Fall Colors

After living in CA for a couple years, it was nice to see some fall colors in NC.

After living in CA for a couple years, it was nice to see some fall colors in NC.

Two Nuts for how much?

Today, when Bob, my parents and I were in New Bern, we saw a little boy on the side of the road selling something. We stopped to see what he was selling. He had fresh pecans in the shell. My dad handed him and dollar bill and asked him how many a dollar would buy. The boy thought for a moment, then said "Two" as he put two in my dad's hand. One was rotten when we opened it, but the other was fresh and tasty. So, at the rate of one good pecan for $1, how much would it be for a pound?

105' Yacht

It's great working for a company that makes such an awesome product.

Raleigh, NC

This evening, Bob took my parents and I to the Symphony in Raleigh.

North Carolina

On a flight today, I loved how the sun beams were shining down through the clouds. My SLR was in my baggage, so I took this one with my iPhone.

Work Anniversary

Yesterday marked 13 years since I started with my Corporation and today marks two years in my current role with them. What a lot of changes! The prior group I was in had 3 presidents during the 11 years and my current group has also had three, but in just two years. During the 13 years, I've had 8 bosses...Tim, Tricia, Dan, Matt, Kristi, Austin, Scot and Bob. Besides that, there have been dozens of dotted line bosses. I've held four different titles of Senior Financial Analyst, Plant Controller, Director of Financing and VP/CFO. Our corporations stock has been as high as almost $50, then dropping this spring to less that $2. I've also had 15 people directly report to me...Lisa, Steve, Bret, Dwayne, Angela, Flo, Joy, Maria, Jen, Mark, Karen, Tom, Memory, Christina and Tracy, and numerous other non-direct reports. I hired four, laid off two and four have been following in my footsteps of promotions (three of which I hired). Only half of them are still with the company. Yes, a lot can happen in 13 years, but it's been a good run!

Clean Car

This evening, I had to get a couple items from Costco. Afterwards, I noticed that they now have a car wash there. I went through and it did an amazing job. The tire rims had no black brake dust and the tires even had a shine to them. The washer worked on an assembly line so several cars were going through at the same time. My car looks sparkling clean again! Even though it doesn't take the best of pictures, I do like always having the iPhone camera with me (used to take the picture below).

Six Months

Today is six months since Bob and I started dating. To celebrate, Bob sent me this interesting arrangement of flowers. He asked me if they were bright colors when I called to thank him (which is what he had asked for). I replied, "No not really, they are more like a fall arrangement". But they are pretty and make my office look very cheery.

Rancho Palo Verdes, CA

This evening, I was in Rancho Palo Verdes. I just missed the the sunset, but the sky was still pretty.

San Clemente Photoshoot

Yesterday, I went to San Clemente for the Orange County Shootout. I met up with some photographers I'd met before and also met some new ones. We started by photographing bridal gowns and ended up with a "trash the dress" session. Here are a few more pictures.

Photo Shootout

Here are a couple pictures from my photoshoot today...more to come!

Website

This evening, my new website got published. I'm looking forward to adding more baby pictures in the next week or two...just waiting for the baby girl to make her appearance. Check it out at www.suzannereidphoto.com

Helicopter Flight

This evening, Bob and I went for a helicopter flight...a first for both of us. After the flight, we had a good Italian meal at Ristorante daVinci. We had a great table overlooking the Long Beach Airport. The ship that's lit up is the Queen Mary in the Long Beach Harbour.

Cajon Pass Fire

This evening, Bob and I drove down to Long Beach and saw some of the fires in the Cajon Pass.

LA County Fair

On Saturday night, I went with several friends to the LA County Fair. What a lot of lights! This first picture is taken from the top of the Ferris Wheel.

David and Anne rode one of the faster rides
Waiting to go on the Ferris Wheel
Art displays from local schools
Roasted corn with butter seasoning salt...yummy!
Leila dressed up as the Little Mermaid
Leila smiling as a mermaid