Monday morning rush? No, sir, says Ellie B.
I may be having a hard time getting myself in full roar this Monday morning.
Truth be known, I’ve got a bit of a stuffy nose situation going on. Nothing serious, mind you, but enough for me to put that question in the back of my mind: Are you going to get sick?
Can’t. Big week. I must craft a cover letter to go with my resume and send it to a friend, following up on some networking I accomplished Saturday at the now-famous Ugly Sweater (and shirt) Christmas Party. I also want to send some follow-up emails regarding some other positions for which I know I’m a great fit. I have to be ready for a lunch later in the week, set up to discuss a possible part-time opportunity at a prestigious organization.
Tomorrow, my attendance at a workshop where they’ll tell me how to better go about getting a job is mandatory.
Oh, yeah, even later in the week, I plan to celebrate my birthday. It’s the year following a round-number hoo-hah, but I still think I’ll say yee-hah.
One look over at my Ellie B, aka Dogamous Pyle, and I know it’s time to get moving. There’s no benefit to just lying around all day, right, dear dog?
Mark Bialczak 
My birthday is Friday..when is yours??
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add a bit of whiskey to that lemon and you may be all set. good luck with the birthday, job options, fending off the cold, and getting the dog to move – all big undertakings ) beth
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Looking at it that way, I accomplished a lot today, Beth. All but the whiskey …
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Mark, 31 was my guess, too. 😉 Best of success on your job search. Ellie B. is a beautiful girl and she’s waiting patiently for you to get better and go for a walkie. 😉
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Ellie B got her walk a little later. Her patience paid off. Mine will too, I hope, Judy. We were all 31 when we hung out before you guys moved to Florida, right?!
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Keeps fingers crossed for you not to get sick. So cute doggy.
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Thank you, BinB, from me and the cute doggy!
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Repeat after me Mark..’I will not get sick, I will not get sick’. Big week ahead – and a birthday. Sending good wishes for a great week your way.
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I repeated after you, Rachel, and even clicked my heels three times like Dorothy in Oz. But alas, my nose is till stuffy. Thanks!
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You could try leaning over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head to inhale the steam. Or just take to your bed with a good book.
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I just got done with the resume and follow-up work mentioned above, so maybe I can take a deep breath through my nose now, Rachel!
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Beautiful dog! I have felt like I was coming down with a cold in the past and took a teaspoon full of honey. No cold! Anyway, try it…can’t hurt!
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I’m always open to home remedies. Thank you, PJ!
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Happy almost 31st Birthday!
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Wrong round number, sir, but I love your sentiment! Thank you, Chris.
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