Happy New Year!

Well, thankfully 2008 is almost over.  I can't wait to see what 2009 has in store for me.  I have all the faith in the world that it will be a much better year for my family.  Afterall, it really won't take that much to be better than the last year.  I'm trying not to be a huge downer, so I've compiled a list of some good things that happened this year.  Here's a few of my favorite memories of 2008:

January 14 - Aaron's 1st Birthday

February 14 - Last minute Valentine roses delivered to my office from Paul

March 30 - Random Spring snow day

April 11 - Jenny's 30th Birthday Party

May 23 - 27 - Visit to the NJ shore to visit the In-Law, Ayelet's Wedding in New York

June 25 - My mom sent me Cookies by Design just because

July 20 - Paul's Birthday

August 1 - Free Lunch at the Smith Tower to watch the Blue Angels!

September 12 - Shrek the Musical with Jenny and Mom

October 11 - Ainsley's 1st Birthday Party

November 12 - My 3rd Wedding Anniversary

November 27 - Hosting my first Thanksgiving with Mom and Jenny 

November 28 - Uncle Danny invited himself over for leftovers :)

December 16 - My Birthday Dinner at the Melting pot

There you have it.  At least one good thing from each month in 2008.  Thats about the extent of it.  

Happy New year to everyone!

Snow Day

I have always loved snow days.  I think that making snow men and snowball fights are a fundamental part of winter.  I'm not afraid to drive in the snow, though I prefer not to.  I don't mind bundling up and treking through the blizzard.  I enjoy watching my dog frolick through the snowy grass.  

This year for the first time ever, my office is officially on "work from home day."  It is 10:40 AM and I am still in bed.  Granted, I've been up working since 7:00 AM, but I am in my pajamas watching TV.  

For the last 2 years, I've fought my way to the office on snow days.  I hike to the bottom of the hill and wait for what seems like eternity for the bus to come.  As I said, I don't mind driving in the snow, but if I can let someone else deal with the hassle of the other drivers, I'm all in favor.  

Its been super nice to be able to work from home this year.  I get cold just looking outside.  Its still snowing - or maybe snowing again - at my house.  The traffic looks miserable, and the weather reports don't show much hope for improvement.  

I'm just awfully glad to be home today, with my husband, working from my bedroom :)

Lunchtime Disaster

Okay, it wasn't truly a disaster... but it was totally lame.  I went to the pub next door with a few friends from work to have a burger for lunch.  We were sitting having a great time, chatting and laughing.  The waitress brought our food and then brought us a bottle of ketchup for the table.  I took the bottle and started shaking it.  I didn't even think to check to make sure the cap was on... which it wasn't.  

The good news is, I only flung ketchup on myself.  The bad news is, I flung ketchup on myself.  It sucked.  The restaurant was dark, so the 3 friends I was with didn't even see it happen, nor could they tell me where is landed.  All I know is that I had a nice glob in my hair, some on my jacket and a bit on my neck.  Luckily, I'm wearing dark clothing.  I suppose if you like ketchup, it would be a lovely attractant.  For me, I just feel like a walking hamburger.

One thing's for sure: I'll never shake another ketchup bottle - or any other type of shakeable bottle - without checking the cap.  Also, if you work in the food industry, please try not to give people bottles that aren't closed properly.  Its just an accident waiting to happen... as illustrated by yours truly.