So this is what it feels like to have a holiday off from work! In the television news business, you learn not to believe in holidays since you work almost every bloody one. God bless being a state and higher education employee now!

I slept late this morning, and I’ll be firing up the grill around 11. I can’t wait to grill out again. I spent a good chunk of my afternoon cleaning and prepping it yesterday. Then I went to see the new “Indiana Jones” movie. Loved it!

All joking aside, please take time out of your schedule today to remember why we have this holiday. We have lost so many courageous men and women during military battles, and we wouldn’t have our freedom if not for them. I’m an Air Force veteran, but I never fought in a conflict. Thank you to my fellow vets who did.

I’m finally able to update again from my office. Not that I haven’t been able to, but I’ve been incredibly busy at work. I finally have a couple of free minutes to do this.

Not too much is really going on. I’ve got my iPod on, and I’m listening to Linkin Park. It’s nice to have a job where I can do Web work and listen to good music all day. I realllllly don’t miss television.

Speaking of, I’m counting down to Memorial Day. In news, you have to almost beg, kick and scream to get a holiday off. Here? I just sleep in Monday. This is my first holiday I don’t have to ask off for in many, many years. It’s an awesome feeling.

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This is it: The final day of 2006! This year has been great to say the least. It started off better than any man could hope for with Alyssa’s birth in February.

It’s also ending on high note. Alyssa had her first Christmas, and boy did she rack up. We were on the road from the 22nd to the 27th, and we’ve been at home since then. However, we’re still sorting out the toys and gifts. It was a wonderful Christmas with all three families. We all got lots of quality time and great gifts.

If that last sentence isn’t structured well, that’s okay. I’m very sleepy at the moment.

It’s been great being away from work. I really haven’t had a vacation since last Christmas, and I haven’t missed the station at all. Don’t read anything negative into that, but it’s been nice not having to come up with stories every day. It’s just been relaxing.

I did go to the station in Columbus last night, though. I went to hang out after work with some buddies I haven’t seen in a while. A couple of them are basically heading out the door to other jobs in a few months, and that breaks my heart. I’ve had two great years with them, and I know our friendships will always be there.

I also went with Brian to see “We Are Marshall” today. I did a story a couple of weeks ago with Mike Morehouse. His dad, Gene, was the radio guy when the team plane crashed. Spending that evening interviewing his family really made me want to see the movie, and it did not disappoint. It was a very touching movie, and it’s definitely one I’ll buy when it comes to DVD.

I guess that will do it for tonight. We’re all pooped, and I’ve got two more days of freedom. I’ll go get some rest so I can enjoy them. Happy New Year!

This is kind of a copy-and-paste post from last year with a few adjustments. It’s Friday night, and I’ve still got a lot of packing to do. What more do you want?

With that said, from my family to yours, have a safe and merry Christmas! We wish you all of God’s blessings and mercies this holiday season. This blog shall return when we do. We’ve got a few days on the road, then a few days at home to relax.

And the best part of it? We get to watch Alyssa tear into paper and boxes Christmas morning. This is what life should be like all the time.

Yes, it’s a day early, but I won’t be thinking about this blog for the next few days. I know I don’t post daily, so you probably won’t even miss it.

I’ve got to work on Turkey Day, but I’ve got a three-day weekend after that. My plan is to sleep in Friday, then we’re heading to Mom’s place Saturday morning. I’ll head to the in-laws tomorrow night for T-Day dinner, and then I’ll come home while Amy gets up early to go shopping (or whatever she’s doing).

Anyhow, remember to be thankful for all you’ve been blessed with. There’s always someone worse off than you are.