Welcome Back, Blogger

It's 11:30pm and I have 30 more minutes until my 30nothing becomes 30something...well, not just something, in fact...31! Of course, I'm not going to forget the fact that California is two hours behind - so, that counts even though I'm in Kansas, right?

Sure it does - just let her believe it.

So, welcome to the updated new blog. It's my birthday today, so that means you have to at least stay for a spell and give it a chance. I'll admit, it is still a work in progress. I wanted to launch it today, since I might cross your mind (it being my birthday and all) and thought you might want to stop in for a looksee. Well, here you go. There are a few new posts to glance at, just enough to hopefully whet your appetite for more...

But here is the honest truth - I'm in Kansas right now, living it up midwest-style with my girls and my fam (and did I mention it's my birthday?), and sort of just trying to survive on insanely little sleep (we are talking like 3 hours per night is doing good here folks) and also getting in some quality time (like playing how many sets of matching outfits can we put these girls in with my mother and her camera) - all to say, I'll be writing a full account of the trip once I return - so you can look forward to that.

My hope with the updated blog is to accomplish a few things:

*Get my thoughts out - no matter how random or ill-organized they may be

*Entertain you - feel free to laugh at me, near me, around me - or whatever preposition you prefer

*Write - and hopefully get better, one little letter at a time.

Check back often, or sign up for an email notification, or follow me on twitter to stay up to day on any new posts. I hope you hang around. I hope you tell your friends.

I mean, come on...it's my birthday!