I haven't blogged in a while... there's just so much going on...

Jon and I bought a house last week - this has been a 6-month ordeal that's taken up every minute of "spare time" (of which, I didn't have much to begin with), has had detrimental effects on my overall health (migraines, random & persistent pains, weight-gain, skin-breakouts, perpetually oily hair...), has worn away any semblance of patience I might have once had (but now I have a 'roommate', so I'm hoping it grows back... it *will* be needed), and I long for a conversation - a real conversation - that doesn't have anything to do with a to-do list or what someone watched on tv... but I haven't the energy to think just yet, so that'll have to wait.  Actually, I take that back.  Peace and quiet would be better than anything... no one vying for my time or attention... that would be a welcomed break.  

Work has been amazing-good, but instead of the normal pace of things, everything has been on a "fast timeline"... and all at once... so everyone at work is coming in early (except for me), staying late (especially me) and working weekends (which is a trend we're all looking forward to ending).  By the time I get home, getting the correct key in the door is about all I can manage...

It's been so busy around here, that in order to spend some time with my friend (Miss Heather Cahill) while she was in town, she had to come over and help me unpack some boxes.  How awful is that?  "...you're coming into town?  Great!  Can't wait to see you! ...can I put you to work?"

Andrea needs a break.

Andrea needs some down-time in order to 'reboot'.  

I know that hibernation generally happens in the winter... but I may need to partake in some of that in the near future.