Happy Thanksgiving!

It is that time of year were we are encouraged to express the things we are thankful for.

I am thankful for:
~ My family (extended family)- the overflowing love they provide everyday of the year
~ My home - the warmth it provides me through the year
~ My job - hey, it pay's the bills!
~ My friends - the laughter and tears
~ My faith - without the Lord in my life, I don't know where I would be
~ Bart - having someone to go home to and the end of everyday that loves me no matter what I do to him!!
~ Food - we all know I love that!
~ Education - for where would we be with out it
~ cell phones - this sounds materialistic, but this is how i keep in touch with my friends and family on daily basis.
~ Kyle - you keep me on my toes! Thank you for letting me be me - and being there when I need you the most. Thank you for your love and support.
~ Mom - I don't know what I would do with out you. Our morning coffee talks on the way to work...you are my best friend and I would be lost with out you. The past three years have brought us closer than I ever thought we could be. I couldn't have asked for a better three years. Thank you for your love and support.
~ Dad - I couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you for letting me hangout with you, learn from you, and aspire to be like you. It means the world to me when I get to work on projects with you - whether it be remodeling/woodworking, actual work work, or cooking. Thank you for your love and support.

In this Thanksgiving season, please accept my wish that throughout 2006 you can honestly say that--for the most part--you have done the right things for the right reasons with the right intentions because if you can say that, you can be truly grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Beer on the Strip

The past five days have been pretty interesting. I had a blast in Vegas. It was so nice to be working in a fun environment due to the people I was with. I haven't smiled that much while working in a long time.

A little bit of my past...I would have to say I haven't dated all that many guys. I am usually pretty picky. I have yet to date that one guy where when you are with him, everything is great becuase he is there. About 9-10 years ago, I met someone that made me feel special. Never dated this guy, but when he was there I had a smile on my face. I liked him, but never had the nerve to tell him - never thought he would see me the same way. This guy I saw again on Sunday. We picked up right where we left off the last time we hung out, that was never a problem with us. It felt great to be walking down the strip catching up one what has happened the past years. Saying goodbye to him was one of the most difficult things I have done in a very long time. You tend to forget how much people mean to you and how they impacted your life. All those feelings I had 9-10 years ago can back full fledged. I wish I had more time to talk to him about everything and nothing at all. He, in my mind, rings that bell. I have never dated him, so I could be wrong - but he is a guy I never want to lose for 9-10 years again. I just hope I see him again soon.

Busy Week

This week has gone amazingly fast. Tuesday was elections...I have never been through elections the way I did on Tuesday. Usually, I do my studing, vote, get the results, done. Not this time, this time I was much closer to it. We work with people in the Governor's office, and I was invited to attend the Governor's party with some of my friends. I am expecting a nice, energetic night, man was I way off. That was the most stressful night. Sitting in the hotel room watching the polls, going down to the party doing the work mingling, back to the hotel room to watch the numbers - which were not good for us. It was up down up down the entire night. This lasted until two. It was great to see the guys - but we didn't get to have the fun we wanted. I saw the down side to working in politics. Got home at 4am. A bit tired the next day.

Wednesday I had to attend the Wizards game with work. All I wanted was my bed, after all I only had three hours of sleep the night before. The basketball game wasn't so fun...we killed the Pacers, so to excitement there. Got home at 11. Not as early as I wanted.

Yesterday was game night afterwork, which it was my turn to host. During lunch, since I did't have time to make a dinner, I went and bought Stoffer's lasagna. Yea, didn't read the cooking instructions, stuck them in the freezer, got home around 6:30 and read two hours to cook if frozen. oops! Luckely no one cared. Placed Taboo and Baulderdash. Fun night.

Tonight I have to go home and pack, for tomorrow it's Vegas baby!! However, after the week I have had, getting up at 3am to go to Vegas isn't sounding appealing. I would rather sleep. I need to find my most comfortable work outfit to wear on the plane so I can sleep, yet look professional upon arrival. While there, I know I will be busy, but I am hoping to see Jasho. Man, if I don't get to see him, I will be crushed.

Oh, last night - Brad was texting me. Brad is one of the guys I was with on Tuesday. I told him about Arizona/Vegas and he asked if he could take me out when I get back. That was very sweet. OH!! Tuesday he wore his cowboy boots!!!! How great is that! Gotta love those country boys! So, I have something to look forward to when I get back, after I sleep!

Okay, I am off to get some work done. Hell, I won't be here for most of the week next week - gotta cover my ass.

Have a great weekend all!

We love you Hogan

Hogan (hogie) lived a very spoiled, loved life!

It was his time to move onto better places. He is now back with his best friend, Rudie.

Love you Buddy!

Count Down Begins

Today starts the countdown for Vegas. To tell you the truth, I am a bit nervous. My first trip to Vegas and it is for work...but not my current position. I am walking in to the unknown in "sin city" - yea that doesn't make me feel so good. But I am trying to be excited though. I am hoping to see Jasho...haven't seen him in 6 years!

Other than that - I have just been bumming around. Halloween, I went to game night at Jessica's house. We played loaded questions. Neat game - funny - kinda like Baulderdash. Next week it is at my place and we are playing Taboo. I have given myself a new name - The Godfather of Games. Jessica is One Half Jessica. Shana is Buckwheet. Jewel - she is Isle of Lesbos. Needless to say, we had a good beginning to game night.

Today Matty texted me - he is picking me up in a U-Haul. Yea, it is time. I think our plans will have to change. Instead of the two of us eloping, it will have to be him and Jen - I can't be a home wrecker in that one. I will let that slide ONLY IF we still continue with plans as is. U-Haul it to Vegas, they get married, hit up the drive thru's for Burger King and McDonald's for the reception. Honeymoon - well, we never did get that far. It was more about getting out, packing up and going. We didn't care where as long as we had Stephen Lynch playing in the background! MISS YOU MATTY!

It isn't quite 5 o'clock game time yet - but I may have to start early to help get through the day. This is the longest Friday we have had in a long time.

Happy weekend All!
7 days til departure!

Compliment

During my show in October, I received one of the nicest compliments I could have ever received. A couple days ago, something triggered my memory. However, there is a story.

Couple months ago, I was picked up for a “date” and was wearing my typical attire since we had hung out a couple times, I didn’t think I had to get all girlied up. He saw me in my jeans and tee and made a comment: “I guess we can go somewhere were that attire is appropriate.” That comment mixed with another informing me that I am not the girl guys date, I am the girl that guys go to the bar with, grab a beer and hang out.

If that is who I am, okay. I am not going to try to dress in fashionable clothing at all times to attract people – that isn’t who I am. Jeans and a sweatshirt are me. If you don’t like it, that is your problem.

Back to my point. I was at my show in October, and the guys wanted to grab a beer at the end of one of our days. “The guys” are the guys I see at every event we put on. However, they are in jeans and polo’s and I am in a suit. There was no doubt that I was going to meet up with them, but of course I had to change into “my” clothes. Since I know these guys pretty well, I didn’t feel the need to put on fashionable attire, I went comfortable. As I was sitting at a hotel bar area with them, one of the newer guys from the group made a comment on my attire. “Kel, you look good in your suit, and you look good dressed down. That is good thing to have.”

I thought that was the nicest thing someone could have told me. He isn’t a guy I date, he is a friend. And for that, I am thankful. It is nice to have people that make you smile when others try to tell you what is wrong with you.

Thanks to my favorite light bulb man!!!