More about Pittsburgh Pt. II
I also was able to see my dear friend, Jill, in Pittsburgh. She drove down from DC to hang out with me and RayLynn. She is wonderful - you would all love Jill. My mom loves Jill.
Pittsburgh has this place where they make such goofy burgers, but they are oddly good. They put cole slaw and french fries on the sandwhich so you don't forks. I can't remember what the place is called, but we ended up eating there twice because it was so unique and really cheap. Here is RayLynn and Jill there. Man, I can't believe I forgot what this place is called....
More about Pittsburgh
So I saw Amish people for the first time in New Wilmington, PA. I only took a picture of the horse and buggy, I didn't want to be obnoxious and take pictures of them. People told me Amish people don't like their picture taken and then people also told me it is a touristy thing. If its a touristy thing, wouldn't they want people to take pictures and want to see the way these people live ? That confuses me. So here is a picture of a horse and buggy, but they were all over the place.
Recruiting & Marketing
So... part of my job is speaking and sharing for work in front of groups. So here I am on the road in Pittsburgh in front of a group.
Okay, funny story - well, actually its embarrassing... Do you see the shirt I am wearing? Earlier that day when I was speaking and wearing the same outfit, I really felt out of my mind. When I spoke, I felt frazzled and knew I had not done my best. I sat down by RayLynn (who was with me on this trip) and asked her... she said it was great and no big deal. I also asked her if she noticed anything else?... She said no. I asked her again if she noticed anything right then about me? And she couldn't notice or see anything. But to my personal embarrassment, my shirt was on inside out. Thank goodness,..NO ONE noticed and NOW you guys all know. Embarrassing moments happen to me everyday, and you can't help but laugh at yourself. SOOO here is the infamous shirt, but in the picture it is worn correctly. :)
I am in the 'Burgh!
Hello all! I am in Pittsburgh right now! I can't write long. I will write more when I am at our next hotel that has wireless internet. It is snowy and freezing here - I'm ready to be back in sunny colorado. We are having a great time and working hard. Lots of late nights and busy schedules.
I will be putting a picture up tomorrow of recruiting and the city here. I will also be editing this blog. I hear my sister is having fears that I might get a stalker about having information online. To be honest, the nature of my job actually puts me more out there than this "blog", as I am constantly giving out personal numbers, emails,etc. and talking to groups and one-on-ones. I also am going to be editing some of the past entries out of respect for the ex. Just letting you guys know.
Hope you guys are good. Talk later. And to the cool niece, we got your flight and you are set to come. I will give you details later.
Lots of love from Pittsburgh!
NBA All Star Weekend
So..... My friend gets a call early Saturday morning, from none other than Mr. Ryan Cabrera himself. Ryan is friends with people I know and he really is a great guy - very down to earth. I have met him just a few times. AND Lets just ignore who his girlfriend is.... ANYWAY, Ryan was performing at some of the NBA All Star weekend and was leaving town and GAVE us his NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND PASS TICKETS. I could not believe it! How could someone pass this up!
Here is Ryan Cabrera over the summer when he was in Denver:
The game and weekend was great. We went to the Slam Dunk contest. (Which I LOVE Steve Nash now). And the next night we went to the All Star Game. Saw tons of celebrities and great performances,all for free. I mean these tickets were worth $500-$1000 each. It was unreal.
But I decided something... its just a theory... Our tickets (or Ryan Cabrera's tickets) were on the first level in the corner about 15 rows back. They were good, but obviosly not the best tickets. There were lots celebrities AT the game, but none were sitting by me or in my section. So my theory is IF you are a celebrity or something where image is important and part of your job I guess.... you will only sit on the first two rows to an all star game (or any game). I know it seems like a simple thought, but for the price of these tickets, you would think people (meaning celebrities) would be all over the place. BUT nope - only on the first 2 rows. So I am assuming Ryan Cabrera would not sit in these seats because it could hurt his image. I mean he is not an A- list celebrity or anything, but sitting here would automatically put you in X-list celebrity status (which is not a status). Anyway,....I sound like I care and am all about celebrities - I PROMISE I am not. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be there and be apart of an All Star game and I'm glad I went.... I would not ever pay for these tickets though, that would make me crazy.
