Famous Person

Christmas came and went, my break is over and I'm back into the normal grind. I'm definately at a crossing though as I spent alot of time trying to get back onto the horse (ok this analogy isn't going the right direction). Work has been taking its toll. Long hours, absolutely (didn't you catch my complaining about not enjoying christmas because I was working long hours and weekends). But that I could take, it basically boils down to two things, ok, three (this is what I spent my break fuming about but it had to be fumed): there is no management at my job, no communication, and way too much negativity. I'm a patient person but I've been turned into emotional mush. I was seriously considering moving on as this has not been a healthy work environment (although I have to admit I've been learning alot about myself and what not to do). But, I come back in and love the people I work with and the work I do, so what does a girl do. I'm giving myself until India to see how things go in the new year - a solid month.





On a brighter note, I was up visiting dad for Christmas. Had a lovely time as I got to spend Christmas the way it should be done - with kids. My 6 year old cousin Tyler and his family were up visiting and since Nick and Karin (my step sister) were not in town this year, everyone got to sleep under one roof. We watched the movie Wordplay which I had had free passes to see last summer but never got around to. It was interesting and John Stewart is hilarious. They had Bill Clinton, and Ken Burns and other famous people in it as well. Well, next day, dad and I were at the co-op picking up some groceries. We're in the produce section and dad says to me casually, there's Ken Burns. I turn around and so it is, with the classic hair cut. I couldn't believe it - I just saw him on the big screen (ok, rental) the previous night. I realized I was staring, so strategically stood next to my dad while he was getting some groceries so that Mr Burns was in my line of sight. It even sounded like him! As we worked our way through the store our paths kept crossing (I think he started noticing I was staring after awhile). I even came this close (being several inches) on our way to the check-out. Later I find out that this was the first time for dad sighting a famous person. I thought the way dad acted he saw Ken in the store all the time. It was pretty neat. Of course, I'm a PBS nut so the guy is pretty famous in that circle, for others they might have no clue who I'm talking about (having ruled out the famous Simpson character). But for me it made my day. I still wonder if I should have gotten his autograph, but what would I do with that. Wow, I saw Ken Burns at Christmas.