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Almost here. . .

The weekend is almost here, but not yet – lots to do and I have to run since I am running late!

No time for stretches, almost forgot to feed Ben, but I do have my latte, and I’m off. . .

OK, so here we are in the middle of the week and I appear to be catching up, is it just an illusion? Maybe, maybe not, I will know after today. Today the Vallejo Rotary will be hosting their annual golf tournament and so hopefully they will raise a lot of money to help the community.

Ben waiting outside Napa Style

Yesterday Ben and I ran into lots of clients and advertisers and were able to catch up a little with Ben’s social life. The Napa Town and Country Fair, Bonsai of Napa Valley, V Wine Cellars, Napa Style and Sisters were excited to see Ben. Today I have lots to do before heading to the golf course to help out the Vallejo Rotary, so let’s get going!

Stretches, feed Ben, latte, and I’m off. . .

Ben waiting outside V Wine Cellars at V Marketplace

Deadlines, Deadlines. . .

Every other month this is my life and I have become used to it so much that I almost look forward to it. My brain seems to work more effectively when I am under pressure. Ad deadlines, layout deadlines, story deadlines and the lots of white noise in the background. Very soothing actually.

Ben was sad that none of his friends were at the dog park this morning!

Early morning walk with Ben then more meetings in am and need to be in Napa and Yountville later so have to work efficiently and hope to still catch the Giants later! Busy, busy, busy . . .

Extra stretches, feed Ben, latte, and I’m off. . .

Monday, Monday. . .

Trying to get traffic to stop!

This is a song that just goes on and on. So much to do and only a few days before everyone goes on vacation because of the long weekend. We have so much to get accomplished in the next two weeks – why is this a recurring conversation? Lots of changes coming!

Stretches, feed Ben, latte, and I’m off. . .

Could it really be Friday. . .

I need it to still be Monday! There are just not enough hours in the days. I vote for an eight day week. The problem with that is that I would add the extra day to the weekend not the work week. With that thought, I seriously need a loooooong walk; I feel that my legs haven’t really stretched this week.

Ben is greeted with enthusiasm at the door of the Benicia Chamber of Commerce Mixer

Good job Featherer Pet for hosting a great mixer in Benicia last night. The music was fabulous, the food was great (Thanks Randy!) and I even won a prize. Today I have another full day and then a fundraiser that will kick off the area’s Relay for Life Cancer walks. The weekend will also be full of running around so I better breathe deep and enjoy the moment and laugh a lot!

BIIIIIIG stretches, feed Ben, latte, and I’m off. . .

The band played and played!

Is the sun out. . .

Ben waiting for Nourot/Smyers Glass Studios to open!

The sun keeps poking its nose out from behind those gray skies, I believe it is going to be a great day! Still lots to catch up on, calls, appointments etc, but at least I feel like I am making headway.

Napa and Benicia will both host their mixers tonight as well as the Benicia Farmer’s Market, so there is not a shortage of things to do. Ben made quite a few stops yesterday and today it appears to be the same, let’s go!

No time for stretches, feed Ben, latte, and I’m off. . .

Ben is waiting to go!

Another early start. . .

I head out of the house first thing for another long day. Vacaville will be the first stop, then Benicia, followed by Vallejo and then possibly Napa.

My list for the day: new advertisers, old advertisers, follow ups and story layouts; the fun never stops. Ben hopefully will remember that he did get a long walk yesterday. (The guilt sets in!)