Birthday Brunch

Thank you to all of those who braved the icky weather to join Greg and myself for a Birthday Brunch extravaganza.
Nothings beats a day spent with friends eating yummy food (some of which was prepared by the birthday girl), drinking mimosas and giving Greg's Guitar Hero a whirl.
A few of us continued the day with some Smore making in the fireplace and watching a chic-flick to pass the rainy afternoon. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend a lazy Saturday.
The last of the troops left at eight in the evening. It was a good day and Greg and I snuggled in for a long winters nap shortly afterward. It's too bad birthdays only come around once a year because I could really get used to this.
P.S. Click the title and you can see my photo album!

What's in a number?

Today is my 27th birthday.
Last night, I was doing some online research on numbers and meanings just for the heck of it. I couldn't really find anything on the number 27 specifically, so I focused more on the the number 7. Seven is the number symbolizing introspection, investigation, and finding that deeper meaning in life. I find this very appropriate considering I feel like it's time to take a took at my life -and my career- to see if I'm still on the right track.
As I was surfing along, I stumbled upon the meanings of birthdays. I usually don't take this stuff too seriously, but when I read mine...it was kind of creepy. Check it out:
"For you, life is an adventure, to be lived to the fullest. You don't want to be cheated from having your share of experience.You are highly adaptable, which makes change a great deal easier for you than for others. You have an easy way with relationships and generally get along well with most people you meet.You have a gift for communication and promoting yourself. You possess talent in verbal and writing skills, and would make an excellent writer, editor, or salesperson.You are quite affectionate and sensitive. You work well with others as long as there are not too many restrictions placed upon you. You do not like to be cooped up in the same place for long; you get restless and bored easily.You are versatile and talented and there are few things you can not do. You have a very sharp mind and a fine understanding of the body, which makes careers in medicine or health both possible and rewarding.You are very creative and witty. But you can shirk responsibility and let your gift of gab get you through the tight spots. There can be a tendency toward sensorial indulgence, especially in food, alcohol, and sex. You need to learn to focus your considerable energies. Discipline and order are necessities for you to be successful in life."
That's me. What do you think? I guess it's time to focus my energies and get things in order.

All in a Day's Work

I started the day off watching the sun rise above my fair city as I drove in to work. I was driving in for an off site meeting and I was excited. I don't usually get excited about all day staff meetings, but then again this was no ordinary staff meeting. I was going to spend the day among audio equipment, PowerPoint files, and Beluga Whales. I watched them eat their breakfast as they lined up along the rim of the tank and listened to them sing to each other. Their singing sounded like a cross between a puppy whining and a guinea pig shriek. They provided me with a pleasant diversion from the same presentations I swear I see on a weekly basis. Thanks, guys! Again, click the title for more pictures.