Recap

Thursday: Flight to CT delayed for 3 hours, but there's snow on the ground when we land! I am astounded by my own patience. Not everyone was content to be sitting in the airport and waiting for so long. I enjoyed the time to myself.

Friday: The North... there are yankees and no sweet tea but this seems balanced by the abundance of microbrewerys. Everytime we pass a bar or pub we yell out "beer!" It's good to spend time with people who really know you. Successul outlet shopping excursion, quick view of Long Island Sound, beer and Pride and Prejudice round out a great day.

Saturday: Cold like I've never been cold before. The Mohegan Sun casino... the most extravagant place I've seen besides Atlantis in the Bahamas. Sad that I am too poor and too scared to play the table games, but probably good since I already lost so much at the slot machines. Casino buffets really are that good.

Sunday: Skiing! I was surprised that I was able to still do it... sorta. Still needs some brushing up. I can't wait to go again. Seeing 3 female engineers trying to learn to ski was possibly one of the funniest experiences of my life. Wish I had time to take a shower before my flight back. Saying goodbye was sadder than I thought. Back around 930... still no on-time flight.

Monday: Slept from 1-330am (ok, so the late bedtime was my own fault, but totally worth it). Back to the airport at 5 for my 630am flight to D.C. This flight is also late... because of snow in D.C.! Beautiful landing at Reagan with a view of the Capitol. The cold doesn't seem so cold after Hartford. All day meeting, then too many beers at the bar with the boss lady and a tipsy ride back to Atlanta. Sad to be so close to seeing my soulmate yet so far! Back at 8pm, the first of my 4 delta flights that is close to being on time... I should go to bed, but I go watch indoor soccer instead.

Tuesday: After doubling the amount of sleep I've gotten since Saturday night (but still only getting not even 6 hours), I can't remember for the life of me why I've set my alarm for 5:45am. Oh yeah... I have a 7am meeting. This new leadership role seems like it's going well. First I make coffee, then get donuts, then make more coffee, then find I'm paid less than a person who is now technically lower on the totem pole. I remember why I don't want to stay there.

I'm glad to be home.