Random and Busy

So, yeah, long time no type, as usual. I didn't even post a "holiday recap", which I should have, because the holidays were awesome. We went to Cincy for Danny's graduation and Christmas. We flew home Christmas Eve, as always, because it is cheaper. Christmas Day we drove to Tampa. We had the first annual A&W Constructions Services Christmas Party. Mom started a business with a friend of hers and we used it as an excuse for a party. It was quite fun. There was even Kubb involved. And I got to see Crystal, Chrys and my Godson, who is cuter than ever (see picture below). Arnold and I came back to Jacksonville for New Year's and Hope and Will came down to celebrate it with us. We had an extended celebration since they stayed through the weekend. It was ~4.5 days of movies, games, good food, and good company.

I should also have posted something about the Ren. Fest. Arnold and I went to. They don't have one in Jacksonville, but I found one in Gainesville. I expected it to be small, but it wasn't and there were some great musical acts. The was even a "baby dragon orphanage" which I thought was cute. They sold little lizards. I thought this was funny because we live in Florida. You can't walk from the front door to the car without seeing at least 6 lizards. Anyway, we had a lot of fun.

I finally went to the doctor because mom and Arnold made me promise I would go. After 4 doctor's visits, ~$700 and one upper endoscopy, I now know that I am not diabetic, I have high cholesterol and there is a ring of tissue in my esophagus that causes the swallowing issue that you all are most likely aware I have. I am supposed to change my diet and exercises for the cholesterol (oh Mountain Dew, how I miss you so) and I have another appointment next Thursday to set a course of treatment for the stupid ring of tissue.

Work is hectic and only getting worse. I can't wait for August to get here and this damned annual project to wrap up for the Fiscal Year. It is my first year running the project on my own and things aren't going well. They could be going worse, knock on wood (or whatever is close), but they could be going a hell of a lot better.

So there you have it, an update on the Beth. See you again in three months. Layne (the godson) turns 1 at the beginning of May, so you're guaranteed to get an update with birthday pictures.