A few weeks ago at the Fire Department Instructors Conference I got some free samples of 5 Hour Energy, the "original two-ounce energy shot." According to their website:

5-Hour Energy shots contain a powerful blend of B-vitamins, amino acids, essential nutrients and as much caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee.

If you've ever wondered what life is like being totally awesome, feel free to live vicariously through me. Click on the picture and watch as I star in my first public service announcement on motorcycle safety.

As some of you may know, my mother is about to have her final chemo treatment in a couple of days. For those who don't know, she was diagnosed with a triple negative tumor right before Thanksgiving 2008. She went through radiation treatment in December and will be done with chemotherapy soon.