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My apologies for the unplanned sabbatical.

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Life can be a real bitch. The past 5 weeks or a bit longer ( as I'm too tired to recall ), my job has completely taken over. It's not by choice since I put a premium on maintaining balance in my life. Presently, I have absolutely none and by the look of things, it may take longer than I or Corporate had anticipated. Chalk it up to problematic staffing.

I feel bad for neglecting my blog. I thoroughly enjoy it and miss all the things I'm not smelling ( good or not so good...).

Please accept my apology for not updating anything whatsoever. I look forward to regaining a normal work routine and naturally turning some of my attention back to reviewing. I have every intention of continuing the blog for years to come.

Now, if I can only get a freaking day off or a work shift not consisting of 12-14 hours. Please check the blog occasionally as I will eventually return from the wilderness.


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  1. pitbull friendMay 20, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    We'll look forward to seeing you when you're less overworked. I was wondering where you'd gone, aromi!

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  2. DerbymanMay 21, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Hope to see you back soon Aromi - don't overdo the work thing - apparently it's quite bad for you....!

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