10.6.8 upgrade slight lag?

I just recently upgraded my SL software from 10.6.7 to 10.6.8 and everything has run smoothly so far. However, I have noticed that when my computer boots up from turning on, it is slightly slower.
Is this just my Mac getting used to the upgrade, or is this a known tendency? 10.6.7 worked fine and I just wanted to keep my machine up to date. Will not upgrade to Lion until they get that battery drain problem fixed. 10.7.1 ain't enough.
Any input's appreciated,
thanks

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