You are wondering who I saw right? Okay, Okay,....I saw P Diddy, Nelly, Jay Z, Destiny's Child, Gabrielle Union, Vivica Fox, Cedrick the Entertainer, TI, Fabulous, LeAnn Rimes, Majic Johnson, David Robinson, and ofcourse all the NBA athletes that were playing and attending and probably lots more that I can't remember. I took some pictures, but I will put them on an ofoto site later for you guys. Here is a pic of me.....:)
NBA All Star Weekend & The Notebook - (weird combo)
Ruth and I are a little sad. Its a big weekend in Denver with everyone and everything right in front of us. So many athletes, celebrities, and fun things too do in the Mile High City this weekend. I am not celebrity crazy, but I do like to have a fun time and love the excitement of seeing an artist I like or someone I respect. I was excited for this weekend UNTIL I found out how expensive everything is and how you can't go anywhere without being loaded. Dang it. The cover for most places to go out is over $100. :( So Ruth and I are sad, but we just can't spend any money on something so dumb. I'm trying to pay off debt still.
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Speaking of Ruth - - We watched the Notebook the other night with our neighbor friend. I love that darn movie. I have said its a cross between "Sweet Home Alabama" and the book "Redeeming Love." Maybe not, but its the best freakin love story and comparable to those. So Ruth held her composure throughout the movie. I warn people about watching it - I have NEVER cried more in my whole life when I saw it the very first time in the theatre. But as the credits were rolling, Ruth lost control and was crying so much. I kinda felt bad for how much she was crying - It is the movie's fault, not mine though. Now she is completely obsessed with The Notebook. Oh yes, she is now reading the novel and is almost finished, and oh yes, we watched all of the special features last night. I love my roommate, she is funny! So I highly recommend the Notebook, but most people already knew that.
We love Noah Calhoun!
Its not too bad to work from the slopes!
Today the staff for where I work took a Ski/ Snowboard Day!!! How sweet is that! We went to Winterpark to play in the fresh powder that just came the day before. Not everyone went, but around 13 of us did. It was a blast and it was one of the first few times I have boarded in that much powder. Powder is challenging. I used so many muscles i never even knew I had. The great part about Powder is though if you fall - -you have the nicest landing EVER!
Work isn't too bad from the slopes, but then you have to come back to an office full of work for you to make up. It was worth it though. And I loved to be able to laugh and play with coworkers.
Mom and Dad got back from Rome safely - I'm glad you had a great trip!
Happy Valentines Day to me!!!
Soooo.... As I was driving home from work on Valentines Day my car started to slow down and go around 40 mph. Last time this happened in the Toyota - a rod went through the engine and the whole ENGINE had to be replaced for 150,000 pennies. (Is that right?) But this was in the Jetta, which is supposed to be in good condition. So the car died, and my first though was this SUCKS, but atleast I just got the Toyota back from the shop this weekend. It makes my decision easier on what to drive.
I sat there calling EVERYONE I knew who was close. But what is everyone doing at 6pm on Valentines Day?? They are having dinner or doing something "romantic" or I don't even know what people do on this stupid holiday. I got a hold of my student friend, Julie. I knew she was studying, but I still did not want to bother her. She was great to come and help me out (even though she got lost). She took me home and my neighbor took me back to check things out. It was embarrassing. I was now ruining everyone's Valentines Day (okay, that was dramatic - I know).
So after talking to my sister and trying some things out - I found out what was wrong with the Jetta. I will admit it however it is embarrassing, for the first time ever...... I RAN OUT OF GAS! Its not my fault though, because its a new car and the light saying you are low burnt out. That is what i will say in my defense.
So Happy Valentines Day to me - I'm glad the Jetta is not broken!
Happy Valentines Day (or Single Awareness Day)
I was going to wear all black as a joke on this fine miserable holiday. But I didn't. I am cheery and wearing pink. Actually, I am not really anti-valentines day at all. I will probably hang out with roommate and neighbors. Just as friends though. No worries. I have too much drama right now with friends and ex-bfs.
