Atlanta, it's all about the subtle differences...

This is going to take a little getting used to. Today is January 25th, and we made dinner on the barbecue. While I was cooking, I was wearing jeans and a tee shirt, and I was not cold. This evening was actually one of the cooler nights, but it is apparently pretty warm here in the winter. After dinner, we went for a little walk around the neighborhood wearing spring jackets.

I went out to LA this week on a business trip and I actually had a really nice time. I was able to spend some time with my friend Scottie, who I have not seen in a few years. It is always great to catch up with friends, so that was really cool. I also went out to a very fancy restaurant in Newport Beach called Javier's where the"Real Housewives of Orange County" are frequently seen dining. It was really good food, so I am not surprised that people with loads of cash frequent the place. I got to meet some of my west-coast coworkers that I had been talking to over the phone quite a bit, and they put together a lot of valuable information to teach me about my new job. Overall it was a really nice trip. I am used to being pretty lonely while on business trips, and eating a lot of fast food, so this was a nice break from the routine.

In other news, I joined "the biggest loser" competition at work. I went to see the doctor before I left Kansas City, and I found out that I was 20 pounds heavier than when I moved to KC, and that my blood pressure was elevated again. When I was really heavy, just after James was born, I had high blood pressure. I kinda got the feeling that I was headed down the wrong path again. When I found out that they were have a biggest loser competition at work, I thought it would be great motivation for me to lose a few pounds and get back in shape before summer rolls around again. Now I just need to watch what I eat and exercise more, and I may make myself a little money. I may also start sending my coworkers cookies and fudge soon.

James is growing again. He is eating like mad, sleeping more than usual, and he is always hungry. That can only mean one thing, he is growing again and probably going to pass me up before he turns five.