Vacation is over

To say we had a good time in Florida would be an understatement. it was a great time both at Michelle's parents house and on the cruise. Below are a couple videos of Samantha taking pics with Minnie and Snow White or as we like to call just another random day on Mickey's boat...



She wanted to take her Minnie to meet Minnie...

We're Back!

Just wanted to post a quick blog. We flew back from the bahamas (kicking and screaming) late last night. We had a wonbderful time. I also want to thank my parents for watching Samantha for the 4 days we were gone!

I am sure my wife will be posting pics shortly!

Vacation Hangover

So I want to discuss vacation hangover a little bit with you all. I think you all will agree for the most part with my findings.

Usually for me, there is a lot of stress around vacation at work. Before you leave, you need to make sure everything is done and out. In addition, you need to make sure someone is covering things that will be happening those five days you miss, those long FIVE days you miss.

I am off the point a little here. Usually, when you get back to work, not much has happened. I mean it was ONLY five days. You have work piled up that needs to be done asap. Here is where the vacation hangover comes in.

On vacation, you were used to taking a nap around 2, getting up later, having a few beers in the middle of the day. Your energy level, stress level are all down on vacation. So that Monday back at work by noon you are tired. Then by two you are fighting to stay away at your desk just hoping to get through the day. The bad thing is that you have a lot of work to do. Your concentration level which you did not use for 10 hours a day on vacation is not there.

I hope you all know what I am talking about. It took me until Wednesday to get back into the full swing of the work week, get back into the routine.

It is funny to me that you take off 5 days but in reality it affects about 8 business days in all.

NASH-VEGAS!

Dear Nashville,

I have a few requests for my visit this weekend.

1. Keep the country music blaring!!!!!!
2. Make sure the beer is cold and flowing at all times.
3. Have plently of the wonderful kentucky bourbon, Marker's Mark on hand.
4. Also, 2nd that with the Jameson.
5. Please keep the rain away Saturday morning for the run. No one wants that. No one.
6. Get the BBQ food ready. Fatty likes!

Your the best!

-AJR

P.S. I am sitting at my desk at work right now fired up. I am so pumped for this trip. I wish I did not have so much work to get done in the next 90 min.....

P.S.S. Sorry readers for the lack of blogs. I have been really busy this week getting ready for this weekend and the week ahead. Have a great weekend!