February 20, 2009

Well that thrill is gone. That airport bit. I have spent the better part of the month - from the last post to one day next week - on the road.
I spent the better part of a week in Mississippi. I forget until I get there that I always want to make plans to stay longer. I want to extend the work trip for a true holiday. I want to spend extra time in Greenwood to check out the antique shops, The Alluvian, Giardina's, Viking cooking school, the spa and other local flavor. Or head to Vicksburg for some Civil War history. Or Natchez to see some antibellum homes. But I always forget and see clients and what not. It always gives me a better appreciation for what I do etc etc... No really it does.
From there I went to Atlanta. Again a great place to visit. I even have friends there. However this time I just wasn't feeling all that social. So I went to work and thought about how and when I could plan to visit and go to the aquarium.
Next week is a road trip. And then there will be some home time.
So where does celebrating all 12 months come into play here? Well unfortunately it is that list of things I would have liked to have done instead of the things I did do.
I will help a friend celebrate her birthday tomorrow. Fiesta theme - if only I have time to make a pinata. If only there was still time...
I did take the time to appreciate the daffodils blooming in my front yard. And am gearing up for spring and gardening.
I spent time with the little guy. He loves the bathrobe I got for Christmas - preferable when I am not in the bathrobe when it is on the floor.
And we spent time missing my dad - this month marked 3 years since I saw him last. I could get into that but that is truly a buzz kill.
And my mom is in Florida. She was in Downtown Disney yesterday. I am jealous. She is spending time with family this weekend. And then on to some other part of Florida next week. I am on a NASA watch for a potential Space Shuttle launch while she is there - which kind of magnifies that previous little blip.
March will bring other introspective/reflective thoughts... And I thought maybe just to get away from them for a little bit I would check out Vegas - but still on the fence on that one.