Aaahhh... Friday! And Halloween!

I am so happy it's Friday. I had a week of training, and was doing some work on top of that, and I am just exhausted at this point. Work in general has been picking up. I actually think part of it is simply because I'm learning and I know more, so I'm actually accomplishing more.

I feel a bit like when I first started work. My first week at BPMI, every night when I got home I would collapse on the couch and fall sound asleep. I'm not that bad right now but I'm pretty tired.

Tonight is trick or treating. I love handing out candy to the kids. Then Dave and I are going to a Halloween party at a restaurant near here. He has a Ghostbuster costume (which is currently in the dryer) and I got a green sweatshirt and sweatpants and I will be Slimer. I know, a bit lame because it's so simple. I've never really been big on dressing up.

And the best part is I am sitting on my living room couch with the window wide open. I can hear the wind rustling in the air, a lawn mower, and even some birds chirping. (Tigger has already been running from window to window, trying to get the animals outside.) This is our last bit of warmth I think, before winter really sets in.

I'll post about all the fun we had later! It looks like this will be a busy weekend as usual so I'm just trying to relax for the moment.

What type of fruit?

So, I am in training for work and have managers sitting around me. Yesterday, a director was sitting right next to me, and his blackberry was plugged into his computer, charging.

I have never owned a blackberry and didn't know you could charge through the computer. So I said, "Oh, you can charge a cranberry through your computer?"

Wait a minute, a cranberry? What's that? Der...

So I corrected myself with, "Oh I meant blueberry."

Oh my word. Did I really just say that? What a ditz.

I finally just said, "Whatever, some kind of fruit" to which the director laughed and I finally said correctly, "BLACKBERRY!"

In my defense, I do work in Cranberry. But wow was it a Monday morning yesterday.

And hopefully I later redeemed myself with the director when I helped him with his computer. So much for a good impression though! LOL

First things first

So, why did I name my blog "The 'Thurkins' soap opera"??? One of my high school friends (Jill) used to tease that there was always something going on with our family. In fact, I'm pretty sure my senior year that she referred to the Thurkins soap opera when she signed my yearbook. I may be a Drylie now, but I still have the Thurkins blood in me and I think we're all itching to just be on the go. Which leads to something always happening. So that's the name of my blog- the purpose here is to just let everyone know what's going on.

Next, let me say a few things about myself. Although I made this blog private (I think) to avoid some people from my past to see my internal thoughts, so I think most of you reading this should know me at least to some extent.

I have made a lot of mistakes in my past. Who hasn't? But those mistakes have led me to where I am today and I honestly can say I'm happy. My wedding day was one of the happiest days of my life. It flew by, and I wish it could have lasted longer, but I couldn't have asked for anything more. I married a man I wholeheartedly love, who shares common interests with me, and puts up with my impatience. He complements me, which is the best feeling in the world and is what I really think marriage is about; complementing each other. I work as an engineer, which originally was my fall back plan. My dream was to be a stay at home mom, but that's not what ended up happening and now that I'm an adult I'm not sure it (being a stay at home mom) would have made me happy. Not that it's a bad choice by any means, but I definitely do like working as an engineer. But I ended up making choices where I have a good job, a great husband, and I am where I am. Happy.

I grew up in music; both of my parents majored in music, so of course I play! I started violin and piano in first grade, and picked up percussion in 8th grade, two weeks before the Christmas concert. Percussion was my choice, not my parents, so I started to thrive on it and actually practice. Music is perfect for me; it's a great way to destress and it's just so fun to play. I can't describe it. I play with East Winds Symphonic Band, FIRSTthursday, and fill in for some churches in the Pittsburgh area on piano. I also rule (haha) at Guitar Hero although I guess that's not "real" music but it IS my favorite video game.

My dad's side of the family is originally from the Pittsburgh area. My dad was born in Latrobe and his parents both went to Derry High School. I followed Pittsburgh sports growing up and it was a dream moving to Pittsburgh and seeing the Pirates and Steelers play live!!!! I couldn't believe it. And I have also adopted the Penguins; started watching them when they were still bad but grew to love hockey as much as football and baseball.

Well, that's enough for now but hopefully it's a decent introduction for everybody!

First blog post

Well, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and start a blog. We'll see how this goes. I figure it's an easy way to update people on what's going on and post pictures. Right now, though, the Steelers game is on, and I want to figure out how to make this private, so this will be a short entry. I'll post an about me one later.