chat

Taken from a recent chat with m'old friend Lee. Talking about how bad for your health Chipotle is since it has so much sodium:

Shannon: I am sad now, too, but I might not even care. What does sodium do to you?

MANLEE14: it just dehydrates you, and I think too much is bad for your liver

MANLEE14: but what isn't bad for your liver

Shannon: oh, ew

Shannon: hah, effing liver is a buzzkill all the time!

MANLEE14: i know, "dont drink to much, its bad for your liver" what ev!

Shannon: Our livers are like the sick little geek in the back of the classroom with glasses and antibacterial lotion and a facemask.

Shannon: makes me happy that it has to sit next to my colon since it's such a partyfoul

MANLEE14: hahahaha exactly! that is the best comparison ever!

Shannon: [bows slightly] thank you thank you

Shannon: i particularly like the colon joke

Shannon: the colon is like that dirty kid that lives in a trailer.

Shannon: and has a mullet that hasn't seen shampoo in 3 years and dog poop on his shoe

MANLEE14: hahhaha i know! ear wax build up to boot

Shannon: ew, true.

Shannon: good add-on. Momma likes


I just had a pretty funny visual of my colon and liver sitting in class hating each other.

Week #2

The first week of my new job is over and the second has begun! It's gone by so quickly, too! I've already facilitated (and listened in on) an interview that a Newsweek reporter did on Eric, and also an interview by a Duke grad student on the Special Needs Scholarship program. Not to mention I've handled meeting requests and constituent issues. I feel like my next step is to commit to meeting new people. I was such a bad lobbyist because I never went out of my way to meet people; I really hate 'selling' myself to people...not to mention most folks around the Capitol are pretty shallow unless you get to know them pretty well.

Senator Moody called today: to invite me to a dinner on Thursday and also welcome me back to the Senate. Such a nice man! His Aide, Andrew will be attending with his wife who is expecting. Oh, I'm planning a baby shower for them, too, if anyone is interested. So in honor of my first black-tie event as a staffer, I bought a new dress today. And the best part is that the dinner is AFTER I get my hair done. I'm so excited about that, too!

A new day dawns...well, in a couple days

Today was my last day at Nelson Mullins. I didn't think it would be difficult, and up until 4:00pm it wasn't. However, as I closed up my computer for the day, I sent an email to a few people telling them my new contact info and how much I valued their friendship. That was tough- to realize I wouldn't being seeing these people on a daily basis anymore. Then I walked down to the receptionist to validate my parking. Our HR manager was walking down there too, so I gave her all my building access material, very unceremoniously, I might add. As the receptionist validated my parking, I commented on the lovely flower arrangement. That's when she informed me that they were mine. Huh. Who sent flowers? I opened the card and they were from Stan, my boss. Well, my former boss now. As soon as I read it, I teared up. Tears were rolling down my cheek as I took the elevator. I had to pause for a few minutes in my car to let the tears flood. I don't know why getting flowers makes me so emotional. And add to that- they were from a man who's employment I was leaving! He's the sweetest thing ever. Guys- flowers really do make us girls feel special. Trust me.

Anyway, I spilled half the water in my car and that upset me even more. Guh. So I dropped them off at the Capitol in my new office.

And that's the end of my tenure at NMRS. Humpf, kinda hard to believe. Monday starts work at the Capitol.

Finalement!!

I was feeling particularly airy last night as I was driving back from dinner with April/Wes/Justin and put on Carla Bruni on my iPod. Lo and behold, I finally understood what she was saying. After years, it's finally starting to sink in. The music of hers that I have is in French, and particulary slow French, but nonetheless I'm feeling good about understanding what the songs are saying. Finally. Finally, finally. There may be hope afterall.