Off to La Jolla...

But not for fun...although I could have fun. I'm going for the annual MMASC Conference tomorrow for work. I've been going for the past three years and it's a great opportunity to hear what's going on in other cities, hear what's on the forefront of local government, as well as network. I'll be taking the train down, something I've never done before, so I'm looking forward to that. Of course I'll miss Kelly and Carson, but it will only be for 2 nights. Gosh, I haven't been to La Jolla since Kelly and I got engaged in 2003. Too bad Kelly can't make the trip with me...

Nothing else is really going on. Kelly and I are spending a quiet weekend teaching Carson how to use his new doggie door. Yup, we finally thought Carson was ready for one. We didn't get the full doggie door, just one for the screen door. But this way when we're home he can let himself in and out of the house as he pleases, rather than jumping on one of us whenever he wants to go out. The first day Kelly installed the door wasn't too promising, Carson wouldn't even get near it. But three days and a lot of treats later, Carson is running in and out on his own. We're so proud of or lil' Carson!

Job update part 1

Hello everyone. Just thought I would check in and let everyone know how the new job is going. It's been over a month and so far it's fairly close to what I expected. I have worked in all four yards in the prison. Gaining experience in several different positions including spending several nights working in administrative segregation (basically the jail inside the prison). Not sure if I am crazy about the hours though. Right now I am working the graveyard shift which is from 10 pm to 6 am. Even though technically I have 2 days off a week it feels like only one. Over all, I am enjoying the job though. I work with a good group of officers. Someone asked me how it feels to work in a prison environment and all I can say is trust is a huge thing with this job. You have to be able to trust the people you work with and they need to be able to count on you to be there when they need you.

Oh Yeah, It's Father's Day

Well it's been a busy week. So busy I haven't been able to write a new post. But here I am on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I'm making my weekly trip to visit my grandma. Although today I'm visiting my Nina too, she just had some reconstructive surgery. At least I can go to one house and visit two "sicklies." I also get out of the house to let Kelly sleep after work. He seems to rest better when I'm not there making noise or coming in and out of the house. Later this afternoon we're going to his uncle's house for a pool party and bbq to celebrate Father's Day. Although Kelly and I don't have fathers to celebrate, we still like to go see the family. Yesterday I spent the day with my niece and nephew, and their parents too. We took the Metrolink down to San Clemente and had a beach day. It was fun to sit on the sand, relax and play with little Alexis. She is too cute for words! Jake is adorable too, but he just eats and sleeps like any two-month old. I forgot my camera so I'm sorry to say I don't have any pictures. But maybe I can get Lisa to send me. Of course I'll spare you any shots of me in my bathing suit.

Did You See It?

I sure did! How could I miss going to see Sex and the City the Movie?! And just like I knew it would be, it was fabulous. For 2 1/2 hours I was transported to NYC with my four favorite "girl friends." Gosh how I miss that show! But it's ok, that same night I started watching season 1 all over again. I know...I'm obsessed...but there are worse obsessions to have. Like shopping, which was what I did after we had lunch after watching the movie. Guess I have more than one obsession...

Yesterday was my cousin/lil sister Valerie's 21st birthday. Happy Birthday Valerie! We went over and had dinner to celebrate. Of course I took her beer and margaritas and we'll be going to happy hour tomorrow night. I'm the cool cousin, remember? So last night, while we were teaching Valerie how to play poker for her upcoming trip to Las Vegas, all I could think of was my 21st birthday (let's not mention that was 10 years ago). Oh, to be 21 again! I'd go back there in a heart beat...those were wonderful , carefree times! At least the ones I can remember...