With spring comes fitness. I have been on a winter hiatus and, now that the snow has thawed, it is time to lose that 5 pounds I gained back (not god-awful for the holiday season, I suppose) plus some. I went for my first REAL walk today in a long time. My thighs are twitching and I apparently need a brace on my left ankle. Owie. But I feel fantastic... and I saw my first black bird of the spring. Pretty. Looked like this here:



















Wow. Looked JUST like it. Coulda been the same bird. I love it here, by the way. You know, in case I haven't said it often enough.

Matt got a faux-hawk. I love it.






Whatcha think?

The boys are out getting haircuts this morning. It's wonderfully quiet. Just me and the dog. I'm debating taking them out to Denver tomorrow for pictures. I regret that I haven't taken nearly as many pictures as I should have over the years. All of those moments are lost to me... and it makes me sad sometimes. So, yes. Pictures. Denver is far, though. Nearly a third of the way to Vegas... which brings me to the next topic. My trip to Vegas will be short. Too short, in fact. Just time to pop in, get my hair done, eat some sushi and spend some time with family and not nearly enough time with friends. I'm trying to talk Bee and Jenny into a visit this June or July. I think they'd both love it here in the summer. Bee got through a rather cold late winter/early spring visit last year (really? That long ago?? Seems like it was just a few weeks sometimes) without blowing up the state... so I think the summer, with its wildflowers and song birds, just might win her over. Maybe. And Ken might be heading out our way, too, soon. We'll see how the plans all iron out, I suppose.

My new job is really amazing. I love it. I'm busy and challenged and relaxed all at the same time. They are the nicest people I've ever known... and everyone is so great to work with. There are a billion times a day I wish I could update with something amazing that happened to me there... like my boss telling me that I'm already such an asset, or sending me a note saying he hopes my headache goes away... stupid little things that should come naturally to employers when they're dealing with the PEOPLE (key word) that work for them.. but that so often just don't. I'm very lucky.

Ugh. I can't believe daylight savings time is here again already. I do not react well at all to things like this. I live for the day that time falls back again because, I kid you not, I will be exhausted every morning all summer.

On a brighter note, spring is definitely here. There is no green yet... and the flowers have yet to peek out of their beds. That's okay, though. We have rain. Rain rain rain. I'm thrilled! Except it's kinda gray outside now... the gray isn't nearly as pretty as the white. But at least I know the green is coming soon!!

Started my new job. It's seriously fantastic. Everyone (EVERYONE!!) is nice and respectful and cheery. Happy to be there. My desk was all set up with everything I might need when I started AND I have TWO wide screen monitors. I <3 My New Job. And soup, too. I've become rather dependent on Smiling Moose for their chicken enchilada soup. And soup bread. So tasty.

Weekend in a Nutshell:
Stranger Than Fiction is a fantastic movie. SOS graduation was good. Food in Vail is way too expensive. I love my new boss... the one I have temporarily until I get my new, new boss. My kids are awesome. I got new pillows (ME GUSTA!)

That's about it.

It's been almost two years now since I left Las Vegas. It never occurred to me that in saying goodbye to the city I would be saying goodbye to any of my friendships. Sadly, along the way, I've lost someone that was an enormous part of my life for nearly five years. I keep telling myself that the ones that let you go aren't the ones worth having but that doesn't make it any less heart-wrenching for me. I dunno. It's just... hard. S'okay, though. In the end I have all that I need in life. People that I love and who love me just as much.

So, needless to say, I haven't much felt like posting. There's stuff going on, of course. My new job next week. The nasty weather attacking my early spring. The elk in the meadow and the deer that randomly decide to cross the street in front of us while we drive. Freaks. The kids are doing well. This weekend is going to be the last of their snowboarding lessons with SOS, so we'll be heading up valley for the party. Kids going to the dentist. You know, life stuff.

I'm getting my hair cut again next time I'm in Vegas. It will be shorter this time than last... but the same cut. When I do I think I might go back to glasses... Short hair and glasses. Thoughts?

Next trip to Vegas will be over Easter weekend, by the way.