Yesterday, I had one of those days where I loved living the sweet city life, which was surprising, considering it was supposed to be my Friday off, but my boss forced me to be PowerPoint bitch at a tax conference/meeting thingy, so I had to wear a suit and go to work in the pouring rain.

It is very possible that yesterday was such a good day because it was Friday to begin with, and I got more than 6 hours of sleep the night before, and I got a new haircut on Thursday night to debut. Score: 1 (me) On sleeping, I don't know how some people do it, but I need a good 7-8 hours of sleep per night. I think I am so busy during the day is why I require so much shut-eye, but if I don't force myself to sleep I actually never feel tired. Hm.

So yesterday was such a spectacular day because as I was sitting at the conference, the topic of discussion turned to what I am writing on of my papers on, mentoring. I raised my hand and made a comment about how important mentoring is in efficiently passing on institutional knowledge, and I had the entire crowd (sans by boss, suck!) including the director of my office and the advisory panel of my office nodding in agreement. Score: 2 (me). Also, there was decaf coffee out and, because it was rainy and cold out, exactly what I wanted. Score: 3(me). I also told myself that if I didn't go out to eat at lunch on Friday that I could order myself some Pizza Hut and pick it up on the way home. I printed off the coupon and ordered pizza from the metro station and planned to pick it up on 40 minutes. I hoped I was going to be on time.

The metro was slightly delayed (not bad, considering it was raining and that normally wreaks all types of havoc) and when I emerged from glorious underground transportation, it was pouring. Score: Me: 3, Mother Nature: 1. It was still pouring when I walked the 10 minutes to Pizza Hut when I arrived at 6:11pm. Best timing ever. They didn't have a plastic bag for my pizza so I huddled it under my umbrella (ella, ella) and walked home. The box still got pretty wet, but the pizza was perfect. The only bad part about huddling it under the umbrella with me was that I had to sniff the lovely pizza fumes all the way home. I was starving to begin with, by the time I got home, I wanted to rip into that pizza like a kid opening up their Lincoln Logs on Christmas. After all was done and said, I made it home cold and hungry, but within 5 minutes, I had put my PJs on and was gobbling my pizza whilst watching Under the Tuscan Sun, after I made a "no homework" pact with myself. Gots to love the no homework nights.

And now it is Saturday. The pizza is gone, the movie is over, and I have a craptacular ton of schoolwork to do. Luckily it is getting cooler out here, and there is basically only 5 weeks left in the semester. I can't believe where the time has gone, but then again, I can. Back to work!

Thank you, Quattro Auto Body, for making Halo all puuurdy again. She is back to her original glory after my post-SAS class incident. And, I didn't have to pay for anything, HOLLA!

Claire and Kevin will be here in two short days. I really cannot believe it!!! =)

A lot of good things happened today, but namely, it dropped 20 degrees from yesterday and it was a perfect 64 degrees. I feel like I have been waiting my entire life for it to get cooler outside. Sweet!

Tomorrow was supposed to be a day off, but I am working because KEVIN AND CLAIRE are coming to wisit (yes, intentional) me next weekend! I do have class, but we are going to have 100% fun the rest of the time. I seriously SERIOUSLY cannot wait.

Tomorrow ends my career as a GS-7. I will officially be a GS-9 and making lots more bank as of Monday. Sweet Jesus, thanks for hearing my semi-impoverished (but not really thank to low rent) prayer.

I am going to Eastern Market this weekend. Bring on the artisan jewelery & crafts!

I was walking home from the metro and a man walked by me wearing cologne. No one wears it at work (well, no one that isn't old) and I was insta-attracted to him. I forgot about how men's cologne is really quite schwing-a-licious. I hope British Akon is wearing cologne the next time I see him...Which should be this weekend.

I'm apparently the "go-to" social gal at work. I am the Special Studies Branch coordinator for the Combined Federal Campaign. Be ready to listen to me reminding you EVERY DAY to donate to a charity of your choice in your paycheck. Remember, it reduces your taxable income. What could be better than that? We love a low AGI...

For the past two days I've actually eated only the points I am supposed to. I forgot how hard it is to only eat circa 1300 calories a day. Bring on the fiber.

I am almost done with the tax year 2006 706-NA study. I am sick of reading the wills of non-resident aliens, but it is interesting to see where foreigners hold assets in the U.S. Always something to learn about tax law....

I went to another Deloitte presentation about Federal consulting. I still just don't know if consulting is right for me. I feel like I should use my time and talents to help solve some of the problems in the government, but at the same time, I know that I would work better solving short term projects and moving on to something new. That is really what I like to do...Something new every day. Maybe the Presidential Managment Fellow (PMF) program? Hmm...

Asparagus was on sale for $1.99. Are you kidding me? Asparagus sale days always add a nice swing in my step.

Did I mention that tomorrow is FRIDAY!?!?!

Having class from 8:30-4 on both Saturday and Sunday, and then spending Columbus Day writing a paper is not necessarily how I would spend my life, but I guess I am learning so that is stellar. Class in two hours. Must write more. Must write more.

JSTOR, you my only friend.

Carey just got me "Soulmate" by Natasha Bedingfield. THANKS PAL!!!!!!!!!!!!