Back from Texas

I'm just letting you know that I am back from Texas and I had a blast while I was down there. So much so that I am seriously planning on moving there. I'll tell you more when I have more time.

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

That's right, I'm going to Texas. I try to have one vacation every year and this year it's going to be in San Antonio, Texas. My sister is turning thirty and I'm going to fly out to celebrate. I fly out April 29th and I get back May 3rd.

Now, I've never been to Texas. Obviously it's going to be hot, but my sister informed me that it most likely will also be on the humid side. I seriously doubt it will be as bad as Wisconsin or when she was in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I know it won't be as bad as Florida. Florida's humidity was absolutely horrid.

She also informed me that they are prone to tornados. I've been watching the Weather Channel lately and they also have given tornado warnings. In a way, that's a good thing. I've always wanted to see a tornado and this may be my chance. I was also told about the black widows, rattlesnakes, and other "interesting" things I might encounter. Sounds like fun.

Anyway, I've been meaning to post more, but with my off-the-wall work schedule and lack of a computer, it makes it more difficult. I will try harder-I swear.

Take care and I will post when I get back.

I'm back

So I'm back from my badly needed vacation. It was nice to step back, take a breather, and check out this thing called self-preservation. Apparently it's rather vital for peace of mind. Go figure.

Anyway, I had a blast while I was over there in Wisconsin. Yes, I had a good time in a state that is known for cheese and cheese heads. I relaxed (what a concept!), hung out with my sister and her family, and went to a bunch of different places. One of those places just happened to be this massive music festival called Summerfest. We went on Friday and saw Black Stone Cherry, Fuel, and Sum 41. All within the span of about three hours. And the nice thing about the festival is that the only thing you pay for is admission and food and beverage. All the concerts were free. Which is a good thing when you're paying four bucks for a small plastic cup of beer.

All right, I'm done yakking about myself. Now it's time for me to tell you about the munchkin. She is now one and a half and a total ball of energy. She's running and chatting nonstop and all over the place. While I was there, she entered the "why" phase and learned the word "uncle". I read her the same five books over and over again (she has more, she just kept handing me these five), and learned plenty about raising a child.

For instance, just because they tell you "no", more often than not it means yes. Especially when they tell you "no" while they are reaching for whatever it is they want. So you would ask her if she wanted something and she would automatically say "no" and then you would ask if she meant "yes". More often than not, it does mean "yes". Another thing is that the more they fight you when you are getting ready to put them down for a nap or whatever, the more they actually need the rest. I have always heard the phrase "out of the mouth of babes" and I finally got to find out why. Man, she had some real gems. And, of course this goes without saying, but the more disgusting it is, the more they are attracted to it.

Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I made it there and back safely and that I had a great time. I am definitely more rested and feeling a whole lot better about a lot of things. Take care out there and I will post again soon.

Two weeks, baby!

That's right, in two weeks I will be in Wisconsin enjoying a badly needed vacation. It has been two years in the making and it's finally happening. For one glorious week I will leave my cares and worries behind and just relax.

Which leaves me to my other point. This vacation is completely unplugged-which means that I am leaving my laptop at home and I will do my best to avoid computers at all costs. I need total rest and relaxation and I need to unplug from my life for the week that I will be gone. Not just for my physical well-being, but also my mental, psycological, and emotional wellbeing as well. I need to let go and just let things be and to lose control and enjoy life once more. As anyone who's read this blog knows, I desperately need to unwind.

It's not just a vacation from my job, it's a vacation from my life. Two weeks, baby, two weeks. I can't wait.