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I’m off on an overnight business trip, and if you know me well, you know I’ve packed more books than socks… I’m hoping to make some significant progress in a couple of the books I’m in the middle of, and perhaps even make a dent in a new one.

Business trips aren’t terrible, but unless you are wired for the type of work that requires heavy travel, I’d have to recommend you find a job that keeps you close to home. When Kristen and I first got married, my job required me to be out of town at least 2 weeks each month! As soon as Kristen got used to me being around, I’d leave. As soon as she got used to being independent, I’d be back. Not a good formula for a happy wife.

Thankfully I’ve transitioned out of that role, and now only travel very occasionally, maybe 1-2 days every two months. I think our marriage could handle me gone more often, and still remain healthy, but I don’t know if I could. Being home has a great way of restoring you. I sleep better, eat better, and just enjoy being around. I’ve definitely come to the conclusion that a job that required heavy travel is not for me.

I was listening to the “cool-kids” radio station out of San Luis Obispo yesterday morning while painting our new house, and almost fell over laughing when the DJs came on. They said:

“We want to apologize to any of our listeners who actually thought 50 Cent would be on today’s show. We love our listeners, and did not mean to mislead anyone with what was meant to be an innocent April Fools joke.”

HAHA! They went on to say someone was filing a complaint, and made it sound like some legal action may even be taken. It was so hilarious!!

I’m sure there’s a lesson in all of this somewhere, but I’m still just laughing at both the DJs and the listeners. Wow.