Who needs a beer?
OK, so I haven’t written in a while…but I have real excuses this time. So…here is a brief synopsis of what has been going on. My last post found me in Chicago, where I was surrounded by some of the brightest people in the country. The annual HR conference was amazing. A ton of learning and leisure and I can genuinely say that I walked away with a new appreciation for what I do. I also got to enjoy some friends that I never get to see. Beanie stayed with me in our boutique-ish hotel and we laughed constantly. I got to hang with KC and Mike and spent a ton of time with Jerald and his friends. It had been a while since I was able to really just be “me” with people that know me that way and that well. Here are some pictures.
Immediately after that experience came Panama (or as I have been referring to it, “Panama-a.” Not much I can say that the pictures won’t say better. Amazing trip — gorgeous. Here are my favorites.
It was really amazing. Then, midtrip, I found out that my stepmother, aunt, and Dad were in a car accident. Things didn’t turn out very well. So…that is the real reason for my departure — family obligation has retained control over my life for a few weeks now…but I should be able to become a more frequent commentator in the next few weeks. Buh bye for now…EKM
