I can’t help but find a worry nerve when bloggers I keep up with suddenly disappear. I totally understand the need for sabbaticals. I think all of us have times when other life demands and schedules will take precedence over our blogging but when some that I really enjoy just drop off with no notice I can’t help but worry. And I’m always relieved when they reappear. *wink*

As for you two: Long Relationships, and The Classic Life…Where are you? I hope you’re okay.

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Well, nothing like starting the year with an impromptu weekend getaway! We’re heading out in a few hours for Las Vegas. We’ll take in a few days with Grandma and sights/scenes of the town - so far as you can go with two little ones in tow that is. *wink*

So I’ll be off for a few more days checking in as I am able, but rest assured, I’ll be back full throttle next week when the kids go back to school!!

I’ve been tagged again, but this one is a little different. This time it was a “drop everything and take a picture…as you are!” Now, this by itself can be downright frightening, given that most of my computer hours are spent in the early morning, but I lucked out in that I caught this e-mail tonight, so you’ll get the end of the day version. LOL

While I enjoy seeing everyone in a candid shot and setting, I’ll not tag anyone this time around as it seems to be multiplying a bit rapidly of late. But you’ve been warned!

Our server seems to be sharing the same sluggish symptoms I’ve had all week. I’m wondering if it’s contagious?

We’ve had a light case of sniffles and throat tickles this week and I attribute most of my wacky week to that. It seems that little health quirks can sure put you on tilt. Even if it’s not the reason, it makes me feel better to put it there. *wink* Whatever it is, it’s been weird. I feel like I’ve been spending more time dog paddling this week than being productive. It may be a natural balance of the universe coming off a few weeks of super productivity but whatever it is I’m not happy about it.

Coincidentally, my husband has been working on the server all week trying to tune it to the traffic influx and he’s not happy about it. And when the server and it’s admin aren’t happy - ‘aint nobody happy. LOL

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I’ve been finding a lot of my time in the mornings going to reading other blogs. Last night I was telling my husband how incredible the concept of the blog is. (He’s rolling his eyes because HE’s the one that had to beg, plead and never give up encouraging to get me to start blogging!)

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His perspective:

Honestly, I’m a pretty non-aggressive driver. I don’t speed on the freeway (though I’ll stay with the flow of traffic in the city). I don’t speed on surface streets and I rarely stop or start quickly. I’ve got nothing to prove.

I’m very aware of the distance between me and the person ahead. I leave *plenty* of space. My wife thinks people are going to dodge into that space and cause an accident, but so far, that’s never happened. What has happened is that when I was rear ended a couple of years ago; I got crushed into the truck ahead of me because I was too close. Hence the additional distance.

I’ve become more courteous on the road because of my commuting. I figure that if that other guy needs to get there first, I should probably let him. I’m okay to get there safely. Plus, if it takes me an extra minute, maybe I’ll get to hear another great song on my iPod playlist. And that’s always a good thing.

Her perspective (true to form with women needing to have the last word):

Driving is like eating – everyone has their own styles, tastes, traits and opinions. It also evolves and changes over time based on our experiences.
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So last night my family started to watch a Tivo recording of Back to the Future. I forgot how much I like this movie and how much I don’t like Huey Lewis. Ahhhh the 80’s. I digress. . . anyway as I was watching it the famous routine of Biff knocking on McFly’s head saying “Hello! Anybody Home? Think, McFly! Think! comes across the screen and I realize that I still have that line committed to memory. And I find myself wondering how many others have too.

It’s an interesting thing to contemplate the effects over generations of attitudes and self esteem that are evident in that one familiar movie routine. What a gem self esteem is. It truly has the power to direct our lives and our successes as well as our failures. And while we may feel victim to it, the reality is it is one of the only things in life we have complete control over. The familiar refrain of Eleanor Roosevelt sums it up perfectly: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” (more…)

So I was just responding to a blog group about the woes of losing balance this week with regards to computer time and everything else.  I figured I might as well add more fuel to the blaze and blog it too.  That must be the “if you can’t beat them, join them” tip being put to work.

We started preschool this week and we entered our second week of soccer practices for my daughter.  Neither are monumental shifts but my whole balance technique seems to have been rudely knocked off course.  Today I was so nuts after the first couple hours of attempts at making headway at the computer that I just walked away and cleaned.  I felt a little better.

My father in law has always said that if you want something done, ask a busy person.  We’re like moths to a flame.  We clearly have plenty to do all the time, yet we continually add more.  My biggest addition was taking up blogging and getting all my sites streamlined under one umbrella.  I must be insane.  This is a project that will take hundreds of hours and I’m trying to push it into a few weeks.  Bring on the TUMS.

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Just a little vent this morning on the emotional state of drivers in general out there.  It absolutely kills me how so many drivers seem to think they are the only ones with lives and schedules that need to be at a certain place by a certain time.  A simple observation of how many people are on the road with you is a good indicator of how not alone in the traffic world we are.

When I take my daughter to school every morning it is a very in the face reminder of a large group of people trying to get places on time.  There are lines coming from both directions all waiting their turn to reach the drop off point.  Once the gate is opened and kids are let on the school grounds the line moves fairly efficiently.  But waiting for that moment causes a lot of upset people who do stupid things.  It may only be the difference of 3 minutes or less but you’d think it was hours for the reactions.  Some fly past the standing traffic to use the parking lot to drop off instead.  Others try to cut each other off instead of taking turns.  In short, many people are so inconsiderate of anyone besides themselves and it always amazes me.  These people still haven’t learned that even the craziest, fastest driving in busy areas only buys a difference of 5 minutes or less.  However they risk causing accidents which would delay many people for many minutes/hours not to mention the negative impact on another’s life and/or health.

As I was rounding the corner coming back home a car came screaming down the way going the opposite direction.  She was clearly not expecting to have anyone else be at the corner because when I rounded it she started honking her horn and motioning for me to move out of the way. 

I can never find my horn when I want/need it.  The fact that she was on hers and motioning wildly the very moment she saw me tells me she’s quite well versed in using hers.  I hate sharing the road with people like this.  A quick review of my position showed I was on the right side of the road so it must have been a habit based reaction for the other driver.  What a waste of training.