while at work one day last week, i got a call from one of the agents in our hilo office. she was saying goodbye. i’m pretty sure i’ve mentioned it, but the department i work for is being sold to another agency. anyway, this agent had called regarding a problem she was having, but after i solved the problem, she had some very nice things to say to me.

while i don’t remember the specifics, or the exact words she used, she told me that she liked working with me. she thanked me for being so nice, patient, and helpful, which if course is always nice to hear, though i’ve heard it lots of times before (immodest? maybe.). but that’s not what i’m writing about. she went on to say that i have a way with people and that no matter how long i’m in someone’s life, i have a way of making an impression. i’m unforgettable, which is also nice to hear, but its more than that.

the next time you see me, i may be a bit thinner than the last time (though its probably debatable). i had a friend the other day ask me if i’d lost weight. i probably have lost a bit, but only because i’ve more or less stopped eating. it certainly can’t be healthly, but this is what stress does to me: robs me of any appetite. i’ve basically had to force myself to eat anything for about the last week.

why, you might ask?

Isis Jane at the beach

i’ve posted to my flickr site pictures of the family visit, though to be honest the vast majority of the pictures are just of isis. nobody wants to see pictures of the rest of the fam, right? just the baby who is ADORABLE!

i have a pretty funny video i plan to post here, as well. but its sideways.  i have to find a way to rotate the video, otherwise you all will have to tilt your heads to watch it.