What a DAY!!!....WHAT A DAY!!!!!!

Today has to be one of the luckiest days I have had... You know the days.... all green lights, cars let you in when in traffic...you win contests and don't remember entering...you know just good old-fashioned lucky days!!!!!!

Since Marshall and I are sharing a vehicle, sometimes things get tight scheduling wise. He has to be at work and driving for 6:30 AM, and I am due to start my shift at 1 PM....long day.... but we make it work...and we have quality time doing so, we grab a coffee, sip it while waiting for his truck to get out of the shop. Why wake up at 5 AM for a truck that was in the shop all weekend and won't be ready until noon...I'll never know...it is unpaid time, but we enjoy our time together. We always do.

This day started better than most, I actually managed to get a great night sleep, no headache waking me through the night, no horrible nightmares from taking migraine medicine through the night. That itself can set the tone for the entire day. But that is not all...no-no.it gets so much better!!!!

As I am getting ready, Marshall turns on the stereo, country channel of course (although I listen to almost any genre of music, Marshall is partial to country) almost right away, they break into the news, a shotgun fired in the South End...No biggie... No injuries, no damage, just noise. Second News item of the day... the news guy Jim starts saying something to the effect about the rumours being true, then he says Elton John is COMING TO SAINT JOHN!!!! OH MY LAND!!!!! My mouth just dropped and I looked at Marshall and he says to me simply "Well, there ya go, dear!"

I have to back this up a little...Since I was a wee little thing (and yes I was little and wee at one time believe it or not) I have listened to Elton John and I have loved his music, and still do... For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to see him in concert. I have told many people that it is my wish that before I die, I see Elton John and Billy Joel in concert. What can I say: I love the Piano Men!!!! LOL

He is coming to my town...NEVER in my life did I think Elton would come to Saint John...It is not a major city and the closest Elton ever got was Montréal or Boston. This is truly a dream come true for me. Tickets go on sale Saturday. I still have to try and get tickets.... that may prove to be difficult since the arena he will be playing in holds only 3000 people. I have hope though, as he is playing at other cities in Atlantic Canada, so it may not be so hard when you don't have to compete with the people from the surrounding provinces. Ok, so once I get my tickets I will let everyone know I have.... and if I do...then I know I will just have to go and see Billy Joel live.

But wait! There's more (I sound like an infomercial)! Marshall and I got to spend the morning together and talking about this, I called my mother and confirmed that she would be able to attend this concert with me. My mother said she would, she knows how much this means to me. She even said this is THE concert to attend if any.... Good, now I have good company.... what else could go so beautifully today...? I am glad you asked.... I come to work and open my email, to several emails from my co-workers:

Hi danielle,

I see you have won the 2nd Prize.

Congratulations!!!!!

Nasreen

and

CONGRATS!!!!

Good job Danielle!!!!

Alana

I didn't have a clue why I was being congratulated...but obviously it was for something good...Well, as I sorted through umpteen emails from just over the weekend, I come across this one:

Hey Folks!

Happy Monday! Below are the winners of the June Hollywood Incentive:

Danielle LeBlanc completed the entire IP BootCamp and will receive 7.5 hours of float time
Peter Burke completed an IP BootCamp course(s) and will receive 4 hours of float time

1st prize is a "Movie Night In" Package consisting of a PS3 with Blu Ray Player, a free game, a Block Buster Gift Card, and movie munchies! Valued at $500

2nd prize is a "Movie Night Out" Package consisting of an Empire Theatre Gift Card and a Boston Pizza Gift Card. Valued at $100

3d prize is your choice of Gift Card from Future Shop, Empire Theatre or Blockbuster. Valued at $50

1st Prize Winner - Brent Caldwell
2nd Prize Winner - Danielle LeBlanc
3rd Prize Winner - Michelle Lucas

Congratulations everyone! Details for July's incentive to follow soon!

I forgot about our incentive....so needless to say, I got a paid day off, $50 in Theater Movie Card, $50 Boston Pizza Card and MY ELTON is COMING TO TOWN...September 30,2008.

I am used to not having the best of luck, and so it is the sweetest of treats when something like this happens. It put a smile on my face!!!!!

Finally, I have a place to wear my beautiful shirt Breanna bought me at Elton John's store in Las Vegas:



And YES BABY!!!! I am so wearing this to the concert....ELTON HERE I COME!!!!!

This may not sound like a big deal....but today almost brought tears of joy to my eyes. It was/is a wonderful day...and it is a MONDAY...Who said Blah Mondays.... well not me, not anymore!!!!!