So - moved into the new apartment. That's the good news. Nice to be able to sleep and not get annoyed at the train or the pool go-ers ( Read more... )

Well - I found the place to where I will move. It's not far from work - about 6 miles. The apartment overlooks a fountain and flower courtyard. I also have my own garden plot, not large, but it will be nice. And it backs up against woods, so the birds and woodland creatures are plentiful. I can't move in until May 1st, but it feels good just ( Read more... )

Yes - Scrapple... I was just watching an episode of This Old House and at the buffet they had scrapple! Nobody was willing to eat it though... Just brought back fun memories. :)

Well - it's been awhile... I keep checking in, but haven't really had much to say. However, I've decided I'm just not a city girl. It's been almost a month living in the heart of Charlotte. It's been interesting - and healthy since I walk the 20 minutes each way to work - but it's just too bright and loud. :( I'll still work here for many ( Read more... )

Since I'm spending the weekend in Charlotte I decided to do a little sightseeing. So - I got some brochures from Charlotte Chamber and found that the orchids were in bloom and on display at the UNC greenhouse. It's only about 15 minutes away, so I headed up. It was SO beautiful. And the air was thick with fragrance. The orchid in the picture ( Read more... )

Well - it was cold! But it was good! Any day skiing is better than a day working... so my friends Bill and CK played hookie from Oracle and joined me on the slopes for the last opportunity I'll have this year to ski in the Northeast. The wind was nasty, but with clear blue skies and a good bartender, we managed through a full day of skiing. ( Read more... )