Long weekend in Illinois...

Well, I am heading back to work tomorrow after a 5 day weekend. I had my first paid vacation and it was very fun, busy and family filled. We left for IL after work on Thursday and spent the 4th of July going to parades and fireworks. Saturday we went to my cousin's wedding.

Here is a picture of my mom and I at the wedding. Both of my sisters and their families were in town. It was nice to see them and all of my family.
On Monday we went to Chicago and it was humid and fun. Here are pictures of Brian and I at the water front by the Planetarium. We went there but were a little disappointed by it.
Here is a picture of my nieces and nephew. (look at Annika's face, what a twirp)

This a picture of the Elsa and Mary, I hadn't seen them for over a year and they are SO old.

At the bean, in Millenium park. Brian's back was hurting.

Playing in the water at Millenium park, they are so cute.
We were all in a line soaking our feet in the foot bath. It was a fun day in Chicago, it made me miss the city and my family.

The last picture is from the ride home. We are all so tired. It was a good weekend but we are happy to sleep in our own bed tonight. It was sad to leave my family though, I miss them. We don't want to go to work tomorrow... back to the adult world. Goodnight.

Work and Fun...

The week of fun has ended. Here is a picture of my "Greenie" award. I was one of 6 that received an award. I have the most positive attitude. (How little they know me!!!!)

On the topic of my work, I thought I would post a pic of where I spend around 8-9 hrs a day.
Me at my cube!
Look it is me on the People Mover in downtown Detroit. It was my first time on it and also my first time in a Casino (I won $15!). These are my friends from work, Julie and Tara.
The riverwalk downtown Detroit had a concert going on and we sat and listened to it and had some refreshments. I will end with a picture of the chair float I made, along with 6 other people. Yes that is kermit, yes it was so much fun.

An Added Thought...

My work, as you've read, is having employee appreciation week. We are having an office chair parade tomorrow. I spent an hour creating a pirate ship out of an office chair. What am I doing???

A side note, they are playing the show The Office in the lunch room and giving out candy.

We are also having mock elections called Greenies. (like Dundies) I am up for one, I will let you know if I win!

Later.

Employee Appreciation Week...

Well, I was told by a little birdy (named Sue) that I need to start updating this blog more often. This post will be on two topics: employee appreciation week and air conditioning. If you're not interested in either, don't read this.

1. It is employee appreciation week at my job. It is very nice. I was welcomed on Monday by a continental breakfast and an indoor 12 hole mini golf course. Also, we were surprised by a sundae part and a raffle later (I didn't win anything though). Today, we had a bbq and field day games. It was so much fun and I got a little sun. Tomorrow is a pizza party and we are supposed to wear our favorite sports team apparel. I am really liking my work and I have been talking to my boss about promotions. I am going to start shadowing other areas in around 2 weeks to see what direction I should go. I am going out with a group of people from work on Friday. I think it will be alot of fun, we are going to Greektown in Detroit.

2. The weekends at our apartment are hotter than hot. The frustrating thing is that we can't change the temperature. We finally complained (well actually, Brian complained to them) and found out that it had been mistakenly set for 82 degrees instead of 72... that is why. Problem solved.

This exciting post has come to an end. If anyone has any book recommendations for me... I would be forever grateful!

A year of hair...

July '07 - Long and blonde
Aug '07 - Long and dark
Oct '07 - Bobbed and semi-dark

Jan '08 - Outgrown Bob

Feb '07 - Uneven Layered cut by Russian woman
June '08 - NEW HAIRCUT!!!! (and professional highlight)
I think I finally found a salon I like in Plymouth. It is about 4 blocks away from my house and my stylist was super nice and reasonably priced. Happy haircut to me. I was looking back at old pictures on our computer and I realized how much my hair has changed in the past year and thought I would dedicate a post to it.

And happy haircut to you too!

L. A-dventure....

Brian went to California to visit his friend Justin. As he won't post about his trip, I will post for him. He left on Wed, June 11 and got back on Sunday, June 15. He had alot of fun. Here are some pictures from his trip.

Here he is on Venice beach, notice the segway in the background.

Look at the tough guy by the Egyptian theater.

Friends! by the Elliott Smith wall.

Justin's dog, Vincent, was super cute. He is a beagle and pitbull mix (with a very large head). We think that Potter would probably date him, if she liked other and younger dogs.

Here the guys are getting ready to go to the Body World exhibit. This was right before they saw Kevin Smith.

The End.

You are my favorites...

As exciting as life may be, I decided to post 8 of my favorite things (yes, kind of like Oprah... Oprah and I have alot of similarties, whether it is our favorite things, Presidential candidate...) And so we are off...

8. My new yellow purse, I feel like my tastes are evolving. I like purses in general, one can never have enough.

7. Candles, most specifically the sage and citris and cranberry chutney by Yankee Candle

6. Our deck chairs and their comfy cushions

5. Pie??? I always thought I didn't like pie and then this place called Grand Traverse Pie company came into town and I keep eating pie from there. I also made a berry pie for a late father's day present to Jim and I thought it was delicious. Here is a link to the recipe, (I also added some raspberries to it.)http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blackberry-and-Blueberry-Pie/Detail.aspx?src=etaf

4. HBO tv shows: Brian and I just finished watching all three seasons of Deadwood and I highly recommend it for anyone that isn't bothered by swearing and a little inappropriate content. We loved it because of all the awesome characters. Dare I say I liked it more than Six Feet Under?? We are currently watching The Wire and I am still on the fence about it.

3. Old Navy long layering tanks, $5. I were them under everything and I counted while I was doing laundry and I have 22 of them. They are nice, especially for me with my extra long torso.

2. Food in general, but my favorite foods are as follows: hummus, cheese, salsa... but my favorite hummus is from Al Sultan in Dearborn Heights, MI. I would recommend traveling there to taste it.

1. Brian and Potter (duh)

*This post is from a while ago that I never posted and I thought I would end my long absence with it.