The end of an era (The Age of Accounting)

I have never considered myself an accountant, though I suppose many people have for the past 8 years or so I have worked in accounting departments. I do not have an accounting degree (thankfully) and therefore can never be an accountant. My degree is in Finance and Management Information Systems. And, with only 6 more business days in Accounting, I am really looking forward to making the transition to the information world of reporting and project management. Sounds exciting, no?

All I can think about at this point is getting through the earnings release on Wednesday of next week. My reward?? A trip to the beach (see my to do list below). I want nothing more than to just sit on the beach with a cold one in hand (a cold IBC root beer is our usual beach bev)and chill out. No phone, no computer, nothing except me, sunblock and the beach (and Ben, Tom and Alicia!) I need to get some sort of tent/cabana for Ben. Otherwise, we are good to go.

Let me know if you have seen any good "end of summer" sales on beach chairs. We have not purchased any so far and have gone back and forth on whether or not they make sense since we will be hours from the beach next summer and they will probably not get much use. But, since I am seeing the summer clearance already, I may break down if there is a good deal. I love the chairs that are low to the ground so you are almost in the sand, but get a little back support so you don't have to just lay on the ground.

I cannot wait to see what Ben does at the beach. Thinking he might eat sand. He really loves his bathtime and loved the swimming pool, so I bet he will really like the water. And, since he adores Alicia, I am sure it will be a great trip for him. Another first for the list and page for the scrapbook.

aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh summer! I can taste the root beer already.