I drive in two days!

I'm stuck in Boston again, piddling away with the work they have me do. The things mainly on my mind are

- I want to be home; apparently it was a beautiful day in Raleigh today, and it would have been nice to spend some of it with Christine

- I want the house clean; after the office cleanup, some tidying and the den is the last frequently used messy room

- I am looking forward to driving to Charleston (4-5 hour drive).

Its only been 4 weeks really since my last good drive (drove from Raleigh to Chicago and back for Christmas, then to Hiddenite, NC to see Elise) but I'm itchin' for another one. I love being behind the wheel of my car, driving for hours and only stopping when the car needs a fillup. It should be nice weather between Raleigh and Charleston too, and its warmer there. I'm jonesin bad.

Spring cleaning in winter

The home office has been a mess for a while now. Being home during the snow the other day, I also realized its not at all productive. Being that I'll be traveling for work (and can thus work from home on Fridays), it becoming productive would be VERY nice.

So 2 nights ago Christine and I stripped shelves and moved the desks. Last night we put back the shelves and started going through crap. Tonite we finally got crap sorted and computers/nerdy stuff is set back up. I've gone through my crap (for the most part), pitching/recycling/putting on craigslist. Christine is doing the same, but her being the packrat, there is more to get rid of.

Its amazing the stuff you keep after just a few years, just to recycle it or go resell it for $5. On the bright side, the room feels bigger, will be more productive, and is cleaner!

Happy SNOBAMA day

So 8 and 4 years ago, I got dissapointing birthday presents. Today's was much better, and hopefully will prove to be so. I was born on January 20th (on a cold day if you ask my parents), so every 4 years, I get an inauguration.

Today had the added benefit of getting a 3"+ snowfall. In Raleigh, thats a once every few years or so event. People can't drive in snow worth crap around here, and the roads aren't handled as well as up north, so I stayed home and worked. Because of this, I was able to watch the inauguration, Obama's speech, and even some of the parade. I got to pelt Christine with snowballs and watch the snow accumulate on Kevin's fur too. 

I get to make up some of that missed work time over the week, but it was well worth it :)

Traveling home

One of the best things about traveling for work is the day you come home.

You're eager to wake up. You aren't in the office as long because of the traveling. You get to people watch at the airport. The flight home always feels faster than the flight away. You look forward to seeing loved ones and know you'll see them soon. The landing means you're home. Seeing your car in the parking lot reminds you how much you like it. Driving on home roads means you'll be at home soon. Passing that last light is being on the home stretch. Seeing your house still standing, pulling into the driveway, walking to the door, all leads up to

Walking in, kissing your fiancee, making out like two high schoolers. Being home :)

Or maybe this all is just me.

A cold and snowy Boston day

Flew into Boston this morning (boy are my arms tired!) to see the ending of a snowshower and the remains of a 50+ car pileup on I-93. There must have been 5-10 cars smashed/mangled/wrecked on the shoulder southbound (we were heading northbound) waiting for tow trucks. Apparently, you don't get used to driving in the snow up here, you get used to dealing with the carnage.

For those of you out there who haven't traveled for work, its kinda crazy. The flights must be at least 75% business travelers. All of them need rental cars, hotel rooms, and food. The way money is spent still surprises me, there must be better/more effecient ways to spend money than this waste. 

Being away from home from 4 days a week gets old quick. Some can deal with it, especially the bachelors or those with just a girlfriend. I miss Christine and my dog. 

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I've been wanting to start one of these, but just haven't gotten around to it until now. What made me?

I was raking the pine needles and leaves in my front yard (there are two natural areas with plenty of trees) while listening to music.  I've been traveling for work a lot lately, only having the weekends at home doesn't lead to housework getting done. Needless to say, there was a lot to rake. Kevin (the dog) was tied up outside getting in the way occasionally.  Reflecting on the day so far (sleeping in with Christine, having a nice afternoon to myself) made me realize how good life could be. 

I'm not usually a gloater or bragger, but what else is a blog good for?