I am busy at work! I leave next week to Pittsburgh and have TOO many loose ends to finish up with the trip. I am struggling at finding the motivation to travel again this year and get everything done I need too.
This weekend is the NBA ALL-STAR game and parties this weekend. Its exciting to hear all the hype and the celebrities that are supposed to be here...Beyonce, Jay-Z, P Diddy, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, and tons of others and ofcourse the athletes. We might go out one night and try to spot some celebrities (if its not too expensive). I'll keep you posted though. ;)
so back to work for me..... Happy Valentines Day!
Thanks Mom for the card - you are great! Hope you are having fun in ROME!!!
Car dilemmas and decisions
Okay, i am trying to choose between these two cars. Its a long (and great) story why I have both of them. Anyway...
I was getting the Toyota repaired to sell, but I knew this would happen. Once I got back into it and drove an automatic again, I would miss it and be confused. I feel like I'm talking about a relationship....nope, its just a car.
So, anyway...here are the cars I am trying to choose between. ANY help or advise would be appreciated. The original idea was to sell the Toyota and use the money to pay the HUGE repair on the Toyota I just had done AND then to use the rest of the money to pay off debt. I'm trying to be responsible and smart. The jetta is a standard, but other than that they are both comparable cars in worth.
So....Should I drive the Jetta or Corolla???? Help me out! ;)
Have a good rest of the weekend!
more Denver friends
Here is a pic of me and kristin. She is another good friend. She lives with Kim (snowboarding pic) in Boulder, CO. She also went to LeadTime with me. Both of them are great and hot!
This picture was actually taken this past summer, but oh well. Kristin needed to have a pic up here and I don't have one on this computer of anything recent.
I will try to take more pics this weekend. I am planning on going out tonight in Denver and then snowoarding at Vail on Saturday. I just found out they finished repairing my 95 Toyota Corrolla. If you are interested in it, hollar at me. I have to sell it fasssttt! It will be a busy weekend, but it will be fun!
Have a good weekend everyone! Talk to you later.
The workout strike is officially over!
It's true! I love to go on strike. I went on a laundry strike for about 4 weeks. I couldn't last though. I have plenty of clothes, don't worry- I wasn't wearing dirty clothes. I had just been unmotivated to do anything around the house. I was pathetic. So i went on strike. That strike ended last Friday though... thankgoodness...
The Workout Strike started about 5 months ago though!!!! The reasons for the workout strike....
1. I wasn't training for anything.
2. Weather is colder now in the winter
3. No motivation.
(and the most important....)
4. My Discman broke and I have been determined for a year now to get an mp3 player.
The mp3 player would serve both for working out and for when I am travelling a ton. If you know me, you know I love my music!
I have officially received an mp3 player and am now announcing...
THE WORKOUT STRIKE IS OFFICIALLY OVER!
Weekend adventures
This is Kim and I at Keystone. We went snowboarding there on Saturday. Kim is improving more and more - she is a pro! I know Kim from going through LeadTime together and she now lives in Boulder. We had a blast there and met up with a new friend from my apartment (yeah, I kinda have a new crush on him...oops). Isn't Kim so HOT in this pic??
After snowboarding, a group of us made our way out dancing at LoDos. Another great time and memory. No pictures though from that.
This has been a fun time in my life. I am so busy with work, but I am so thankful for the friends and support I have here -and the new friendships I have. The Lord has been good to me - its been a stressful last month between car breaking down big time, breaking up with boyfriend, and just the heavy workload I am experiencing at work because of some changes.
i like this poem
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We Wear the Mask by Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
"We wear the mask that grins and lies,
It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,—
This debt we pay to human guile;
With torn and bleeding hearts we smile;
And mouth with myriad subtleties.
Why should the world be overwise,
In counting all our tears and sighs?
Nay, let them only see us, while
We wear the mask.
We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries
To Thee from tortured souls arise.
