Luckily I was able to head home for the holidays early-- Wednesday evening, following the longest three days of work in recent history. I was looking forward to a long weekend since I haven't had PTO since July (I know, way too long), and I was pleasantly surprised that the four days didn't fly by for once. …
Category: United States
Following Travel Destinations on Twitter
Despite my stubborn delay, I finally gave in and joined Twitter to begin following different media outlets and industries on behalf of my clients. Of course, it wasn't long before I realized I couldn't just follow other conversations; I had to take part in them myself. The reason I put up such a fight about joining Twitter was …
Go West, Young Man
It's always nice having something to look forward to-- whether it's the weekend and a chance to relax and step away from the stress and frustration often associated with the work week or a road trip you're planning for April/May 2010 to the west coast with your boyfriend! The flights are booked and the hotels …
Asking Why in Wyoming
I thought, and hoped, autumn was in full swing. It's my favorite season for a number of reasons: Hoodies Fairs/festivals Leaves changing color Crisp mornings Just to name a few. However, last night I had to turn on the heat in my apartment. Somehow I went straight from running the A/C to my current state without the couple glorious months …
The College Years, but Not Mine
Brian and I finally made it to the lake for a weekend. Despite extensive planning back in April/May, we only made it to his family's cottage a handful of times this summer. This is mostly my fault since I don't like to go up on the holiday weekends, which are generally the times when we …
Work and Pleasure in Wisconsin
Last week my colleague and I traveled to Wausau, Wisconsin, to visit a client for three days. I was surprised how reasonable the airline prices were traveling mid-week, although we did have an interesting flight schedule from Akron-Canton Regional (6 a.m. flight) to Detroit to Central Wisconsin airport. We had the reverse flight pattern on the …
Being Happy and Content
“The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of …
Heather's Compass 