Hero

The war that our country is fighting finally hit home for me. Travis Hunsberger, a high school classmate of my brother, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday by an IED. I know people who have lost people they know to the war, but no one I actually knew. I did not know Travis well. His mom Ronda plays the piano and accompanied me a lot during my high school singing days. She always had a story to share about Travis.

It takes a lot of guts to sign up for the Armed Forces. This is a job I could never do. Travis is a true American Hero. I don't agree with what is happening with this war, but that does not mean I do not support the men and women who are fighting it.

My thoughts are with The Hunsberger family. I hope they can find peace in the memories they have of Travis.

Long Day

Do you ever have a day where you feel like you are just one step behind? That is how I felt today. Everytime I got something done I would remember something else I needed to do. I finally had to stop and just go home from work or I would have lost my mind. Everything that could go wrong went wrong this weekend. I think it is all fixed now.

One more day of work, then two days off with Adam. I can't wait!!!!!

Ikea

This is the bed that Adam and I will hopefully be purchasing this weekend. It is from Ikea. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Cross Town Classic

The Cross Town Classic starts on Friday. For those of you who don't know what this is, let me fill you in. The city of Chicago is lucky to have 2 baseball teams. The Cubs and The Sox. Every year they play 2 three games series against each other. It is a fun weekend for the city. This is my first year getting to attend one of these games. Adam and I will be at the game on Friday. I am so excited. Not only to I get to spend the day with Adam, but I get to go to an exciting baseball game at Wrigley Field. GO CUBS GO!!!!!

Work.....Work....Work.....

Today is my first day off in 9 days. It took me forever to close my store last night because my brain was so fried. I love my job and I love the company I work for, but it really wears me out sometimes. Once my management team is all in place, life will get a little bit easier.

My plan for the day is to clean the apartment and take a nap. Sounds like an exciting day, doesn't it???? :-)

Tim Russert

I was really bummed when I heard the news that NBC Political Analyst Tim Russert had passed away. I am not a religious viewer of Meet The Press, but there have often been times where I watch it if I happen to be home on a Sunday morning. Tim got excited about politics and made other people excited as well. He explained difficult situations in a way that every day people could understand it. The upcoming election will not be the same not having him reporting it.

One Year Ago

Last year on this date Adam and I were supposed to attend 3 weddings. My old roommate Joel, Adam's assistant manager Lindsey and my brother's best friend Josh all got married on the same day. The day before that was my best friend Moriah's wedding in Jamaica. It was a crazy weekend. Unfortunately we did not make it to Lindsey and Grant's wedding. We were having too much fun at Joel and Terri's wedding. We also didn't make it to Jamaica.

All three wedding were so different. Joel and Terri got married in an art gallery and had their reception in their backyard. Lindsey and Grant for married in the country at Lindsey's grandparents farm. Josh and Laura got married in a church and had their reception at Amish Acres.

When I think back it was such a great day. Joel and Terri had their share of trying times during their relationship. Since Joel and I were roommates at the time, I went through a lot of it with them. I felt like such an idiot because I cried so much during their wedding. They were all happy tears. I was so happy to be able to witness two people get married because they truly love each other. It is one of the best wedding I have ever been to.

Since we were having so much fun with Joel and Terri we didn't make it to the wedding the country. Some of Adam's co-workers attended and said it was great.

We had to go to Josh and Laura's wedding because my dad and I were singing in the wedding. Most people don't know that I was a singer in high school. I was completely shocked when Josh and Laura asked us to sing in their wedding. It was kind of nerve racking because Adam had never heard me sing before. I think he was more nervous than I was. Josh and Laura's reception was great. It was a HUGE party with lots of food, music and a few cocktails. :-)

Happy Anniversary to Laura & Josh, Terri & Joel, and Lindsey & Grant!!!!!!

Back Home Again......In Indiana

I am in Indiana right now visiting Adam. Yesterday was Kaiden's birthday party. I consider Kaiden to be my nephew. His Grandma Kathy is my mom's best friend. Our families have been friends for many years. It was so great to see Kathy, Eldon, Kristin, Scott, Kaiden, Brady and Chandler yesterday. I had not planned on coming home this weekend, but it just worked out that way. Everyone was very surprised to see me.

I am heading back to the big city tomorrow. Today I am having coffee with my friend Moriah, doing a conference call for work, and having dinner with Adam at one of our favorite restaurants.