Boy have I been productive this week. Yup, I’m giving myself a pat on the back. Despite being the web guru at work, I got sucked into some major party planning. You see, my department is public affairs, so we handle press, media, outreach, volunteer/docent programs, web, plus all events. And next month we’re having a volunteer recognition gathering with almost 200 people. Guess who booked the caterer? Yup, yours truly. And you’ll be happy to know that I went with the highest bidder– it was just so clear the dude’s food was gourmet, and he had his shit together. Takes an OCDer to recognize her fellow OCDer, know what I mean? I cannot wait. The menu looks insanely tasty. And of course, I was able to finagle two price cuts. Yup, I’m learning all about the negotiations.

In other news, I launched a digital photo contest. So far so good. No major glitches, thank goodness. And people have submitted some pretty kickass pics, so I’m hopeful.

Outside of work, I’m out most of next week: meeting up with our Shanghai buddies in Oregon. John and I met Jenny and James in Oregon last August also. James is a crazy superstar multi-tasker who participates in the Hood to Coast race every year. Well good for him. Even though I’m an Olympian-in-training, I ain’t that disciplined. Prefer to just float down the river in an inner tube.

We’ve never been to the Eugene and eastward area. My friend Pamela says she doesn’t know what to expect, but she will pack sneakers (usually, she’s a stilettos kind of gal) and forgo the makeup. Huh? Well I’m on a mission to get some decent pics of Bubs and me, so sorry, the make-up has got to come along. (That’s what happens when you have piss-poor, puny lashes). Anyway, the trip will be fun.

I’m enjoying the new travels. Speaking of traveling, I just sent off our passports to get the Chinese visas. For $40 extra, you can have these companies take care of it all: no waiting in lines in downtown SF to process that crap in person. Jesus, have you noticed how shitty the traffic has gotten the last several days? Thanks a lot, you bastard schoolkids! I don’t even want to think about two trips to the stupid consulate, not to mention waiting in the line, blah, blah. Who has the patience? Snoot, snoot. Haha. Whatev. Money well spent. My passports will be back in my hands next week. So worth it.

Yikes, I am dozing off here in front of the computer. Perhaps the heat is getting to me. K. Time for bed. Later folks!