Happy Daylight Saving Time

It was a struggle to get out of bed and ready for work today. D had to wake The Beast up at 8; he was still fast asleep! The first work day or two after "Spring Forward" always sucks. Alas.

I keep thinking March 10th is a date of some importance. I hope there's nothing crucial I'm supposed to be doing today, because it's not on my calendar! I think it may be just a holdover date--maybe the day my dog, Blackie, had puppies (albeit, 27 years ago)...? I keep random information like this in my head for far too long (and yet I'll probably forget my dad's birthday on Saturday).

I went to see my college singing group in concert this weekend at an alumni club event. I had a great time over dinner with two other alums, but the concert itself was something of a letdown. Maybe it's just because it was the first day of their spring break--and winter in Connecticut can beat you down--but they were completely lifeless and not engaging, and really didn't sing all that well. I wonder if alums thought that about us when we toured! Hmmm.

I just found out that I will be taking a Dale Carnegie course in public speaking through work at the end of April. I know it's a great idea, so I suppose I'm excited about getting better at it, but I am dreading the actual speaking part. I guess that's the whole point! I read the training summary, and apparently I will be required to present before the group at least 8 times over four sessions. My presentations will be videotaped and critiqued. Doesn't that sound like a fun way to spend 16 hours? Wish me luck.