Let the travels begin

It's that traveling time of year...at least for my generation. All of us who have left the hometown for the big city(in my case it's true!) head back for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. When does it change over...when lil-M goes to college? Does that earn us the right to stay home? Actually the truth of the matter is I love going elsewhere. I love not having to clean, decorate, entertain guests, etc. I love being in a decorated house with family. I love not feeling the burden of things undone hanging over my head. However, I love my own bed. I'm always feeling torn.

So, it all starts Thursday for me. To NOVA for a brief pop-in on Teta; to the bay for BB's birthday bash; to Lancaster PA(for work); to OC with the GPs; to Pville PA to see GGM, cousins, aunts, and uncles; to LH PA to see more aunts, uncles, and cousins; and finally to North Canton OH for Tday with my brother's family. I'll return to my comfy bed next weekend.

Ahh...let the packing and traveling begin.

Casting your vote

My first vote is one of confidence and mostly congratulations to B&N!!!!! Check it out here.

A distant second, but still important, don't forget to go vote tomorrow. Find out where to vote, who is on the ballot, and other election info at the Virginia Board of Elections. You'll have to decide for yourself who (tim kaine) to vote for.

Career Stuff

This blog is turning into my career thoughts and changes blog. Sorry about that, but I'm sure they'll be even more to come as I start getting academic applications in. So, the current situation is that a consulting opportunity fell into my lap last week. This is very exciting becuase I can effectively work part time mostly whenever I choose, I can make good money, and no need to move! The only downfall is some occassional travel. Heading out of town this evening to spend Friday at a plant in PA. Huge props to the hubby and JE for taking care of lil-M while I'm gone. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but if by chance this consulting this could take off, it would be a great way to stay in the burg while working in my field. As a result I'm a bit giddy about it and better do a good job if I have any chance at a future with this.