Crusted Rubber Bands

This week has been exhausting. I'm trying to recall all that has happened but I am drawing a blank of massive proportions. (Is that actually possible, though)?

Truthfully the week has just been a blur of meetings, new faces, and the ever-so-daunting task of reorganizing things at work so that they actually make some sort of sense to me. If I was ever under the impression that things would be "ready and waiting" for my new-self to pick up on....boy, was I off by a football field. However, the positive side to this is that I am really getting to know a lot and enjoying every day.

Though I am certain that my blog is not seen by many, I feel it necessary to publish the following announcement. There is a college student missing from Savannah, GA and, while I do not know this person or anyone related to him (that I know of, I guess), I feel like it should be blasted in as many social-networking sites as possible on the off-chance that someone, somewhere knows something. It is a very scary thought - losing a loved one without explanation. I like to think that doing something even this small can set off a butterfly effect of other good things to happen. Who knows?

MISSING: Bryce Daniel Tarter, 19/6'0"/155#. Lt brown hair, blue eyes. Missing since 01/31/2010, 5am, leaving the AASU campus, Savannah, GA, driving a white 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab short bed, Maine license 944 7QD w/ black grill guard & tinted windows. Back drivers window: Atlanta Braves "A" decal. Back passenger window an Atlanta Falcons symbol. If you have any info call 910-232-1687. Visit www.bringbrycehome.com for more information and updates.

I feel for this family. I can't begin to imagine the pain and desperation that they are feeling. I really hope for a positive outcome. Part of me wishes, even though his parents swear up and down that this isn't possible, that he has decided to "take himself off the map" somehow for a while. At least that would mean that he is safe and alive.... even if this decision is very boneheaded. I suppose his description and love of sports (not to mention his age) really reminds me of my brother - and I just can't begin to put into words what I would be feeling if....I don't even want to type it. Basically, that is what has me in such a tizzy. I've let this story somewhat draw me in and I am thinking way too much about it.

Anyway, I think it's past my sleepy time.