Busy... Just Three More Days!

Just 3 days until we leave for Bali and I've been trying to get everything done here before I leave... reports, analyses, statistical testing, programs, parties, passports, prescriptions, etc. Not to mention the packing. Oh. No wait. I haven't done any packing! Our carry-on's are limited to 15 pounds, but they want us to take three full changes of clothes, all our toiletries, extra shoes, an umbrella, and cameras, etc. all in there. It looks like the adventure starts with loading the suitcases.

On November 30, our little group in Holladay will have its 17th annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Of course, I'll have to miss it this year, but it's been growing every year since its inception in 1992. I've been on the committee since 1993. I've made everyone get things done ahead of time so I could get the programs printed before I leave. We got them finalized this morning, so it looks like we're in good shape. Every year we add more professionals. This year, we brought on Jack Ashton of the Utah Symphony. Handel's Messiah has been my gift to myself every year for a long time and is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. I'm saddened to be missing it this year.

But the thing I will miss most of all is spending my favorite holiday with my favorite people. It may sound cliché, but I truly have an amazing family. They are there for me when I need them. They let me strike out on my own when I need to. We laugh. We build. We cook. We sing Happy Birthday (in a myriad of different keys all at the same time--eat your hearts out Mo-Tabs!). And we feel comfortable spending time with each other. I'll expound on this amazing blessing when it's not my lunch hour and I have the liberty to be more eloquent. OK, try to be more eloquent.

Thank you to you all. See you soon!