to vent for a second!
Last night I had a great girl's night in with 2 of my best friends. We had a Barefoot Contessa pasta dish (YUM), veggies and my Paula Deen chocolate chip pound cake that has never let me down. I love nights when we just sit around and eat and talk about nothing in particular. Thank God for old friends.
Otherwise, today feels strangely like Wednesday--which is never a good sign when its only Tuesday. Hopefully the week won't drag on too much!
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There's a training session going on today in my office. It has nothing to do with my department, they are simply using the conference room that is right next to my desk. These trainings usually don't bother me. In fact, I enjoy seeing new faces and making small talk with new people in the building, but these people (the group was here all day yesterday and today) are HIGHLY ANNOYING. Its hilarious, because everyone usually keeps their office doors open and we talk freely to each other all day. But since yesterday, all our doors are shut and we're giving these people the evil eye every chance we get. They are rude, loud and terribly out of place in my usually quiet office. Thank God they'll be gone tomorrow, because I have a feeling my good natured Southern charm is about to take a vacation, and the result will be pretty unpleasant when I start telling these people off. Haha. Just had to vent for a second!
Last night I had a great girl's night in with 2 of my best friends. We had a Barefoot Contessa pasta dish (YUM), veggies and my Paula Deen chocolate chip pound cake that has never let me down. I love nights when we just sit around and eat and talk about nothing in particular. Thank God for old friends.
Otherwise, today feels strangely like Wednesday--which is never a good sign when its only Tuesday. Hopefully the week won't drag on too much!
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