So I got a promotion...

Kinda like totally out of the blue. Basically I've got the title to go with all of the work I have been doing. A let down? Yeah, a bit. To answer your next burning question, yes they gave me more money. When it is all said and done, I dont have to max out my credit cards as fast to pay bills now. Got to love the economy ;)

Drop me a line, I've been a bad blogger but I'd love to hear from all of my peeps out there.

Humbling Facts

By the numbers

28 Number of committees the ERA ratification bill has been referred to in both branches of the Legislature since 2003.

1 Number of committees in the Florida Legislature that have actually heard the bill since 2003.

2, 520 Number of bills filed in the Florida Legislature this year.

25 Number of substantive bills that haven't gotten any committee assignment this session.

1972 Year Congress approved the ERA, subject to ratification by the states.

35 Number of states that have ratified the ERA.

3 Number of states still needed for the Constitution to be amended to include the ERA.

77 cents What the U.S. Census says is the median figure representing what women made to every dollar men made in full-time employment in 2002.

Happy Birthday to ... me!

After working 25 days straight, something like 90+ hours a week, a bill conference, special session, a man collapsing from a heart attack in front of my desk, and the boss who helped me get my job telling people he's leaving, I think the least I deserve is a day off with a fruity rum drink for my birthday ;)

Too much work, not enough hours

That pretty much sums up life in the big city for me. At this rate, I'll be working on maxing out my comp time before the 'big show' even gets cranked up. Not only that but I have a pretty accurate gut feeling that my last day off was January 1 ... such a humbling state of affairs here in the sunshine capital.

Happy 2007!

May all of you have a wonderful and prosperous New Year!

Good health, good times, good friends, good tidings... all the very best.

Work is kicking my butt

Here, there and everywhere...As has been the course since I started working for this great state. But it seems now that I am in the thick of it. Now, more than ever I've got to wake up and put my game face on before I get to the office. So much for warm holiday thoughts :(

How appropriate ;)

You Are Midnight

You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits. Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experiment with your lifestyle. Expressing your individuality is important to you, and you often lie awake in bed thinking about the world and your place in it. You enjoy staying home, but that doesn't mean you're a hermit. You also appreciate quality time with family and close friends.

What Time Of Day Are You?

If you have the time...

Please sign this petition to bring the issue of PCOS to the medical mainstream. New research is coming to light that as many as 10% of women have PCOS and only 5% are diagnosed. As our nation becomes more inundated with maladies brought on by lifestyle, it is important to become educated on health issues that present complications that are misdiagnosed.

I've been diagnosed with PCOS and this is a very important issue to me. Thankfully, there are people in my life who have become educated and shared this information with me. Compound that with the dedication I have to know about this syndrome and my pursuit of quality healthcare, I implore you to sign this petition and make a difference. Chances are I am not the only person you know with this syndrome. Help make a difference in their lives if not for me.

The information you are asked to provide for this petition is minimal. You will only receive one follow up email to confirm your signature.

Thank you for your time.

Celtic Horoscope

You Are A Cypress Tree

You are strong, adaptable, and striving to be content. You're good at taking what life has to give - even if you don't like it. A passionate lover who can't be satisfied, you are quick tempered at times. You hate loneliness, want love and affection, and need to be needed. A bit of a live wire, you love to gain knowledge any cost... and you can be careless at times.

What's Your Celtic Horoscope?

Something about a rising sign...

Your Rising Sign is Virgo

Well put-together and elegant, you sometimes seem standoffish. And truth be told, sometimes you do feel superior to those around you. A bit shy and introverted, you tend to stay quiet - even if you're feeling social. At parties, you can seem like you're very serious while you're having fun. You clever and ingenious, with an alert and active mind. Good at facts and figures, you excel at logical and mathematical tasks.

What's Your Rising Sign?

Save Top Gear!!

I've come to the realization that due to my lack of constant updating, not a lot of people read this anymore. In spite of that, I've got to include this link to Save Top Gear. Those finicky Brits want to cancel the show due to an accident sustained by one of their hosts. But as a consumate car lover and host of the show, Jeremy Clarkson defends the program and challenges the BBC to keep it on the air.

Take a minute, sign the petition and champion free speech. Even if it is for those chaps across the pond.