Greeting from Fairbury

We got our white Christmas here in Fairbury, I just wish the ice would stay away. Not sure exactly how much we got total, but yesterday was a slushy mess as it teetered just above freezing for most of the day. So the drive to and from work was not as treacherous as it could have been. The brick streets here in Fairbury are not fun when ice is involved. More snow appears to be in the forecast. The Sorensen's had planned on celebrating Christmas on Friday with all the kids and spouses, but weather may prevent that. d'Aun was very explicit with Aaron and Jamie in Kearney that under NO circumstances were they to venture southeast if there is the slightest inclination of bad weather or icy roads. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

Below is a somewhat blurry picture of the ice coated bushes along my alley taken with my new Blackberry.

The Blackberry was part of my new position at Lambert Vet Supply. I was promoted in October to IT Coordinator and am now responsible for making sure all the company technology is in working order. And because we have two location in Fairbury and one in Belleville, KS about 30 miles away, I need to be able to be reached even in transit (a whole two and a half blocks) between the two Fairbury locations. The new position means I am now part of the management team and get to sit in on twice a month manager meetings. At 24, I am also the youngest member of the management team. January marks my two and half year anniversary with the company.

In May, I started working part-time at Rowdy's Steakhouse as fry cook on Thursday and Saturday nights. Not only does it give me something to do (and the money helps pay down college loans and the credit card debt acquired while in college) but I truly like working in the restaurant industry.

December marks a year and a half of homeownership for me. It's been a slow start but I have begun taking down wallpaper and pulling up carpet in my dining room. This spring I foresee lots painting as my living, dining and bedroom are all slated to be painted. There are also plans in the works to start a garden in my backyard. I will probably start small though as I am not so sure my thumb is so much green, but sort of a pale green turning brown.

As I close, I'd like to say it's official that I am fully an adult. As this morning was my first of two days of vacation and I woke up at 7:15 and started doing laundry and cleaning my kitchen. I am also writing a blog post at 10 after 9 in the morning. As my parents can attest that in years past you would not see me out of bed before 10!

Darn choosing to be a responsible adult! :-)

Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas!

Nels, Jr.