Rambling Rose...

I haven't really blogged lately. I'm not sure why...just haven't. It's not even as if there is nothing happening in my life to blog about; there's a few things, but by the time I finally sit down to write a post I realize the moment has passed me by.

So, here are a few random ramblings for your reading pleasure:

1. Food Chain Friends - They are Friends...They eat each other...It's complicated! Kelley bought this for my great-niece recently. Isn't it just about the coolest, yet freakiest thing you have ever seen? What kind of mind came up with this idea? Stuffed animals that "eat each other", Food Chain style!

2. Rich & I have enjoyed our 'empty nest' life-style! The benefits are endless: Sleeping with our bedroom door open. Having a beer and popcorn for dinner? Sure why not. Let's even throw in a bowl of cereal into the mix just because. Then there the easy cleaning for 2! My cleaning days no longer consist of cleaning an extra bathroom or washing dishes for many! Now I pace myself as I dust and vacuum - takes me a few minutes because Rich and I generally pick up after ourselves and clean as we go. Then there is the benefit of not feeling (self-imposed) pressure to hurry right home or staying home just in case we are needed. When someone else is living in our space we tend to feel like we have to 'tend' to them. And let's not forget that we can (kids close your eyes) have sex whenever we want! Plus, we know it's annoying to live with Us!

3. I finally had a talk with my boss and shared my feelings of frustration and desire for more meaningful work. The discussion went well and I should expect some additional projects and responsibilities to come my way in the very near future. I think the most satisfying from the conversation is that I'm not in danger of getting RIF'd any time soon! I have also accepted a strategic volunteer role within a local HR organization that I anticipate will help me in with networking and with my professional development.

4. We are still hitting the gym a few times a week. Well, we have slacked a little bit over the past week but it's all good!

5. Rich and I have put up a calendar at home and have begun to fill it with events and travel plans that we are looking forward to this year! This is the year that we get out of the house on the weekends and hit the road! We want to do some camping, hop on the bike for some riding, and take in as many golf trails, winery trails & restaurants from "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives" as we can.

6. I'm heading to St. Petersburg, FL the end of next week to help my Aunt through knee surgery and recovery. I love a road trip and I love her!

Oh my goodness.......what a random and B-O-R-I-N-G post this is!!

I promise something more insightful and interesting will come soon!

Peace!