I'm SO Close to Finished, I Can ALMOST Taste It!!!

Right at this very moment I'm writing this message, I'm at a point at this contract (where I've been since January) where I have just completed 6 reports today and have only 6 more to go before the project list for reports is considered complete.

This project has taken a huge toll on me. Rich has been so great at keeping me grounded. I wasn't planning on working this much or this hard. The routine migraines came back and all. Life shouldn't be like this.

Now I can see the end. I'm so excited. Early Thursday morning (and when I say early, I mean EARLY) I'll be heading out with my mom, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew for a cross-province drive to visit my father's side of the family. We're going to Kimberley BC. My mom and brother are only staying up until Tuesday (brother has to work) but we'll be staying until the following Sunday. We're going to be camping on Kootenay Lake (I think it's that lake). My nephew is going to have a blast I know it.

We're so looking forward to seeing my aunt, cousins and kids and my grandmother. Unfortunately, Rich has to work but I'm taking up toys etc... that he picked out for the kids. :)

Well, I guess I'd better make some more progress on those last 6 reports. Signing off.

Can you believe it, I'm now being PAID to blog?

Work related of course but my former employer is paying me to be a "Subject Matter Expert" out in the virtual world. Check out my "blog" but we're not supposed to use that word. We're supposed to say "news". OK then, please check out my news. I'm up on a forum there too. My pic shows up and everything. Just look for the Crystal Reports stuff.

Will work EVER end?

Tomorrow was supposed to be my last day here. Well, now it looks like Monday.

Actually last Friday, my boss (who is on vacation himself this week) told the guys in Santa Barbara that we're working for that I can do this until the 2nd of Aug. Sneaky man! He just asked me when I was planning on taking off for my vacation to the Interior. How was I to know he would use it against me.

I've created (and am maintaining) 46 in the last 3 days. That averages to 1 every 80 minutes or something like that. ICK! I'm drinking from a reporting FIREHOSE!!!

Happy Birthday Richard!!!!

Today (July 11) is my husband Richard's birthday. He's working at home today as we had a scheduled gas inspection that needs to be done and I had a course to attend. I'm sure he's doing just fine with the kitty for company.

But, just for fun (and because I got my work done days early), I'm going to head home early and surprise him. Apparently it's 7-11's big 100 year birthday too and they are giving away free Slurpees. Guess I should get one for the birthday boy.

Well, I know he's not big on the big huge celebration so I'll just let you all go. I'm going to celebrate with him. If you feel up to it, contact him by phone or email and wish him a happy day. I know he'll like that. :) Or just add your comments here and I'll make sure he sees it.

Mmmmmm..... Slurpeeeeeeeeee...... Tongue hanging out of mouth.....

Medical Addiction

Today has been a bad day. I'm on a medication that is scarce in the Lower Mainland apparently.

In and of itself, that doesn't made addiction but this medication creates nasty withdrawl if I don't take it for two days. Some days it feels like a serious migrane while others, it's like a nasty hangover.

Today it's the migraine variety. I can get a lot done in the dark of the den as long as I can work my own hours.

Luckily I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow about it. Couldn't get in any earlier. (Been waiting for a week). Hopefully she'll have an alternative plan for my medical needs.

Introducing the Newest Member of Our Family!!!!!

Well, here is our newest pride and joy. Meet Packers. (Named because she has green eyes - Green Bay Packers).

We were so worried that there would be an adjustment period. AS IF!!! She jumped up on my lap within an hour of Cathy and Brian dropping her off.
She has complete run of the house. She has little bells on. We can hear her running up and down the stairs. So funny.
She really likes the bed. Actually she LOVES to sleep in Rich's place. In fact she practically slept on his face on the first night. Needless to say, we had to keep her out of the room last night to just get a good night sleep. We'll get used to her presence at night over time. We just need to get her to sleep at my feet since I'm so short. It's space that is not used anyway.
We've only had her for 3 days and we just love her so much. She just makers us smile and laugh no matter what is going on.