Week-o-Randomness

Today, while thinking that I had nothing to blog about, I discovered that it's been a busy week in Caseyworld :-)

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend a scrapbook retreat at Hobby House Hill (www.hobbyhousehill.com) in Bowie, Texas. I was invited by my co-worker, Misti way back in August. Two weeks prior to the event, I started gathering my supplies (which is not an easy undertaking because scrapboooking involves lots of materials). We arrived at 10:30 on Friday morning and began the weekend-o-scrapping. This place was ideal for scrapbookers as evidenced by the all the small details that the owner had in place. You scrapped until you were exhausted and then made your way to a bedroom...which had eight beds (some of them bunk beds, which made it feel like camp). The schedule was totally up to you! We had three home cooked meals a day, a 24-hour dessert bar, and unlimited beverages. There was also a swimming pool and hot tub on site, but it was much too cold to enjoy. You could even get a massage...I opted to get two 30-minute massages (one on Friday and one on Saturday). I can finally turn my head without pain! During this weekend away, I was able to complete 50 pages...which is the most I have ever completed at a crop. I am working on my 2005 album and was able to complete my New York City trip! This place surpassed my expectations and I can't wait to go back :-)

This week I attended a birthday lunch at Alfredo's...I had terrible service and now refuse to go back (which is a shame because they make awesome salsa and tortillas).

Lunch may have sucked, but dinner totally rocked. There is a new restaurant in town called The Spot and it is awesome! They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 4:00am...that's right, now you have more choices for dreakfast (drunk breakfast)...sure beats going to IHOP or Denny's. They serve several items, but are known for their pizza (made to order) and fried foods (i.e. Snickers, Twix, Reece's Cups, cookie dough, and ice cream...just to name a few). This was my third trip and I had chicken wings for the first time...yummy. The owner and her boyfriend are awesome. The place is very eclectic and cool: they play great music, have bizarre movies playing on flat-screens, and you can even play a game a LIFE if you so desire. Definitely check them out!

Yesterday, after work I was approached by a homeless man (which is not unusual since I work downtown) who wanted $0.50 so he could buy a hamburger. I said no, but wanted to ask where one could get a hamburger for that cheap. Perhaps if I had jumped in his shopping cart, he could have driven me to this town's best deal!

Last night, Meg and I purchased tickets to AZ...we are off to see our friends Dennis and Jason. My friend, Julie, may also be joining us...she will have a birthday while on the trip so that could lead to some definite good times. I am not looking forward to the heat, but I guess sometimes you have to suffer the heat to see cool things...like The Grand Canyon! It's only taken me 32 years, but I am finally going to see it! There also may be some skydiving during the trip; not me, but my 70-year old friend, Roma (her grandson lives in Tempe and works at Skydive Arizona). I am going to go and watch her for moral support, but really hope to get to do the zero gravity chamber thing.

Well, it finally happened. I had my first interview with the Times Record News since being in my position. I would post the links to the stories, but they are so riddled with mistakes and misquotes, I would rather you not read them...now if you want to Google them, go ahead, but know that, "I didn't say that!"

Tonight, I was elected Director of Communications for the WF Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association. This is a great organization that donates time and money to the WFPD...it's a great way to meet new people in the community and a lot fun (and if I just so happen to meet a hot cop, so be it :-)

So my brother has a birthday this weekend. It's his last year as a 20-something. Saturday, we are going out to eat, then to karaoke, and finally to the casino. I am really looking forward to getting out and about...especially since I will have Monday off to recover.

I am getting SO EXCITED about Tuesday's inauguration! I am trying to decide if I want to take half a day off on Tuesday so that I can watch the proceedings live or just DVR it. I think this is going to be one of those things that people ask you years later, "Where were you the day that Obama was inaugurated?" I know that some of you may not be a fan, but regardless, it's a momentous event in history.


Until next time...