We sing, but oh the clay is vile
Beneath our feet, and long the mile;
But let the world dream otherwise,
We wear the mask! "
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We can all be numb at times. Its all a part of the seasons of life that grows us. We just can't get stuck in numbness you know. We all have are masks, and have our scars, but we have to still live and not be numb. I am talking to myself I think. Its like the movie Garden State - I really like that movie. I don't love it though like some people.
Just call me Martha Stewart!
Some cool friends of mine are teaching me how to knit. Okay, I really do not like knitting. I really want to like it, but it is very difficult for me. And not to mention, that yarn can add up and I can't afford another hobby. It would be a great skill to learn though sometime. I enjoy hanging out with my knitting friends though sometimes. It is fun ot chill and catch up and make something (for those who can multitask like that and actually LIKE knitting).
BUT, I learned this great thing for people who are "knit-challenged". It is finger knitting. It is very instant gratifying....the scarf I made took 25 minutes to make. And it is so easy and mindless. You don't have to worry about poking your eyes out with needles or "dropping stitches" or any of the other hastles with knitting.
So here I am "finger knitting" my second scarf. I decided to wear it as I was knitting. Isn't it great? If you are jealous, you can come with me next time and we'll show you how (actually Stacey will show you how).
I am soooooo domestic! I make all of my clothes and food from scratch! ;)
Feeling torn... and Job schedule
As many of you know, I do recruiting to college Seniors for my job. So I am franticly putting together the trips for this Spring - the Spring is always a crazy time for the recruiting department here. If you talk to me at most times in the Spring, I am normally frazzled, edgy, and tired. I really don't think this is any way to live. It's a catch - - I LOVE my job and feel priveledged to travel, speak and hang out with college students. I love when I'm on the road. I just am not a fan when I am so tired and exhausted in Denver. I hate living with the mindset of "I can't wait until May." It comes with the job I guess, --but if you talk to anyone that travels for work, it is not what it is all cracked up to be.
And, it stinks for my roommate Ruth, to live alone for a few months.
So, where am I going you ask for this Spring? Its still tentative, but....
Feb 22-27th Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. I've been there before - -the "burgh" is probably one of the worst places to visit. I enjoy the surrounding areas, but the "burgh" I am not a fan of.
Feb 28-March 4th - I am hoping to do a Kansas trip this week. Still tentative. KSU is alright. The have a strip called "Aggieland" or something that makes me crack up. People are wonderful there.
March 5th - I'd like to stay in Denver for a friend's birthday party...
I will spend a few days in the office to ATTEMPT to catch up on work from being gone. Really, this job needs 3 people to do this...that will be for another post.
March 11th-16th I have to stay in Denver because my niece is coming to visit and to ski. She is freakin 18 years old, but she is way cool. I think she is more mature than me sometimes.... okay, just kidding, she is just starting out her life, but she is well grounded for her age.
March 16th - March 27th - hopefully doing a huge Florida Recruiting Trip. The plan is to take 2 teams and cover 3 schools extensively. woahh. I am worried about this one.
March 27th is freakin Easter. Easter is my FAVORITE holiday by the way. BUT, why is Easter in March????
Hopefully, I will be able to breath and go snowboarding some time. yikes. Its going to be crazy and that is just the beginning, I still have April and May!!!!!!!
Aaaaaagggggghhhhhhhhhhh!
Sad day at the corporate office...
This is my good friend Jessica and me. I am very, very sad because tomorrow is her last day working with me. I am going to miss all the lunch breaks, shopping breaks, and instant messaging we do at work. She brings sanity and laughter to my days at work! I will miss her a ton! She is wonderful!
Here is Ruth, Me, and Kelly. Ruth is my roommate right now and Kelly is one of our best friends who just moved to Vail.
Giving In...
So, I am officially starting a "blog" today. I feel like i am giving in to the pressure, but I will admit I think it is kinda fun. In the past, I randomly will update family and friends, but quite possibly this will enable me to do it just a little better. Who knows...
Well, to your unfortunate, I need to do some other things and can no longer "blog." If that is what you call it....
