May Showers

It's been a rainy month but hopefully the sun is here to stay. I just got back from a weekend trip to Durham to see my ladies from the Pirate House. It was a short, but fun-filled weekend with spa night, tours of Duke and Chapel-Hill, a picnic in the garden, a nice dinner, relaxing breakfasts, yummy ice cream, games and movies, and lots of giggles with some of my best friends. I got up early this morning, had a nice workout, ate breakfast while reading the newspaper (a new habit I want to get into), and went to work almost on time (45 minutes earlier than I usually get to work). None of my superiors were in, but I had a little bit of work to do still. I just finished one of my grants, so big transitions are to come in terms of work. I did the only thing that made sense to me to do at a time like this: I redecorated my cubicle. =) It's been over a year since I started this job and I'm finally feeling confidant and comfortable at work. I was so nervous a year ago. I'd wear formal work-wear everyday and never walked around without my name badge. Today I threw on a black v-neck tee and green peasant skirt with sandels and I was good to go. I leave for the Big Apple Thursday morning. I'm pretty excited. I finally finished my poster this morning. I'm trying to work extra hours today and tomorrow so I can actually make it up to North Campus to print it out.

This week is busy with preparations for the conference and making time for the Pistons game. =) Then I'll finally be able to go to church in Ann Arbor again!

I registered for the (free) One Thing Regional Conference in Chicago for June 16-17 after discovering that the cheapest, seediest motel only costs $48 a night. Dunno if that's the smartest thing in the world considering that I'm presenting at another Psych conference in Ann Arbor less than a week afterward. Still, I think it'll be worth it. Anyone interested in coming with me?