I'm baaaaaaack from the most magical, happy place on Efin Earth, Disney world with a side of slap happy! We had a business trip for the OR Nurse Managers http://www.ormanager.com/mtors/mtorsdocs/MTORS2006.pdf from Nov 8-10th at the Disney Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL and Wow I'm all out of happy. I think the kicker was my morning wake up call at 6:30 with a screaming Goofy on the other end shouting "It's a Freakin Sunshine Filled Day, Time to Get up and Smell the Disney!"! The show was a success though because we were able to meet with some very key influential OR Managers to review our variety of medical products and the 700 pg buyers guide. The show was run very well with ample breaks and time to interact with the attendees. I learned a lot at the show, but I'm still surprised it was at Disney. Apparently it is a hot spot for business trips too, but who would know when Disney Characters kept coming up to me and asking me if I knew where my parents were or if I'd like a cookie!

It's November 7th and its our 2 month anniversary. It's been a slightly rocky road at times but I know we'll make it through. It's been great to share our lives together and have someone who is so supportive of one another. I definitley feel like we are on the horizon of some major changes and I'm excited for what's in our future. He is a wonderful, loving man with a heart of gold. Here's to many more......

It's November 6th and after a weekend of Halloween debauchery, I'm still recovering. I had so much fun at Healther and Jon's 3rd Annual Halloween Bash house and they are truly wonderful friends. Every year that I have had gone I have had a blast. I know that we all get out of control (within reason) but everyone just thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It is so great to see everyone get invloved with the fun theme of Halloween. I dressed up as Dorothy Rocker Girl, (AKA Dirty Dotty) and George went as a Farmer Clown! We had such a hilarious time laughing at everything and seeing everyone's costumes. There are over 200 photos and they are all a riot! It's now Monday afternoon and I've been able to get through the day marketing medical supplies. Until my next blog, Steph

November 1st already! It's Holiday kick off time. This is the time when I'll start hearing Christmas music looking for cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. Even though "retail" is on its own clock, I tend to move through the Holiday season on my own time. I don't like to rush around and put together checklists and stress out. I like to wander about stores on off time (which is between 7-7:15 am and 9:15-9:30pm) and check out whats new and take my time. Eventually I'll bump into something shiny.

Last night was Halloween and sad to say but I got all excited to see the kids and not one came to the door. I don't know why it was so quiet last night. I saw lots of kids in other neighborhoods, but that was on my way home at 6:00pm. Maybe they just went out for an hour or so. Either way I carved a pumpkin anyway. I sat on the porch and created away. I think it was therapeutic because when you have a stressful day it's relaxing to widdle away at a pumpkin for fun. George came over to help me finish the job and light the candles. The semi-scary Jack O' Lantern stayed lit while George and I nibbled at the candy. George's little girl, Alannah dressed up as a princess and her Mom took her out around her neighborhood. I heard she looked precious. Little kids costumes are so cute!

Next weekend I have an adult Halloween party to go to at my friends Heather's house in Sterling, MA. Her and her husband John put on such a great party every year. The way the house is decorated is unbelievable and truly a blast. :)

Until next time........ Peace, Always Steph