I'm still kicking

Well, it's been a while. I wish I could stick to a schedule of posting better than I do. So much has happened since I posted in February. I went to Nova Scotia for another two-week trip in February and then made a 3-day trip to Toronto at the beginning of March. Both trips were work-related. They were right, it was much colder in February and March in Canada than it was in December when I went to Nova Scotia the first time. I got some good use out of my new Land's End down coat and super-comfy Uggs!

Before those trips and since I've been back home it's been very busy at work. I leave work every day mentally (and sometimes physically) exhausted, but satisfied that I'm doing what I love and still learning new things all the time. We just passed the 10-year anniversary of the Wichita office of the company and as one of my co-workers aptly put it: "Sometimes frustrating; never dull."

I've got a bunch of pictures of the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove covered in snow and from the Foggy Goggle in Halifax where I spent my last night in Nova Scotia hanging out with some pretty cool Haligonians (that's what they call themselves in Halifax) drinking some beer and chatting up a storm. There are also pictures of a night out with the girls, various family gatherings, my new great nephew Micah Bradley who was born February 5, and bunch of other things I'm sure I've forgotten about.

I will try and download the photos soon and get some more things posted in addition to keeping the grass mowed (not doing a great job of that lately), enjoying some light summer reads and watching movies and TV shows via Netflix on my new TV.

Better late than never, right?

As my family will point out, I'm a bit of a tardy blogger. I really do mean well, it's just that life gets in the way. Not to mention a new job (this is week seven already) and a healthy dose of sleep on the weekends. But I'm back and I'm vowing (yes, again) to be a better blogger.

The first three months of the year I spent every Wednesday night with a great group of folks as part of my job. I really enjoyed coaching that group of couples on the skills they were learning in their marriage education workshop. It was a great way to round out my employment with Marriage for Keeps. My job there ended on April 30 and I was lucky enough to be able to have the last week as vacation before I started the new job. Here's a picture of workshop facilitator Brian talking to the group. That's the other facilitator, Rachel, facing the camera.

Because of confidentiality reasons I can't post a picture of the group even though I took one the last night we met. If you were in that group and want a copy of the picture I took, post a message and I'll e-mail it to you.

I miss my co-workers at MfK because they're a group of awesome individuals, but I'm really diggin' the new job. What's not to like about the relaxed dress code, "normal" work hours, and the satisfaction of helping people work through their computer problems? Nothing, that's what.

Stay tuned. More to come...

Blog's first birthday

Well, I made it. My first blog post was last year on August 17. I'm getting this in just before midnight, glad I remembered it in time. I've really enjoyed blogging the past year. I think I'm getting worse at it, however. I seem to blog less and less each month. Thank you for continuing to read my nonsense and I'll try to pick up the pace by posting more each month. I'll shoot for 15 this month. That should be a lofty enough goal for me!

Digging for gold

Since my friend Denise laid down the challenge for posting Olan Mills photos from the 70s and 80s, I've been trying to scrounge up pictures from my past that would be suitable for posting. I have one particular one in mind of me and my siblings, but just haven't been able to land my hands on a copy to scan in. It totally slipped my mind when I was in Ellinwood over the weekend and now I can't find a copy at home. Luckily, my Mom is coming to my house this afternoon. I'll call her and see if she can bring a copy that dorky picture.

Stay tuned!

UPDATE: My Mom found the photo. But the bad news is that she isn't coming today. I may have a copy at home and I'll do some more searching tonight. Rest assured I will be posting some photos soon. Because I know you've all been worried about it!

First post

It feels weird to be posting my first blog entry. I'm sure I'll get used to talking about myself...doesn't everyone? But right now it's just weird. In the meantime, I'll figure out the picture thing and I promise to post frequently. I've been reading a lot of blogs lately and there are some great ones. I'll do my best, so be kind blog readers and I shall share my thoughts with you from time to time.