the timing, the irony

There are so many things I want to write about in this thing. The ideas have been brewing in my since I woke up yesterday morning. But, I don't want to go overboard and I want people to keep reading. So, as I am entering the last half hour of my first day of work, let me just say this...

I shared with a woman who works in my office that I was planning to create this blog. About a half hour after I got it up and running, she said, "Hey, Shannon. There's an article in the New York Times that's perfect for you." (Refer to http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/25/fashion/thursdaystyles/25intern.html?ex=1148702400&en=2c50c10e96f0766a&ei=5087%0A .)

The timing is just too much. Now, I'm all sorts of worried that I'm going to get into trouble, but I'm going to forge ahead because the temptation is just too delicious. And the woman who works in my office actually said that a person is more likely to be punished by being forced to continue to work here rather than being fired.

Thanks to all of you who have signed on so quickly. You be sure to tell me if I say something inappropriate here. ;)

It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood. Sadness and Disarray! I didn't make it here with my digital camera. I hope it's in Blacksburg and easily findable because there are so many pictures I want to post here.