'cuz i'm on my way, i'm ok
this weekend has been wonderful. great time with the family. coming to terms with my decision. there's really no going back now as my entire apartment is newly furniture-less. it's been quite a rollercoaster week and through it all, i think the quote on friend trent's blog sums it up best.
Whatever you do in life, you must take risks to realize the personal riches you seek.
i took the risk and i've found that my family matters to me more than i ever thought. some can leave and never look back. don't get me wrong, i'm not attached at the hip, but i do believe that there is much value to having family near, knowing who they are and they knowing who i am.
so, with that, i will not be looking back. i have learned many things from this portion of my journey. the greatest, i believe, has been where my limits lie. in friendships, in work relationships, sun exposure, etc...
missing you, since you been gone
the beautiful people, the beautiful people
it's getting warm here in the state of MN... my air conditioner will be going in within the next few day. stickiness needs to leave the living space!!
the past few days, i have moved from my cube into the War Room with Jo to the Nah. sitting with the person i am working through our current project with is quite motivating and i have felt so productive!
i will be purchasing my spot at the @ Alumni Congress in the next day or two. i'm excited for that!!
i will becoming an official minnesotan in the next month or so (depending on if i can pass the written test).
there will be 6/7 of the family in mpls this weekend. the twinkies take on our Brew Crew! it will be family weekend at the stadium. go BERNIE!!
i'm a survivor, i'm not gonna give up
so, headed a little further down the bumpy path. staying in minneapolis for another 11 months at least. i think i will be quite pleased. i'm finally at a happy place in this city, relationships... and in my position.
don't know which path to choose
i'm at a crossroads. not sure which way to go. the bumpy road i'm on, will it get smoother? or should i take the smoother road that will put me in a place i'm not sure i want to be. the smoother road is more sure, more stable, will always be there. for all i know, the bumpy road turns into an interstate just ahead, but it could always disappear into nothingness as well. anything i do at this time is a risk. it's caused me many tears in the past few days. and frustration at its finest.
the trees are bare and everywhere the streets are full of strangers
our company picnic was yesterday and was quite entertaining. we are a fun group of people, i must say!
i've been pretty diligent on kicking my own ass lately. i don't even really get sore anymore.
i have come down with an official summer cold. this SUX! i always have hated summer colds way more than winter ones! it's sunshiny, you shouldn't have a "raw from blowning" nose to go with the sunburn! :(
no plans for the weekend. i'm excited for a laid-back weekend all by myself! wooohoooo!
both of us never tiring, desperately wanting
this past week has been... interesting. meeting some intriguing people, meeting up with OLD friends whom i haven't seen since 9th grade. that's over 10 years!!
i still feel extremely jetlagged. or it could be sun poisoning, from yesterday. first day in the sun this year, a touch of burn that'll turn to brown in 2 days.
have i said lately that i love my job?... I LOVE MY JOB!
good times never seemed so good
we started the trip with snacks.. that i loved the packaging of, but generally hate:
beantown was again kind to me. i'm pretty surprised how the cabby dropped us in the middle of the city and i was able to navigate after 4 years!
of course, seafood and fun was in order! i mean, who doesn't love a good tentacle every now and then? 
and although, apparently, everyone knows your name, they need a LOT of work on their food. one of the worst meals i've ever had. but there's something about doing the lame tourist thing! i really enjoy the historics of the town. and am VERY glad to have taken cabs and not had to drive in that mess (again)!
it was over 7.5 hours sitting on a plane yesterday after all of the delays, and then street parking at 3 am... i'm exhausted... need some rest before the wedding this weekend!
i just know where i want to be
flying out in the morning. it's going to be a long 2 days. my week is over already and i have so much to do. and then back home again for another weekend in medford. i'm exhausted just thinking about this week!
one night only, there's nothin' more to say
callbacks, family, more ballgames, SATC, birthdays, graduations, weddings..... the next 3 weeks are going to be C-RAZY!
...but probably not as wild as saturday night!
