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Heather and I are on our way back from a day trip Charleston. Beautiful day. I think we walked 10 miles. We guessed at the temperature when we got back to the car — she gussed 93 and I guessed 91.

It was 81.

A couple friends thought of moving there a couple years ago. I’m so glad they stayed in NJ. Beautiful city though.

Current mood: Trying to snap out of a funk

Pictures from the Bahamas posted here:

http://flickr.com/photos/stomer/sets/72157603534070266/

Just a couple days isn’t enough of a trip, but it was relaxing. I did nothing but what I decided to do before I got there: spend as much time outdoors as possible and finish a book I’ve been trying to finish for a couple months. Accomplished both.

Now I need a new book….

Currently listening : Across The Universe [Deluxe Edition] By Original Soundtrack Release date: 23 October, 2007

Photos up at http://flickr.com/photos/stomer

Current mood: okay

Hard to believe I’ve been away for over a week. Here’s the run-down–

• Ran away from the office, packed in a scatter, and threw everything in the car.
• Stopped in Richmond, VA to meet an associate I met at a conference to meet his team who do similar work (only seem to get more done.) Had dinner with his family, shared code with the team.
• Arrived in Charlotte, NC just in time to hang out with Heather’s co-workers. Felt good to dance.
• Did a little too much work from NC, but that’s the price I paid for not getting it all done before I left
• Had a great Thanksgiving meal with friends. Smoked the turkey — came out perfect, as did everything.
• Spent the day after Thanksgiving turning board games into drinking games.
• Bought a ticket to the Bahamas — going in mid-December just because I can.
• Spent too much time in my favorite bead store
• Survived a trip to Barnes and Noble
• Went to my first NFL game
• Went to my favorite dive for dinner of fried pickles and a burger that had chili, cheese, and cole slaw — yes, on the burger
• Went back to the bead store for more
• Trying to figure out what to do with all the beads, silver, and my new silver hammer and steel mini anvil
• Leaving tomorrow to go to Norfolk, Va to see Heather, who left this morning on a business trip
• Taking my time Wed. to get to Atlantic City to see Jason and Angela.
• Returning home Sunday

Then it’s 2 weeks of work, then more time off. I could actually survive the year!

Currently listening : The Beatles (The White Album) By The Beatles Release date: 25 October, 1990