After being delayed a half hour and then left sitting on the tarmac for another hour because of a non-existent weather condition around National Airport, we have returned to VA, retrieved the Darlanator, and loaded up the cars. Tomorrow morning we clean out the last of the fridge and then turn everything in to the Parliaments before hitting the ( Read more... )

"...she ran like the wind, and literally ran herself into the school..."

-Ms.Terri Hanrahan
Glenbard South Principal

Filing in to the Chase Auditorium for "Wait Wait.. Don't Tell Me" as I type. Awesome :)

So Jason and I flew into Chicago yesterday. His dad picked us up and dropped us off at a car rental place closer to their home (it was a few hundred cheaper than picking the car up at the airport) and then we got right on the road to Iowa. Much to my relief (and that of my mild headache) Jason got stuck with the worst of the traffic on the first ( Read more... )

Jason's family came in for the weekend to witness his official gradification. I'd say all in all it went quite well. They said I'm nice, and I think that's the best I can hope for right now. :-D Friday we just did a late lunch of dim sum and a light dinner. Saturday was quite full with commencement, Wendy's for a quick lunch, and then a bit ( ( Read more... )

So the grand re-opening weekend has been great. Andrea and Dori are going crazy -- I think they've each put in about 18 hours a day all weekend. The new cafe space has made things a bit different, and a bit busier. Dori noted that they're going through pastries even faster than was previously usual. Right now I'm helping in the back of house ( Read more... )

I am tired, but happy. This is good.

More later. For now, goodnight!

Last night I got my car mostly packed (in the rain), and this morning I loaded the last few bits in. The weather wasn't entirely agreeable, and I hit a few spots of congestion, but generally the trip up to RI went a-ok. Now I'm starting to get settled in -- I will sleep well tonight I'm sure!

It was raining when we got up, and it just keeps coming down.

And I'm supposed to be loading my car for the move.

And it's only supposed to get worse.

Whee!

During my nearly 3 1/2 years with the company, I've found it rather interesting that, for whatever reason, my direct deposits on payday never show up until well after midnight. And now that I'm done with them, I finally realize why...

National offices are in Austin, Texas -- Central time zone!

Go me.