I don't feel so hot today.

An evening at the local bar will do that to you. meetings all morning have sucked my will to live. I have taken "casual friday" to all time record low.

I have more work to do and trips to plan for camp.

Luke is leaving on monday morning and I have been pushing him away because I really don't like it when people leave... or maybe I don't like to be the one who stays.

ugh.

I am going to a wedding tomorrow and I am actually excited about it. It should be great. Jim is coming with me and really, when the two of us take on an event..... watch out.

all my best to yas.
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Food for thought of a great day.

today was an excellent day. I find when I can get away from the shackles of my desk, my outlook and appreciation come into perspective.

My apologies for Monday's blog.... boring and bitchy. I wasted my time and am back on track. Sorry to have wasted yours.

Today I had the opportunity to speak to two different groups. the first was a group of volunteers that donated a load of stuff for our Teen Camp area and spent the entire day remodeling the building and landscaping the exterior. I can hardly believe it is the same place. So at lunch, I went over and spoke to them about our services and Thanked them for their investment in their community and Easter Seals. Afterwards, the main guy... boss type dude, walks up to me and says that he admires my dedication and the work that I do and it is impressive that I am in this position at such a young age. Wow. this guy is evidently very successful and he admires me. It was a good feeling.

After lunch I rushed to speak with a group of church ladies about the different programs that Camp Sunnyside offers and if they donate money where it can be used. They were the sweetest women in the world. Although they made me pray at the start of the meeting (I obliged), their sincerity was refreshing. It is a great feeling to get to talk about what you do and completely believe in not only your work, but know that your work makes a difference. I am not living in la la land here... I am passionate about people. Ahhh... it is wonderful. I don't expect all of you to understand this, but I know you will.

Cody- it was great to see you.

Chris- my apologies for not seeing you more. I feel like an ass that we didn't get much quality time. sorry homie. come and see me.

SAM IS COMING TO IOWA TODAY!!!

Alli- where are you?

Alright. Have an excellent weekend- I am going to a conference tomorrow for the Autism Society of Iowa. I am super excited. I know- I am a geek.

I was reading random blogs the other day and have come to the conclusion that there are alot of super boring people in the world. I am glad that I have exciting friends.

You may also be surprised to know that I have been going to the gym twice a day... crazy? no. I have been drinking so much lately that my priorities got a bit off track and I need to get back to myself. 5:30am my ass is at the gym. yeah- I know. Maybe this year at Christmas I won't be mistaken for the tree. or the snow man.

All that kind of gush.

Have you heard the Garden State soundtrack? it is incredible. i love it.
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Just another manic Monday...

It shouldn't be, but it is.

I had a fantastic weekend, which started on Thursday. I went out with Jim and ryan and the night was splendid. Too many drinks- I will have to say. I think I may be coming to the end of my post-camp bender. Friday I had meetings and I think I may have taken the concept of "casual Friday" a bit too far.

I had my Operations review for work and it was extremely positive... so much that in the positivity of the meeting, I begin to wonder if they are telling me that things are great just so i won't leave. I guess with this much responsibility I have a fear that one day everyone will wake up and realize that I don't know what I am doing. (of course I know what I am doing... just a bit of self-doubt)


Saturday I went to Iowa City and a great time was had- it seemed random and I wish that I could have talked with Chris Kilgore more. I miss him and I felt like an ass for just being near him and not actually talking to him. Sorry Chris. Sorry Alli for not calling.

Boys: skip this paragraph!
Sunday I felt like a dead hooker and I had PMS that could melt the Statue of Liberty. sorry - its true. It never ceases to amaze me how it transforms me. Out of nowhere I feel like a needy, irritated, sensitive, jealous, weak, emotional frame of a woman and then I am like, " OOH, it's just concentrated evil!"

Monday, Monday,Monday.

My weekend was actually filled with great times but I am drained. I had a meeting this afternoon in regards to the new program that I am taking over and it has given me a headache. I feel sick to my stomach about this program. I know I can make it better because it can't get any worse but seriously.... ahhh! How do you tell your boss (who I actually really like and respect) that I think I am getting screwed with this. I will be the first to make things better but this program is going to double my work load and guess what? In case you haven't been reading- I'm already kind of busy. I don't bitch about work often... just having one of those days.

ugh.

It was great to see Cody on Saturday. It was great to be excited when I saw him. I love you Cody. oh- and I think you should lay off the madonna quotes in your blogs... your thoughts are just as meaningful. and don't try to abbreviate her name- I know it is still madonna. and your comments don's work right now- that's why I am writing this here.


bye.


c