I met the love of my life

Well, it's been a while again, but usually when I don't write it means that things are going good! My last post was my surprise 30th birthday party. And I don't know what changed in me, maybe it was knowing that people loved me, but I was a happy person after that! I think people could sense it too. Because literally 3 days after that, I met the love of my life. No, really, love at first site. It happened and I haven't wavered since. His name is Lane. We actually just moved in together and I can't imagine life without him. As far as my career, well, I'm moving on from MFG.com. I thought it was going to be my dream job forever, but sometimes things don't work out as expected and when the going get tough, some weak get crazy. I'm not going to stick around for them to figure it out. I need stability, focus, and more colleagues who are willing to support each other through the tough times so we can fight back as a unit. Not blame each other. So, off I go in two weeks to my newest adventure. Hopefully I'll update this soon and you'll hear all about me, Lane, and the new job! Thanks for reading.

Best Birthday EVER!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxsJgUEn6NY

Day 11 in Shanghai

Ok, so fast forward...but this place has been so great I haven't had a chance to write! I've eaten every kind of food (Chinese, Japanese, American, Thai, German...), sang Karaoke, walked by the river, visited Temples, gone shopping, and met great people that it's been hard to slow down. Shanghai has really been a wonderful place with kind people. The only thing I would watch out for is the traffic! Boy, if you are not looking you will get plowed! Enjoy the pic!

Day 3 in Shanghai

All is good. The only thing crazy so far is the food. Besides the "Chicken" soup, now I've had a petrified egg. It was clear with a green yolk. Wow! Thankfully the food that followed was much tastier.

Also, I've managed to move my wake-up time from 4am to 6am. Still early, but it looks like I'm adjusting.

More later...

Day 1 in Shanghai

I made it! After the longest plane ride ( which was lucky enough to be full) and followed by the scariest car ride ever from the airport, I'm here. Plane ride was not that bad. Darn movies didn't work, but thankfully I'm reading the longest book ever! I also watched the "moving map." You know, were you get to follow you plane's travel to your destination! I think we literally went over the North Pole to get here. It was cool.

Once we arrived here, we showered and went out to our first Chinese eating experience. ("We" being my co-worker Lori and I.). Since no one at the restaurant spoke English, or gave indication that they did, we just pointed at pictures. Everything was fine except the soup. Apparently when you order "Chicken Soup" you better be prepared for A CHICKEN in A SOUP. Too funny!

Finally, we wound down the day with cocktails at the hotel. Our hotel has to be one of the nicest I have ever stayed in...and this comes from a former hotelier! The only thing left for me is sleep. As I write this it is 4am. I'm still trying to adjust! I'm going to give it a go again, wish me sweet dreams!

2008 coming to a close.

This has been a rough year...economy wise. I know I've had my share of stuggles, and my brother has been hit hard as well. But I look back and think of all the great things that came out of 2008. My other brother was married, I had a good friend married, and three different couples have announced that they are getting ready to have babies in 2009. At the end of the day, life goes on. I believe that we "humanity" still have an optimistic disposition and will help each other out. Maybe that's naive, but without hope, I simply don't seem why any of us would bother. So, as I approach 2009, I have my own optimistic outlook. I will have ups and downs I'm sure (probably when I hit the ole 3-0). But I have set goals for the new year. I am planning to go on a European vacation, I am going to keep looking for love :) , I'm going to take better care of my body and try to be healthy, but most of all, I will enjoy life. I was already dreading New Years Eve this year. I hate when the clock hits Midnight and there is noone there for me to kiss. But I reminded myself of what it brings....a New Year. A new beginning, a chance to start over, and a feeling that you can change your life if you want to. So wish me luck in 2009 and Happy New Year!

Busy

I'm trying to stay busy. Busy, busy, busy. I'm going to Political club meetings, bowling, e-dating, sporting events, etc. I figure if I don't slow down then I can avoid thinking about my life and all the things I haven't done (because I'm about to turn 30). Maybe if I keep running fast I'll make something happen, run into someone, fall in to something. Busy, busy, busy....I just hope I don't get too exhausted!