TAPS Event and a "me" Update

Lorikeet
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It's been a while, but December has been a busy month. Last week we went to the TAPS/Darkness Radio event at the Queen Mary. It was a 3-day paranormal event and we got to meet and ghost hunt with a lot of celebrity people in the paranormal "industry." The days were filled with seminars and the nights were packed with events. It was a blast and except for getting a piece of glass stuck in my hand (from the bed in our room after we checked in) and the insanely thin walls of the hotel rooms on the Queen Mary, we had a great time. Jay and Grant were the nicest guys!
Before the Queen Mary event we stopped at the Aquarium of the Pacific because I'd never been. Got some great shots, like this one of a lorikeet, and enjoyed seeing some of the animals. It's a great educational place for kids...maybe some day we can take ours there!

Work has been interesting. I've been busting my ass getting realignments done and so it's been quite busy. The most interesting thing is that I was approached by my old supervisor about possibly moving departments and being promoted into a supervisor position. Although a little scary at first, with some time to think about it and some conversations with him, I'm very excited. I still have to officially apply and interview for the position, but it looks promising at this point. Basically the job I have now won't really go anywhere in the years to come, and with all of the experience under my belt, the best career decision for me would be to take the new job. Albeit loads more responsibility, work, and hours, it's going to push my career into the right direction and it would mean more stability for our family in case Jeff loses his job. And you know me, I love challenges and I hate being bored, and supervising 14 people would be an awesome challenge. My former supervisor and I could really grow that department into something more and we could do it together. So anyways, this may be in the works for me Q1 of 2009!

Christmas...holy cow it came fast. No real plans. We're going to have my Aunt and Julie over on Christmas eve for dinner and then Christmas day we're going to be alone. We'll open gifts and probably go see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." It will be relaxing and nice. I have the 24th - 5th of January off, so I may work on projects around the house.

Well that's about it for now! Happy Holidays!

M