House Chamber

This afternoon was an interesting day at the jobsite. I got to sit in the House of Representatives chamber while they were in session as part of my walk throughs today. Rather fun. Not very exciting, but rather fun.

Thank You

I simply want to say thank you to a friend who shall remain anonymous. This friend gave me a wonderful present Saturday evening that cost him hours of inconvenience and comfort.

I don't want to go into too many details, so that he can remain anonymous, but I did want, very very much, to say thank you.

And the Winner Is...

My parents have to be in the running for the best parents award:
1) They love each other very much.
2) They love their children very much.
3) They have encouraged my sister and I in everything we’ve done.
4) They’ve made many sacrifices along the way, I’m sure.
5) My Dad makes the best road trip partner, book loaner, and movie buddy.
6) My Mom sends me the best home made cards.
7) Did I mention they were supportive and loved each other and us?

Anyway, that about sums it up. Oh, and I’m typing this from my “new-to-me” laptop that my parents got me to replace the one the TSA lost.

So great.

Epitome: Mellow

Listening to Sufjan Stevens on Vinyl after a long day. Sipping water out of a coffe cup. Sitting on a leather couch stairing at the courtyard.

Miscellaneous Musings...

I got to go on a West Wing tour Friday night. Thanks to Katherine. Katherine’s a wonderful person I met at the C.S. Lewis small group. She works at the White House as a switch board operator (is that the correct phraseology?). As we were going through security the radiation level jumped up, and we had to wait around for 5 or 10 minutes while the security personnel verified that nothing was going on, which was sort of creepy.

After going through security we got to see where all the “action” happens in the West Wing. This made me wish that I had watched that T.V. show more. Included in the tour we got to stand outside the Oval Office and look in, past a velvet rope, at the President’s office. The fact that I was on a tour of the West Wing of the White House, something that very few people get a chance to do, and even Katherine hadn’t been in the Oval Office made me realize just how cool it is that I got to work in their one day.

In completely different news, it is looking more and more like Amon and I are going to get married in DC instead of Michigan. We haven’t completely solidified plans yet, but things are “in the works”. You will all hopefully be getting save the date cards soon.

If you haven’t sent me your updated address recently, please do so that I can make sure and at least have the pleasure of sending you an announcement. I understand that traveling half way across the country to celebrate is difficult, but Amon and I are exploring alternatives.

Anyone up for 3 receptions/parties? We’re talking about having a SMALL wedding in DC, followed by a larger reception that day. After the honeymoon we would go to Michigan for a party/reception and Missouri (or Kansas) for a reception. This way, we could see you all and not everyone would have to fly out to DC.

Hope you all are doing well!
Mike

Wanted...

Missing:
(1) iPod - Full Size 60 Gb video iPod
(1) IBM T30 Laptop

Will give starburst or celery for information leading to the recovery of either of these two items.

***UPDATE***
The iPod has been found and I have submitted a claim to the TSA for my Laptop.
***END UPDATE***

:(

Mike

Just Engaged...

She said Yes!!!

For those curious...

The Ring...

She Said Yes

Yesterday in Central Park I asked Amon to marry me. Pictures to follow...