It seems to happen every year...

I remember this time last year. I was fresh off of the wedding day and honeymooning in Disney World. Half way through the trip... I got really ridiculously sick. I mean... those kids are flippin' carrier monkeys for all things unpleasant.

Well fast forward a year... and I'm sick again. Almost at about the same time. It's not bad... but not good either. Not when we're in the middle of planning 7 events at once and I need to somehow fly to LA and back... repack... then fly to Europe. Gosh, I hope I'm not getting another ear infection. I will not be able to stand it.

Oh and a word of warning: DayQuil mixed with a tall latte is NOT a good idea. As my co-worker so elegantly put it: I was spaced out AND strung out. Stapling papers was HIGHLY amusing for no apparent reason this afternoon.

Starbucks Says It's Fall

The first day of September was greeted by the pre-mature return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I say pre-mature because it's still ranges from 95-100 degrees outside here in Sacramento. And of course, you have to enjoy this beverage hot! (How sadly inappropriate.)

The only downfall of this drink is that there is no such thing as a "skinny pumpkin spice latte." So my insulin pump goes into overdrive just so I can indulge in this seasonal venture. But it's sweet, decadent, cinnaminy goodness is SO WORTH IT. Until of course, I need to retest my blood sugars.

Pretty soon, we'll see the return of the Gingerbread latte and the famous red cups, which somehow signals the start of the holiday season.

Other signs that it's fall:

• Fall colors are back in fashion. Say hello to bold hues like chocolate brown, amethyst, and burnt orange! It's all over Macy's now kids. Go shopping.
• I have the sudden urge to return to college to learn something new. But it's short lived when I realize that I can't attend most of the classes and I would have to do homework again. (No thank you.)
• I can finally wear a majority of my wardrobe again... it's all sweaters. And scarves. And pashminas.
• The phones are suddenly busier at work again. And they won't stop ringing until late May 2009.
• No More Reruns! CSI, The Office, and House are all new! And The Fringe looks kind of interesting too.
• I'd say trees start turning pretty colors and there is a crisp feel to the air. But since I'm in Sacramento, "Fall" actually lasts about 2 weeks and is scrunched between summer and bitter, cold winter. Blink and you might miss it.
• It's Election Season. Time for campaign ads, false promises, and a whole lot of uncomfortable conversations with co-workers. (Generally speaking, that is...)