Changes...

Zelie and "The Little One"
Originally uploaded by zeliecat.

It's been awhile since I've posted. (I love this photo! I'm not sure why I felt the need to post it... but it's funny since Zelie and "The Little One" "HATE" each other and they're "hiding" in each other's cages. I guess you had to be there... LOL!)

Lots has been going on at home and at work... as usual. First at home... Bob and I have been trying to enjoy the final weekends at the boat. This Monday (Oct. 24), the boat comes out of the water! :-( It was a really great summer. Lots of warm weather and sunshine... and I was able to enjoy the boat a lot more than I thought I would be.

We've also been getting more and more involved with the Berea Power Squadron. I'm now the Project Manager for the Boat Smart classes held at Dick's Sporting Goods in North Olmsted every Monday night. Bob's helping out with the Thursday night classes at the Strongsville Library. We went to a dinner last night with the group. It was a Jamboree theme and everyone dressed in cowboy outfits. I would've had a better time had I not had a bad day at work earlier. (More to come on that...)

My 10-year High School reunion is coming up on Friday, November 25! I'm actually excited about going. I found out my good friend, Jodi, will be attending. I haven't seen her in years.

And... I almost forgot. I'm going to Walt Disney World!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!! I'll be representing the community relations/charities departments for the Indians at the annual MLB Industry Meetings. There will be 22 people from the Indians attening the meetings, including my new boss! This is going to be a wonderful opportunity for me to interact with various people in the company, as well as meet my counterparts at the other MLB teams! We're staying at the Disney Yacht Club (which is GORGEOUS!!!) and we're having an event at EPCOT!! So excited!!!

Speaking of work... developing news... I have a new boss! The community relations and charities departments will now be reporting to a different VP. No more reporting to BD. We had a meeting today and were told of the new department structure. Of course, as with any change it's going to take some getting used to ... but after thinking about the situation for the past 24 hours, I believe that this is definitely going to be a positive opportunity for me. I just need to keep an open mind, stay positive and be confident in my abilities!

LOVE THE SHOW!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Lost!!!! I admit it. I'm totally addicted to the show!!!

Bob and I didn't jump on the bandwagon last season when everyone was talking about the show. We started watching the show this summer when ABC re-aired season one. Unfortunately, they didn't show all 24 episodes. But, we were HOOKED from the very first episode!!

So, last weekend because I'm obsessed with Lost... I went out and bought season one on DVD and we watched the first 12 episodes. Most of them we had seen, but while re-watching some of the episodes, we noticed things we didn't see the first time.

Yes, I'll admit that I'm crazy, but this show is sooooooooo addicting!! I even read some of the message boards to try and figure out the "secret" behind Lost. There are some wild and crazy theories out there.

If you haven't watched it, you're missing out!!!!!

What a ride!!

Bob & Steph @ the Jake
Originally uploaded by zeliecat.

Well, the Tribe's season has official come to a close. What an exciting few weeks it's been! I won't say I'm entirely disappointed. It'll be nice to put an "end" to this season of work... and start looking toward next season. However, I definitely would have enjoyed the ride in the post-season.

But, as we say each season.... "there's always next year"! :-)

Still nothing "new" at work with my department of one situation, although I finally had my evaluation with Bobby and it went VERY well. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his recommendation is approved. More details to come... soon, I hope!)

The new challenge at work is to complete CIC's 2006 budget by October 14. I'm definitely excited about putting together the budget and coming up with new and exciting ways to improve upon our existing events and create new streams of revenue. This will be an awesome opportunity for me!

Boating season, unfortunately, is winding down. I actually did more boating this year than I originally thought I'd do. For the 2006 season, we're moving the boat to Dock of the Bay Marina in Sandusky. It's a beautiful marina!!! The boat has been there for the past few weekends; however, I haven't been up much. (This past weekend, I had a 4-day weekend!!! I went to Y-Town to spend time with mom, dad and grandma. I enjoyed the trip very much!) So, I'm looking forward to spending some time there this weekend.

Bob & I have become quite involved with the Berea Power Squadron. (Above is a photo of us at the Power Squadron's Group Night @ the Indians game set-up by yours truly!) Bob's helping with a few Safe Boating classes and I've been talked into taking on the role as coordinator of the weekly Boat Smart classes at Dick's Sporting Goods. (If you ever want to learn about safe boating, come to Dick's at the Great Northern Mall on a Monday night at 7pm to take the free classes!) The Berea Power Squadron is a great group and Bob & I have definitely been enjoying getting to know the members better and getting more involved.