Maybe Not So Soon

Looks like I last updated in November 2015.  I have a tendency to not write when I'm happy and busy. No clue when the next update will be (or if there will be a next update).

Progress of Update

The blog isn't defunct, although it has been ignored for a while (June to be precise!).  I'll get back to it. :) Just got back from an awesome vacation! Unwinding, heading back to work today and starting a manuscript!

Soon, very soon.

Update Coming Soon

I've got some big news to share.  I'll update soon.

Less Than 24 Hours

Want to take a wild guess on the status of my manuscript?

I knew you didn't. :)  It isn't finished. Per usual. *le sigh

Will I pay for this? Probably.  Do I have any motivation left? Nope!

I can't stinking wait!!!!

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Still eagerly waiting to hear back from a job.  I went ahead and scheduled another interview with a different company, just in case.  Be smart, and "spread your wings, M."

It'll be me, my Pandora 90s rock station  and the manuscript all day.  Then maybe some GoT catch up? :)

I've got to put a transfer case drop on the Jeep -_-

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I have 3 days left. What in the world.  Where did the time go?  I cannot focus to write my manuscript.

Zam

Ice skating was fantastic. Can't believe that I had never done it before. :)

Whirlwind.

A very proud day, and a good  night.  What more can I ask for?

Monday Again

As far as Mondays go, I've definitely had better Mondays. -_-  Nothing just seems to be going quite my way.

Last. Seminar. EVER.

And I've got 4 slides - title, objectives (blank), refractory hypertension basics and references (blank)......annnnnnd it is tomorrow. I'm going to try to knock it all out before crazy hours tonight! :)

Also - got another job interview, this one is just a few miles down the street from where I live.  It isn't an ideal job, but I don't want to be completely jobless. I can do just about anything for a while!

Only The Weak Are Cruel

I am a firm believer that your true character is what shows after you've faced adversity. Your real personality has a funny way of shining through when you have nothing left to cover it with.  I'm not talking about myself either. I am confident and strong. This year I've faced the gamut of health, relationship and professional issues. I've come out on top and I'm stronger for it.

What I will not do is tolerate rudeness, harshness or cruelty from any person. I am better than that, and deserve better. Change is never easy, but it is necessary. Letting go is one of the hardest lessons someone can learn in life. I've learned it.

Colorado Dream

I found a position in Colorado!!!  Application submitted!!

I got an offer.

An impossibly good offer.

Exciting Times!

Here goes interview #3! :)

YES!

And another interview! :) :) :)  There is no better feeling!!

Blessed

Another interview tomorrow! This time I don't have to drive 640 miles to the location. :)  This would be an amazing opportunity for my career!!

Lone Rider

1,500 miles, 6 states and almost 24 hours in the car - and I did it. I also took some pictures too. As always, click on the picture for the original size.

I can say I've been to Alabama now.

The ceiling of McGuire's is COVERED in dollar bills.  I of course made my contribution, with a special message.  The lighting was horrible. 

The Brewer's Sausage Plate is no joke! It was delicious!

Since I drove the whole way, I had to see the Gulf and stick my feet in.

I stopped at the farm on the way back. No better place to have my morning coffee.

Then I headed up to the river to truly disconnect.

And I feel amazing. Complete with camp coffee.

More DirtRoadTrip Photos

Creepin'

 I don't own any of these photos. All courtesy of DirtRoadTrip, check them out!

wooooohooooo!

Got an interview! Looks like I get to stick my toes in the sand for a day!

Stone Mountain Hike (5 miles)

I've seen the 200' falls before, so I didn't snap any photos of that area. It was the first time I did the loop trail and I definitely went the hard way up the summit (mental note for next time, go right at the chimney!) I am particularly proud of one of these photos. As always it is hard to get good color with panoramic shots.  I'm going to try to tackle some of the middle and lower falls trails, then Wolf Rock to get a better view of Stone Mountain.

Hutchinson Homestead

Journeying up to the summit

Journeying up to the summit

Summit of Stone Mountain - my best shot of the day

Panoramic from the top - click to zoom

Summit of Stone Mountain

Panoramic of the last good viewing site on the way back - I read that the circular craters are from lightening strikes

No matter where life takes me next, views like these are why NC will always have my heart.