Alive and well, thank you.

Wow. Where am I? What country am I am? Is this real life?

I'm sure..to quite sure..that you've missed me. And although I'm confident that you made it through 1-2 days without me just fine, I'm so sorry to have put you through 4.

That being said: I'm not really sorry. Just obligitory sorry.

Let me tell you about the country of Ohio. Not the actual country, but more so rural area of. It's nice. I prefer Ohio country to Minnesota country. It seems a little more quaint, small townish rather than hick, what's going on-ish. I really liked small town America minus the t-mobile reception, however, I think I will forever be needing to live a bit closer to Targets and freeways. I'd miss them too much. And the dollar section would miss me as would the drivers who look forward to my 'are you for real' face and gestures I give about 12 times a day.

So it was nice. Also, I decided that Chicago just might be my kind of town.

Minus a slight overheating scare, 2 hours in 90-some degree heat with no ac, and construction for about 60 miles..we made it home in great time. Not really, but at least it was before midnight. I was a little freaked out that since I got about 1/8 of the amount of sleep I normally get, I might sleep right through my alarm this morning so I plugged my phone in across the room so I would have to get up when it went off rather than snooze it and lose it.

So imagine my embarrassment when the fire alarm went off at 3ish and I got up to start getting ready.

I went back to bed and woke up about 7 more times because I was so scared of oversleeping. But here I am. On time. Slaving away.

Oh I forgot to mention the part where I FREAKED OUT at 7:58 when I got to my desk and my laptop was missing. There were some papers on my desk about job elimination projects..so naturally, I packed my stuff up and got ready for a 98 degree beach day..

I went over to the one other girl who was here to wish her goodbye but that's when we discovered someone put my laptop in a drawer so it wouldn't get stolen. Safety first, I guess. Close call though.

So here I am. Back to work. Still in shock that I haven't been here for 4 days because it seems like I never left.

Also still in shock about J+K+8. Or should I say J+4 and K+4. SAD. I'm no expert, but I'd say that they may be jumping the gun a bit. I think a little (or maybe permanent) hiatus from the cameras and show might do the fam some good and allow a little more time to work on their marriage. I think even though America LOVED (past tense) the show, the majority would agree that it's time for the show to end and their lives to go on.

I think I speak for the entire fanbase when I say I'd be content with a yearly visit to Oprah or 20/20 to get my Gosselin updates. Worked for those Iowan septuplets and the conjoined girls from MN. Once they get to the awkward not cute stage, no one will care anymore. (Which unfortunately for them, is fast approaching considering they just celebrated birthday #5). Everyone knows that 9 year olds through 16 year olds make for awkward, hard to watch tv. Actually not just tv, but life in general. No offense to my preteen fans out there. You'll grow out of it. Give me a 20/20 special on the Gosselins getting the driver's license. That's all I want.

Also. Give me a nap. 4 more days off. tickets to Bon Jovi in Milwaukee this Thursday. a Twins sweep. and another cup of coffee.

Awesome. Dear Christa. Welcome to your awesome life. Living inside a 50 degree carpeted walled cube when you should be outside being bronzed, sweaty, and beautiful. I'm going to go read about skin cancer to make me feel better (and safer) about being inside on a day like today.