Quick Update

I have taken my seat at work with a full cup of tea to the left of me and I am determined to complete a blog at some point today. I have been working on several pieces and have not been able to finish them. However when I go back and read my work in progress it never seems quit as amazing as I once thought it to be. Bare with me for this blog will be somewhat of an update in the life of Annie while I try and complete some other pieces.

Work. How do I explain the love that I have for "hiatus?" For those of you who don't know the meaning of hiatus let me oblige you. And I quote "A period when something (as a program or activity) is suspended or interrupted." This means our shows are taking a nice break before we start filming our new seasons. However I do have 2 shows working but I still have 4 shows on break so you can only imagine how much slower and more relaxing the days are until the first week of July when our shows return. Its also nice because it gives  me time to interact with my co-workers more. Relationship have in fact developed over the last couple weeks and it make the work family get even bigger. Also if you are lucky enough with hiatus come the wrap parties. Drinks, food and dancing are always a complete and full night of bliss. Not to mention plenty of picture opportunities. Show List:
                          1. Weeds
                          2. Dexter
                          3. Brothers & Sisters
                          4. Castle
                          5. Desperate Housewives
                          6. Loves Bites (New)
                          7. The Mentalist (New)

Santa Barbara was the location for my memorial day weekend. After a weekend filled with unfamiliar faces and tons of eager hand shakes I feel that I have met someones world in the matter of a few days. I can honestly say that I wont remember half of their names but I will remember the way their faces looked when they saw each other. Friends ... how they make our world so much more complete. If you are lucky enough to have even one true friend you will know the warmth that even a smile from them will bring. I was lucky enough to see this all first hand over memorial. Even though I felt like the odd ball in the group not having known anyone ... it was sincere to watch some of the people you love interact with their friends. Its always great to people watch but when you people watch with the people you love it's even more interesting and agreeable.

Last weekend I was lucky enough to make a quick visit to San Clemente to see my family and my adorable cousin who could be the cutest pregnant woman alive. I never knew the "glow" that women hold when they are pregnant until I saw Sierra. She was truly beaming. I also made a surprise visit to San Diego in support of some friends running the San Diego marathon. I was in complete "ah" with pretty much anyone who was willing to complete this amazing event. I sat there and watched about 10,000 people pass me and was inspired and motivated to join them next year or even train to do a half marathon this November in Santa Barbara! I'm not the best runner in the world and I can honestly say that most of the scars I have on my knees are from tripping and falling at some point in life. But I look forward to at least running a half marathon. I think my Dad would be my motivation to keep moving. I'm not completely sure why. Determination and being strong willed was something that I admired about my Dad and this is certainly something that will come into play in the next couple months of training.

Stay Tuned!
Annie