Take the Time

Regardless of what your opinions are, I hope that you'll take the time today to join in the President's National Health Care Forum. It's at 2:30 Eastern. Just visit here to RSVP and you'll get a link to watch online. You can even submit your question to be answered.

I, for one, support some serious health care reform. In fact, I'd support complete socialized medicine. But, my opinion is neither here nor there. The point is that I hope you'll get involved and spend some time learning more about the proposed plans.

Can't We Just Be Polite?

I'm not going to say that Mr. Frank was polite, or that his actions were appropriate. In fact, he's a little harsh and down right rude. But, really? Comparing President Obama to Hitler? That's a little extreme. I think that both parties in this exchange were going for shock value and trying to get our attention.

However, I do think that "Trying to have a discussion with you is like arguing with a dining room table, I have no interest in doing it" will be my new response to all things ridiculous.

60 Days

It's officially less than two months until my big vacation for my Mom's 60th Birthday. I am just so ready for an escape, and nothing says escape like leaving the country for two weeks!

As I mentioned before, I'm using points for our hotel in Paris so it's FREE! This isn't exactly where I wanted to stay, but the price is right. Don't get me wrong, there's something to be said for American accomodations, but we're not going to be in America. The location isn't ideal either, but again...Nothing beats free, right? I shouldn't be complaining, I'm not complaining. In fact, I decided to use my "clout" as a Hilton Diamond member and shoot off an email to the Hilton Arc de Triomphe to request an upgraded room and an Executive Level guarantee (both of which I'm entitlted to as a "Diamond Member", but that are granted on an availability basis.)

Really, I'm not trying to be bossy or needy, I'm just trying to give my mom a kick ass birthday. I figured if I don't ask someone else will and I don't want that someone else sitting in our hotel suite with a lovely view of the Eiffel Tower.

I sent off a nice, short note explaining that I am bringing my mom to Paris for her 60th birthday and would very much like a nice view and an upgraded room. Withing hours I'd received an email return offering a VIP arrival with a bottle of Champagne and a birthday cake upon our arrival, a room with a view, and an upgraded room on the Executive Level. How nice is that?! I love great service!

I was kinda feeling like I might be over Hilton properties, but might give them another chance. We'll see how this trip pans out.

Today I Am...

Shamlessly swiped from Blackbird.

... reading "The Sweet Life in Paris" by David Lebovitz

... listening to the new Regina Spektor album, "Far"

... watching the maple tree outside of my window

... drinking water

... making progress on reorganizing my new dresser drawers

... waiting for vacay in only 64 days!

... wondering how much it will cost to send all of my laundry out

... wanting this damn new rug in my office to stop shedding!