Back from Chicago...

Well, it's been a couple days since I posted. I do apologize for the absence.

Sarah and I had a wonderful time back in Illinois. It was so great to see family, friends, and most importantly, eat Portillos hotdogs. The shower went very well. We had a great turnout, and alot of great gifts. My family came from as far as New York, and we all stayed at Sarah's parent's house. It was alot of fun, and slightly hectic, but all in all, fantastic. Our flights to and from Chicago were uneventful, and suprisingly pain-free. Two of the planes were cramped, especially for Sarah, but otherwise, it was a great trip.

During the week in Illinois, I turned 26. My family and I went out for a birthday breakfast for my sister and I. Tammy turned 24 in February. I got some dollas, that I will be teaming up with some of the money from Sarah's shower to buy a nice digital camera. We found one at a fantastic price, and it's a great camera with glowing reviews.

Speaking of which, in my absence, the hotel received a letter from a customer who I helped a few weeks ago. He was having trouble breathing, so I ran to his car to get his oxigen tank, and then pulled the car around when he was feeling better. Apparently, the letter was so kind, that Ron, the hotel manager, read it in the upper management meeting. I heard the news when I got back, and have had several of the upper management congratulate me personally. I have also been blessed with several chances to continually prove myself valuable to the management. I couldn't be happier with where I am. Money has been ok. I can't wait for a more normal morning schedule. Nights never do as well as mornings, and the morning crew is better.

In other news, we no longer have cell phones. Honestly, I don't know when I want to get another one. They are so obnoxious in so many ways. I am just sick and tired of people being able to reach me whenever they want, and expecting me to answer if I have the ability. It's just so presumptuous, and frustrating to have someone get upset at you for not wanting to be contacted. I love people, and I love to talk, but sometimes, I just want to be indisposed. I don't necessarily want to return your message... I know, it sounds like I'm a crotchety old man, but I seriously have gotten fed up with being responsible to anyone with my cell number. So we have a home phone. It's through Vonage. An awesome product. It uses your broadband connection as a phone line, and is only $24 a month. For unlimited calls to the US and Canada. Laurie, expect more calls.

Well, that's it for now. Peace out dudes... I gotta motor.