Bon Jour

I am able to do the darn thing...I had to buy a Wi-Fi Access card. It has taken me about 30 mintues to get the darn thing to work.

I arrived safely in Belgium. The darn google thing is in another language so I have to remember what the links mean so I can do this right.

My flight was okay. I got a window seat. There was some JERK in front of me that put his seat back immediately so my tray table was really close. I wanted to slap him on his bald head. The guy that was in the middle seat had some type of handicap and needed an aisle seat but the guy on the aisle had a handicap too...it was his belly. He wasn't going to work on the middle seat. Middle seat guy found a seat next to his wife on the otherside of the plane and it game aisle seat guy and I some space.

I pulled out my iPod and started to tune out everyone. I dozed off but I knew I was smelling food. I had almost missed the cart and would have been hungry. I have been eating a little meat this week. I had chicken on the plane. But you know airplane portions are the correct size to eat so I wasn't completely stuffed.

I am in my room working on my report. Nickelodeon in French is strange. SpongeBob and Jimmy Neutron are a trip. Good thing I seen these episodes.

I am waiting for some from IT to contact me about making my flash drive work. They have so many administrative rights on this stupid laptop that it is pissing me off.

I will load pictures when I can get them in the right place.

Toodles.

Trying to play catch up...

Whew...I just checked and see that I missed several days. My bad...I I have been extremely busy.

It is Sunday morning and I am at Willow Valley resort in Lancaster, PA. We are on our annual Father's Day trip. Disney is next year.

Friday on our way here we ran into a slight snag...we got to close to the Harbor Tunnel and were stuck in traffic. We seen a Police Helicopter buzzing around but thought it may have been an accident. So my sister and brother in law were just talking and waiting out the traffic. I was in the driver seat and brother was in the front. We decided we better call mom and dad and tell them to take McHenry tunnel. What happens next tripped us out. Brother looked over to the right and seen this guy coming out of the drain pipe. We were shocked, he started walking up toward the road and was looking really scared. I checked to make sure my doors were locked, and made sure not to make direct eye contact. This fella started testing door handles of those looking forward and not paying attention to him walking up to his car. He was covered with mud and sewage. He got to the car directly in front of us and got in the front seat with the driver. He looked and him and from the movement the driver was telling him it would be best that he got out of the car. This escapee clearly didn't have a weapon otherwise he could have been dangerous. So he got out and started looking for another victim, still avoiding eye contact he tried a van, a car with a woman alone and then he got in the car right next to us. I immediately grabbed my cell phone. It was clear this was the reason traffic was held up. Sister was on the look out for where his next move would be. He sat in the car next to us for about 2 minutes trying to convince the driver to let him stay. This was getting weird. 911 answered and I gave them our mile marker location and described the guy and the car he was currently in. Sister starts screaming in the back I thought he was heading for out car. Apparently the car he got in was some type of police or special agent he flashed a badge and a gun and the guy jumped out and was back on the side running. Everyone in our immediate area were on their cell phones trying to report what was going on. The helicopter and several cars caught up with him and eventually put him in the truck. I was relieved.

Note to everyone...LOCK YOUR DOORS. This could have been a really bad situation.

Anyway, the rest of the weekend has run pretty smoothly. We did dinner Friday night at the hotel buffet, all meals are included here. I was competing with my nephew so I didn't get a chance to really eat. Saturday I did have a good breakfast with my dad. There was a men's conference at this resort and my dad was asking if I seen anything I was interested in, he was going to be my set up man. UGH...he makes me sound desperate. Saturday afternoon we took the kids to Dutch Wonderland...that was my first time, I think, maybe I went when I was little but I really don't remember. We rode a few rides and I ate a huge funnel cake. My stomach was hurting really bad. Sister poured a cup of ice down my back and I was slightly annoyed, I was glad it was hot otherwise I probably would have returned the "favor".

We were scheduled to have game night Saturday night but Big Sister and I fell asleep and "Sibs with Kids" had family time at the pool. Mom and Dad were knocked out as well.

I have been up since 5 this morning, I had to take my weekend clothes out of my suitcase and get ready for my trip to Belgium. I showered and took a walk. Popped my earphones in my ears and found some good Sunday inspirational music to listen to. I sat and watched the ducks do their thing and walked around the pond. I watched the kitchen staff scurry around to set up for the brunch. I leave here at 11 to get on the train.

I have my laptop and if I can get on line I will be updating you about my trip.

If I don't get to it, have a wonderful week and I will catch you when I get back.

Missed a beat...

Yesterday I was seriously scrambled to confirm my reservations at hotels and get my schedule together for those that need to know where I will be.

I was asked some ignorant a** questions by staff like:

• why are you flying coach? HELLO, THE GOVERNMENT IS PAYING
• why not fly first class? HELLO, AGAIN THE GOVERNMENT IS PAYING
• why is the per diem so much? HAVE YOU EVER CHECKED THE EXCHANGE RATE OF THE EURO
• are you scared to go by yourself? HAVE YOU EVER READ MY RESUME, I HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE
• where is Belgium? WHAT GRADE DID YOU GET IN GEOGRAPHY, GOOGLE IT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD

Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for the opportunity to travel but it just doesn't come at a very convenient time for me.

Anyway, there was a bit of a buzz around the office yesterday and folks were getting so out of had. It is going to make some ladies take a good look at themselves in the morning before they walk out of the house. If you know what you are wearing is going to "raise" the attention of every male and some females that you walk past, you might want to change it unless you are going to the club. The workplace has become slack on dress codes and some people take business casual to the extreme. I know some days I may be a little off point but I try not to do it too often. I may not have the body of a aerobics instructor but I can turn a head or two. You don't have to be rail thin to make men pay attention.

