Joo-Lie.

I am 100% sure there is nothing, absolutely nothing, worse than going back to work after a long holiday weekend.

NOTHING.

All I can think about is how much I'd like to run through New Brighton to the Long Lake Beach like the good ol' days when I worked for like 3 hours a day and devoted the other 21 hours to having as much fun as possible. Also known as the summer of 2007.

But fast forward to me sitting at a desk, eating questionably 'fresh' fruit and counting down the minutes I have to read Twins blogs before I go to a meeting about automated candidate correspondances.

Hmm, I take that back. Rather than be such a downer, let me just tell you I had a great time in Neenah, WI. It really is a gem of a town and Lake Winnebago is close to perfection if you're looking for a place to watch fireworks for the 4th. Not to mention the hospitality that is Chas and Annie..they really know how to treat a girl. I ate the biggest and best breakfast I've had in ages and Sonia treated me to cheese dip at the Boat Yard and naturally, a stop at the St. James and PCP. It was Independence Day at her finest. Mainly because the 4th is usually slightly a letdown. As is New Year's Eve, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. etc. When it comes down to it I really only appreciate Memorial Day and Labor Day for what they are: a Monday off of work.

After getting slightly lost somewhere near Hancock, WI, I spent the better part of Friday night on my laptop in Sonia's bedroom yelling at the Twins. Hard to do when you cannot actually see the game, but yes, it can be done and yes, I'm still disappointed about the outcome of the 16 inning game. But 2 out of 3 ain't bad, boys. And who is SO excited for Joey Baseball to play int he all star game? As if there was any question about him playing. I am not a huge fan of the all star break, but I am a fan of the Home Run Derby, Slowey getting better, and Mr. Mauer proving he's simply the best.

Which leads me to an open invite to Twins games Tuesday through Sunday. I'm available. Ready. and Willing.

Thank you.