"Head...Shoulders...Knees and...SOCKS!"

So Washington is still covered in flags at half staff, and there are black banners draped on parts of the Memorial Bridge. I wonder how long this stuff will stay like this?

But today it was back to work, and everyone was like "So? How was your day of mourning?" I had a really great day! My supervisor liked a proposal I had suggested and asked me to start looking into it, I made some good headway into one collection I'm cataloging (It is huge and not at all organized) and interestingly enough recognized two of the names that came up and was able to connect it to some other materials we received a couple years ago. (I love when that happens!) I also got a call today from one of our donors who found some more awesome materials for us with his family overseas. BUT the best part was that I was picked to represent our division at an upcoming conference, and most likely, also give a presentation at the conference as well. YAY for me!!!! I'm already nervous about it, but I'm sure it will be fine.

The conference takes place about a week after one of my colleagues returns from her sabbatical. She used to go to these things all the time, so everyone's first thought was "Can she go?" This really frustrated me, and I told my supervisor that I feel that I have proven I am just as qualified to do the job, and it always bothered me that people would forget about me and go right to her for these trips. Before she left last year for school we were essentially doing the same job in different departments. Don't get me wrong - I really like her a lot, and we socialized outside of work quite a bit, I just didn't like the fact that I would be overlooked because my colleagues were so used to seeing me in one role and her in another. But at today's staff meeting, "Y" stood up and said "I think you should send Socks, because I feel she does a much better and comprehensive job than "Q"." In front of everyone, even "X" agreed, and that was nice. So off to the central states I go!

Now as far as that promotion I mentioned awhile back, I still haven't heard anything. Although oddly enough a friend from our neighboring department asked me about it last Thursday. This was strange, because I hadn't spoken to anyone outside my small department, but she is very close friends with "X" who probably said something. If nothing happens in the next month or so, I am sure that it definitely will get rolling when I return.

And coming home to the happy fun boys is always a delight. I wanted to surprise Spouse with Slurpees, but I hate it when the machine works, but the Slurpee is all runny and not frozen at all. So no beverages. Once home, I fed the Child and then we ran around and played while Spouse installed some child safety latches. Good times! And (yes I'm a dork) I can't wait until work tomorrow so that I can start working on these great leads!