That's enough for now. I have to go tie up some loose ends around this place.

Later.

Fast Track this week...PLEASE...

The weekend was painful...I had to get a root canal on Saturday. The 3rd in 3 months. UGH...my teeth are shot on one side. I grind my teeth and forget to put my guard in at night.

I decided that I was going to lay off meet for a few weeks. I am going to take the veggie alternative when I can. It is a little difficult when you leave with meat eaters. That will be changing for me soon.

I don't remember if I told you about a class project that we have. We have to track all our expenses for 30 days. So, Saturday I went to the grocery store to stock up for lunch and dinner for the week. As I rounded the corner, I seen one of my classmates, she had a cart full of stuff. It was so funny because we immediately start justifying our purchases to each other. She was telling me her husband doesn't eat leftovers so she always has to buy a lot of stuff. I brought just enough stuff for this week. I know I need to eat smaller portions and more frequently. I loaded my lunch bag with fruit, salad and some vegetarian turkey salad (it's an acquired taste made with soy).

My teeth are really getting on my nerves, I am having a really hard time chewing on my left side. I could slap both my dentist and endodontist (sp). They have made a killing off of me. What do we have health insurance for if I have to pay out of pocket for everything. UGH!!!

Anyway, I have to finish scheduling appointments for next weeks trip to Belgium and need to see what bills need to be paid.

Talk to you guys later.

Trying to Chill on this Oppresively Hot Day!!!

UGH!!! When I get up in the morning I do not like to hear my air kicking on. It was going to be one of those days. I had to rethink what I was wearing today. I wanted to wear a tank and some shorts but my body is not there and the office ain't ready for that gear. It was one of those days that you want to just lay in the bed with the ceiling fan on high, with a cool drink in one hand and the remote in the other.

My nephew is here with me today. My sister works on the other side of the suite and she had a meeting so I am baby sitting. He has been entertaining the ladies around her with his mega watt gums showing. He finally took his nosy behind to sleep. I had to close the door so they would stop coming in here. Folks have been in my office that NEVER come in here to speak to me but want to touch my baby boy. Uh, No..I need you to step out.

I have firmed up my reservations for my trip to Belgium. I am going to have a good time. I have been talking to the Sales Managers at the hotels and they are going to make sure they suck up to me really good. I may splurge and get a massage at the Chateau one day. Not sure if I am going to get to blog while I am gone but I am going to try.

No major plans for the weekend. Just doing laundry and trying to get my stuff together to get out of here. I don't need to take much. I promised myself I wasn't going to over pack.

Have a good weekend...stay cool. Summer is coming with a vengeance.

Soulmates or Playmates?

A good friend sent me this today...it really made me think about this whole relationship thing. I am not currently in a relationship but as I begin to prepare myself for "something new" I need to take all of this into consideration...thanks friend...I hope that you find it somewhat interesting.

Soulmates or Playmates?

In our quest for happiness we must be sure that we don't settle for a Playmate when God has a Soul mate waiting for us. Sometimes this is a hard distinction to make. Playmates are tricky. They are so much fun to be with that even the smartest of us will be fooled into thinking this has to be our Soul mate. Worse yet too many of us attempt to make a Soul mate out of a Playmate.

The danger of this is that later, after years of playing we will meet our Soul mate, but it may be too late. We may have already made a Life mate of our Playmate and created life-long bonds (emotional, children, etc.). Or we may have been hurt from playing so hard that we are in no shape ourselves to be anyone's anything. How can we distinguish between the One, and just another one? First, we must be open with ourselves about who we really are and what our soul yearns for. Only you and God know what is truly in your heart and mind.

Only you know what will make you truly happy and whole. In order to find your Soul mate you have to know you, first. You must be willing to listen to that inner voice. And is that voice telling you that the nerdy person you enjoy talking and sharing your thoughts with, could be him? What about that friend who is always willing to go the extra mile for you when no one else will.

Oh no! He's too short or too tall, balding or too hairy,and on and on? Just too ordinary looking for me!

Then there's that girl who makes you feel so special when you're around her, but she doesn't match that ideal you have conjured in your head. She's too tall, not slender enough, not light or dark enough, not shapely enough, not attractive enough, and on and on. She just couldn't be for me! So what if he or she doesn't look like Shemar Moore or Vivica Fox. Is he or she going to treat you like the jewel that you are?

Not only that, his or her soul and yours will commune in ways you never imagined possible! In order to heed that voice, we have to put on the back burner our own superficial thinking. Could it be that your inner desire is for a truly genuine person with a good heart? If you enjoy playing, stay on the playground. There are plenty of Playmates out there to occupy your time.

But don't spend too much time playing or you may play your life away. Eventually the playing loses it appeal and your soul begins to crave a deeper, more meaningful connection. Your soul begins to crave your Soul mate.

WOW...that was good...

New Adventure

Last night I began taking classes for the Maryland Homebuyers program. I want to become a homeowner. I was feeling a little leery when I first got there because I wasn't sure if it was a scam. My thoughts changed as the presentation went on. I have 3 more days that I need to go so I should be feeling really good by the 14th, the last day of class.

I am in the process of making my travel arrangements for my trip over the big pond. I am trying to find some really nice hotels to visit to help our client make the decision. Here are my choices so far: The Hilton, The Conrad, Chateau de Limelette. My first choice is The Conrad, second the Chateau and Hilton last. We will see how it pans out. Let me know what you think.

My boss was still out today, he really is sick. He is going to the doctor, if he doesn't have a note when he comes in here tomorrow I am going to official write him up.

This trip is a lot closer than I thought. I can't blog anymore right now I gotta make some arrangements. Unfortunately everyone is gone overseas so I have to send emails now and follow up in the morning.

TTFN.