Ice Cream and Salsa

There is nothing I love more than dancing. Add ice cream at one my favorite places in Cambridge and I had quite a fun evening.

It was a very last minute invitation to head out to Friday night salsa in Central Square. It didn't start until later so we met up and had some ice cream first. Cardamom for him and burnt caramel for me. Both were so very good.

Then it was time to salsa and work it off. I always forget how sweaty dancing can make you. It's a fun workout on a very cold night. And the best part is how everyone there had big smiles on their faces from the sheer fun of dancing.

We danced for a bit then called it a night. It was actually good to head into the cold night air and cool down a bit. I knew I'd be working a bit over the weekend so it was nice to take a break and kick off the weekend with fun.

Yes, We Can

This has indeed been quite a day! I can't remember this positive feeling of community, coming together and history - certainly not around a recent presidential inauguration. I have had this smile on my face all day watching the events. And I can tell my friends are feeling the same way from the excited emails I've gotten all day. It's amazing to me that this country that was so divided, has pulled together and elected someone that, in our not so distant collective past, would have had to sit at the back of a bus or been banned from using the white only water fountain. The whole day was amazing and watching him take the oath of office made me tear up.

So hopefully, things will get better. This country is in bad shape with the recession, unemployment, and the uninsured. But for today the feeling of hope is too strong to wipe the smile off my face. And what else? Our new president is a fellow left handed person :-)

Snow Bunnies, Sex Kittens and Social Butterflies

It's absolutely freezing here with a lovely Arctic blast. It was funny to me to have been in Tahoe for work this week and enjoying relatively balmy temps in the 40's. I did laugh after all the hype about how great the skiing is out West as compared to New England. Sure, it's great if they actually get snow. With temps in the 40's and the sun shining it was very icy on the slopes. But I was fine as it felt like home to me. I did manage to get a few bruises from spilling while boarding but they are fading now.

I was traveling for the next round of trainings in our database relaunch at work. This was a fun group of salespeople and the training was a good one with lots of questions and comments. Given all the chaos leading up to me getting on the plane, it was an exhausting trip. Add to that the head cold that just keeps lingering and I was very happy to come home, in spite of the frigid temperatures. There is nothing like sleeping in your own bed. I did find myself feeling a bit unsettled when I got home. I had this nagging feeling that something was bothering me but I could not quite put my finger on it. I guess now it was just me being so very overtired that was putting me out of sorts. I am using this weekend to catch up on my sleep and find I am back to my usual self :-)

So with the training out of the way and the next ones yet to be scheduled, a few good meals and some sleep, I am able to get back to my social butterfly ways.

Happy New Year!

This New Year's Eve seemed to kind of sneak up on me with having to work and battling a nasty cold. The year ended with a crash (of a broken glass) and came in with a squeak. Yes, I lost my voice. It happens when I have a cold and I think working yesterday and chatting a bit last night just did me in. I have talked to a few people today and they all agreed that I sound awful. Which is funny because I feel ok. So for anyone I did not call to wish a Happy New Year to, be grateful that I spared you from the squeak! I will be vocal again tomorrow (hopefully) as I have plans to head to my favorite tapas restaurant for dinner. And it still beats the New Year's Day I woke up with Scarlet Fever.

Happy New Year! Here's wishing everyone a fabulous 2009.