3 days...

Disclaimer:
If you're not going to Chicago this weekend you may want to stop reading now.
Because, yes, this is one of THOSE posts.
It's all about BlogHer.

OMG, BlogHer is 3 days away and I have so much to do to prepare.

• There's shopping to be done.
• Bags to be packed.
• Batteries to be charged.
• Lists to be made.
• Etc, Etc, Etc...
  

Everyone else is doing it, so I thought I'd join in.
What you'll need to know about me before we meet in Chicago, the Cliffs Notes version.

♥ My name is Greis, it's pronounced Grace.
♥ I'll answer to just about anything, Greis, Greisie, G, hey you.
♥ I won't be offended if you don't recognize me or know who I am.
♥ Please don't hold it against me if I don't recognize you.
♥ I'm horrible with names, so please don't hate me if I forget yours.
♥ I'm a hugger, but understand that not everyone is.
♥ I love babies, so if you need to put yours down for a while, I'm more than willing to relieve you for a bit.
♥ I don't drink often, so a few drinks has been known to get me pretty tipsy.
♥ I've been known to karaoke and dance when tipsy/drunk.
♥ I can't sing or dance well, so don't hold my drunkenness against me, please.

Ok, so I'm sure there's so much more I should list, but really I'm too excited to think clearly right now.
For the record, just so you know, I'm going to BlogHer to have fun, meet lots of great people and learn a thing or two about blogging. Oh, and the parties. I'm definitely going for the PARTIES!

If you'll be in Chicago this weekend, drop me a note, I'd love to add you to my people to stalk meet list.

See you in the Windy City.
In 3 days... (squeeeeee!)

Looking back...oh the memories!

20 years ago...
1. I was 9 years old.

2. I loved the New Kids on the Block, Jordan was my favorite (and I will do WHATEVER I have to do to see them in October).

3. I was in 5th grade, struggling with those awkward elementary years.

10 years ago...
1. I was 19 years old.

2. I worked at an after-school camp/day-care and LOVED it.
3. I bought my first car, a silver Nissan Sentra.

5 years ago...

1. I was 23 years old.
2. I lived on my own, in the Memorial Area, in my first apartment.

3. I was the Office Manager for a local gym.

3 years ago...

1. I was 26 years old.
2. I was jobless and moved back in with my parents, until I could get my feet back on the ground.

3. I worked a few part-time jobs until I found the "RIGHT" full-time job.

4. The Astros made it to the World Series, the first series to make its way to Texas.

1 year ago...
1. I was 28 years old.
2. I was working as an Accounts Coordinator, in a job that I HATED, while looking for something new.
3. I met one of my BEST FRIENDS while working at the sucky job.

This year so far...
1. I got a new job, as an Administrative Assistant, with an awesome set of co-workers.
2. I got a dog. Astro, the cutest dog in the UNIVERSE!

3. It hasn't happend yet, but I'll be the BIG 3-0 in a little over a month. Yeah, I'm not looking forward to it.

Yesterday...
1. I worked a full day, training for my "maybe" new position.

2. I went and got a manicure & pedicure, it was way over due.

3. I watched Dancing with the Stars and went to bed early!

Today...

1. I worked a full day and finished training for my "maybe" new position. It officially starts tomorrow.

2. I went to the mall during my lunch break to purchase my dad's birthday present.

3. I took a 2 hour nap when I got home from work. I was tired.

Tomorrow...

1. I'll start my "maybe" new position, lets see how it goes.
2. I'm going to visit the Johnson's, and new baby Sydney, after work.

3. I'm gonna go work-out, it's way over due.

Next Year...

1. I'll have already turned 30. I don't care what anyone says, I'm totally not looking forward to it. 2. I'm hoping to go on a FUN road trip.

3. I'd like to save more money.