I haven’t posted much lately because I’ve been knee-deep in my new job and other projects.

My week in St. Charles went very well. I’m loving my new gig: the job, the coworkers. Everything. What a relief it is to wake up in the morning and look forward to a day of work! This job has everything I’ve been looking for and I know how lucky I am to have it.

In addition to the new job I started, Kelly and I have hired a contractor to finish off our unfinished attic bedroom. The idea is to use it as a home office and also have it double as a guest bedroom when needed. Today contractors came in to rewire it and put in the HVAC ductwork. Rather than the sound become annoying, the hammering I heard today put a smile on my face! It will be wonderful to have this done.

Yesterday I took some time out from installing CAT 5e network cable in the new room for a trip with the family to the Fiesta Del Pueblo at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. We particularly enjoyed the performance of the African American Dance Ensemble.

All this is on top of the usual duties I have, such as the East CAC and Parks Board, both of which are coming up this week. Then on Saturday I will attend the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange, where I’ll be speaking on connecting communities. Throw in a few soccer games and birthday parties and there isn’t much time for reflection (and/or blogging).

Now I’m going to sneak in a few pages of a book before retiring to bed.