First of all, I have much respect for bloggers. It’s not as easy as it would seem. I figured I would start this blog and just “see where it takes me.” Wow! It’s quite the commitment to post something regularly. And, it’s like exercising… when you get out of the routine- it’s hard to get the momentum to start again! I’m a little embarrassed that I barely made it 1 month before I slacked off.
We’ll I’m proud to announce that one project that I have been working on for months now is up and running. All-American has a new website- and it’s quite a upgrade from the last one. This website represents a lot of the continuous improvements we have been working on at All-American. It’s a great feeling to have it up and running. Take a look!

I have been intrigued with bloggers who make lists… so, I’m going to give a shot at making a list of the 24 things I’ve been doing in the last 24 days…. no drum roll needed.
24. Started with a personal trainer. love it.
23. Gained 5 pounds. Lost 4.
22. Went on a cruise. very relaxing.
21. Missed Kelsey’s graduation. can’t complain. on a cruise.
20. Ate at the greatest mexican restaurant ever! really great.
19. Turned 29. not too bad.
18. Launched our new website. hurray.
17. Skin Dr. says I have pre-cancerous cells. yikes.
16. Started wearing more suncreen. oh well.
15. Learned Shawn may have to go back.
14. Worked on my first acquisition. learned a lot.
13. Acquisition fell through. maybe next time.
12. Parents left for Italy. finally.
11. Hired my brother to work in the business. he’ll do great.
10. Grandmother has back surgery. she’s a trooper.
9. Great birthday dinner. love the fam.
8. Got recognized for 40 under 40 in the Pest Control Industry. surprising.
7. Had a tooth filled. not too bad.
6. Didn’t get pregnant. okay.
5. Learned that Colleen Barrett is going to speak at Cable. Cool.
4. Asked to read at a dear friend’s wedding. very cool.
3. Reading A New Earth. no strong opinion.
2. Made the final payment for our vacation. more fun with family.
1. Started blogging again. for now.
So that’s what has been going on… not too terribly exciting. not too boring. just me.
Hey! I am interested in your encounters with bed bugs! Anything interesting?
Also please check out my blog. It’s all about bed bugs and the latest news and products. Thought you might be interested.
And congrats on the 40 uunder 40
By: smadden on June 7, 2008
at 12:51 am
welcome back
By: Holly on June 7, 2008
at 2:09 pm