Spring Snow

Hello all. It snowed yesterday and will snow some today. That just isn't right! It's APRIL! However I expected this lingering snow storm, and at least it won't last for long. I was just starting to think how nice it is to walk on the sidewalk not like a granny. I would like to point out that I survived my first Chicago winter without falling on my ass. ::knocks on wood hoping that I didn't just jinx myself:: Although I have had a couple VERY close calls. Once I had to grab onto fence to keep myself from hitting the ground (I had groceries in hand!). It can be very deceiving with the layer of solid ice underneath the snow.

I don't have very much to update. I am planning my trips home for the summer. I am thinking that I will come during Memorial Day and the 4th of July. That just seems to work best with my work schedule since my office will be closed for the days surrounding the holidays. So, for those who care: I will be in the PA area on May 22-25 and July 2-6.

July: I am hoping that J-Bird (as Marley calls him) will come along for the 4th of July trip. I am expecting to spend most that time in NEPA and Philly with the familia.

May: I don't think Justin will be coming along as I am just sticking around the area after working in NJ for the week. I am up in the air with this one - not sure if I will be in Philly with Tom & Kandice or visiting Bill/Kate/Angela in C-burg.

*Note: these trips are tentative and not 100% planned yet. So don't mark your calendars just yet.

Also on the trip radar: Justin's friend from home is getting married in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) in December. I really want to go, however it's like $900 for the trip and it's right around the holidays. I don't think I will end up going. I've never spent $500+ on a vacation. I just don't have that kind of cashflow.

In other news, Justin surprised me with RENT tickets! The show was only in Chicago for two weeks and it was going off broadway. It was awesome and Justin actually liked it. We only got a couple pics on Justin's camera, so I can't share with you today.

Work has slowed to a crawl. Our schedule is cyclical and it gets a little slow at this time. It should pick up soon as we are planning summer activities for the interns. I'm getting a little spoiled though leaving early and signing on at home. I don't think I could really enjoy working from home all the time, at least not at age 24. The office has gotten eerily quiet, and I don't like it!

I'm bookless at the moment - waiting for A Clockwork Orange and Brave New World to arrive. I ordered them from Half.com. Still obsessed with American Idol, though it feels kinda crappy this year. Eh, it gives me something to look forward to. Have any of you watched Lie to Me on Wednesdays before AI8? I actually REALLY like it!

Justin will be in Miami this week for work (again). But he will be back for Easter and I think we are going to cook a big dinner. God bless, I'm sure you guys never saw this one coming ... me cooking a holiday meal! (This is kind of a big deal, even though it's only for like 2-3 people! Justin's roommate might be joining us.) So wish me luck, or send suggestions! I want to do a ham and mashed potatoes. Justin does not like creamed corn (how, I don't know), so I'm unsure for veggies. And, to make it a real Easter, I'm baking a pie. Hallelujah this should be interesting. ...Take me back to junior year of college and Kristy always reminding me to "check the meat".

Speaking of which, I'm considering going back to vegetarianism. I like the taste of meat, don't get me wrong. But lately it has been grossing me out. Chicken sub from Subway and wings, in particular. And they tasted good. I'm not sure. I think Justin has been loving it that I eat meat again. Maybe I will just not eat it as much, or only eat it when I really want it. Thoughts about dinner tonight: tuna cakes!

Wow - so this post became surprisingly long after I thought I had nothing to update. I hope people are reading this! If not, I will just use it when I write my book. ;-)