New Blog Title?

Well, I cancelled my gym membership today in preparation for moving. And as of 01/03/07 I will be homeless until I find some new diggs in Chi-town. Maybe I should think of a new blog title?

If anyone has any suggestions let me know. I may not change it but I would love to see some funny, witty ideas. If you're feeling creative let's hear it!

John - "Hoopty Hoo" is not an option.

Where Do I Start?

Well, where do I start? I guess for those of you who don't know yet, I am moving to Chicago next month. The kicker is yesterday I found out I have to be moved there by January 8th.

I am feeling overwhelmed like I have never felt before. In one week I have to have someone trained to take over my job in Las Vegas, pack for my trip home for the holidays, pack up my things to move 1700+ miles, find a place to live in IL, keep my current place clean so company can visit my Las Vegas home while I'm in Charlotte for the holidays, figure out what I am going to do with my cats if I have to live at the boss' house for a week or two while finding a place to live... And the list goes on and on.

I know, I know...Do I want some cheese with my whine or what? As my brother just said, "Jen, it always works out." He's right but I just can't seem to convince myself of it right now. And, thank God for my Daddy! My wonderful father is going to fly out to Las Vegas and help me drive to Chicago. Right now knowing that he is going to help me is the only thing keeping me sane.

I know once I am on the plane heading home to Charlotte for the holidays most of the decisions will be made and I will be able to relax. But if anyone calls me this week and I am either bitchy or crying I apologize in advance. Furthermore, if I call you PLEASE ANSWER it will probably be a voice you can barely understand through all the blubbering but just know it is me. There better be lots of wine and funny stocking stuffers when I get home!


I want to welcome my Great Aunt Mary Ellen to the blogosphere! I haven't taught her how to comment yet but expect some poignant words from this great published writer in time to come!

Thanksgiving Surprise

I am thankful for many things, too many to list.

This Thanksgiving my family flew out to Las Vegas to visit me...

My brother flew out Wednesday unbeknownst to our parents. The rouse of our surprise was a month in the making and boy, the lies we told! At one point my brother and I were suspicious of our parents knowing about the surprise so the fibs became more and more frequent and more and more elaborate. Even Wednesday the evening before our parent’s arrival my brother called from Las Vegas and made my Mom or Dad, I am not sure which pull out the recipe book and give him a recipe he had no intention of making.

On Wednesday night my brother and I plotted as to what would be the most effective way to surprise them but in the end we settled for me going alone to the airport to pick them up Thursday morning and John would be at home when we arrived. But when we arrived home to my surprise John was not there. In precisely the perfect time the phone rang and it was John pretending he was calling from Raleigh. The conversation went on for quite awhile and more tales were told. Apparently John and his girlfriend Kim were going to see “Santa Clause 3” at the movies and they were already done with their Thanksgiving dinner. Once the call was over Dad and I got out some snacks and the three of us were conversing when there was a knock at the door. My Dad turned to me and said, “Gosh! It’s a good thing the door was locked because who ever that is tried to come in!” I opened the door and John entered and there was a delayed response. Then, as the realization set in the tears started to flow from Mom who said even as John walked in she thought it was just a friend of mine until she realized it was her son and Dad tried to figure out exactly how far back our tall tales went.

The next day we traveled to Mount Charleston, a beautiful National park about an hour outside of Las Vegas. For two days we rented a cabin that left much to be desired and hiked, relaxed, watched movies and played games.

Speaking of games…One word, Bejeweled. I found this game on the internet and now the entire family is hooked. We also had Bejeweled smack downs competing on who could get the highest score. John was winning when he left Las Vegas but now he is getting beat and is quitting. What a hoopty hoo looser! Everyone get John a hanky for Christmas so he can dry his tears.



This blog is dedicated to my Brohan who asked when it was going to be published. Thanks for being my fan.

Love,
Sissy