My day picked up

After such a spectacular start, my day didn't really have anywhere to go but up. When I first got to work, I thought I was going to have a crappy day, but then I was pleasantly surprised when both my 10 o'clock and my 11 o'clock meetings went better than expected.

My boss and I exchanged gifts, and she really liked what I got her, which was great. I also really liked what she got me, so it was a nice, even exchange.

My lemon meringue pie was a resounding success. I personally tried Shoofly Pie for the first time, and fell in love. My the Amish have some tasty desserts. First funnel cake, now Shoofly Pie. It's almost enough to make one give barn raising and buggy driving some serious thought.

I did not get nearly enough sleep last night (see baking disasters, below) so I was sure that I was going to be dead on my feet by the time spinning class rolled around. Instead, I got a burst of energy, and had a great class. I suspect the burst may be related to the fact that I only have one more day of work to go until I am off for 11, yes that's e-lev-en days in a row.

And best of all, after spinning class, Becky gave me a present. I wasn't expecting one, so it was a nice surprise, but even better, it is a fabulous present which I love! Check out my new keychain:

He's a bad, bad penguin, but he's trying so very hard to be good :) Isn't he cute?

Thanks again Becky, for an awesome present!