Another Heli-Expo has come and gone, but the memories remain. As I reflect on all that took place these past several days, I’m reminded there are some great lessons in there. Be grateful Walking around among these absolutely gorgeous and amazing machines, it’s hard not to get some perspective. I work in the helicopter industry. […]
Beyond Mommyhood
It’s that time of year again, when all good helicopter professionals gather to gossip, share stories, network and do a little business. I’m talking Heli Expo, the industry’s annual convention filled with several thousand booths of helicopter goodness, and more bright, clean and shiny helicopters than most of us ever see in one room (be […]
Today we had our first snow of 2011. We took advantage of the three inches of white stuff to play before the typical Seattle spoiling arrived to take it all away. Tweet
I’ve not been highly responsive in the blogging department and I apologize. I’ve been a little preoccupied with my self pity, lust and future planning. Maybe I should explain myself. My visit to Phoenix was a little more productive than a simple rest and relax. It gave me some time to step back and think […]
In an attempt to find myself, or at least have a little time to process, reflect, relax and just be away from the madness that is my life at the moment, I made a run for the border by myself. OK, I didn’t quite make the border. I’m in Phoenix for the weekend with long-time […]
I have to be honest here. I’m not getting into this unemployment thing. Not that much. So far I’ve enjoyed a couple of Mondays when I have only one child for two hours. That seems to go really well because my workload is much less and I can focus on one person’s needs. Then Sweetness […]
Yesterday was my official first “work day” of unemployment. No nanny, no job, no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, but cautiously optimistic things will generally be this positive. The day started with me waking to Hubby’s alarm. I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, unaided by chemistry of […]
Being ripped out of your comfort zone can really do a number on you. I had a rough day Tuesday, feeling melancholy most of the day, even crying a few times. I had to return to the office to record my “never back in the office” voicemail and write the permanent bouceback to my e-mail. […]
