Being Suzy in the Mile High City...

Guess what?

2006-08-04T14:00:00.000-06:00

After 7 1/2 months doing this Arbonne thing, I just promoted to regional vice president and earned the Mercedes Benz. I still think it's weird, but WOW, have I grown from this experience. My cynicism and skepticism has gone 180 degrees from experiencing first hand the network marketing industry and arbonne. I couldn't be more proud, and yes, i still feel cheezy even saying that, but it's sincere.

So, if you have wonderered why i wasn't updating recently, no I have not died, but yes, I was focusing more of my attention at arbonne for the time being. i am evaluating my blogging skills. I will have more time and so I might put more time into updating, but we shall see. :-)

lots of love!,

suzy

So neglectful.

2006-07-14T19:12:00.000-06:00

Yeesh, it's been a while. I think of blogging often, but just don't get to it. It's been a busy past few months for me, so I have plenty of excuses.

I actually was hangin with my friend Jess today and she said she couldn't find my blog - SO i started to get nervous that they could have taken my site down or something for inactivity - so I decided to come make a visit! It's not so bad when I'm here, it's just I never think I have stuff to write about - haha.

Well, speaking of busy, can't stay long. I have some errands and have to get my beauty sleep. I am actually going to run in the morn and do some things before we go to RayLynn's going away party (tears!!!!!) and then to Matt's roommates "moving out" party(scary!!!).

And just small updates for people not in my life regularly, (you should call) - I have lots going on. I am making a job change and getting a cool car in a few weeks. Life ain't too bad. :-)

Jen blogged for me in Kansas :)!

2006-03-30T15:51:00.000-07:00

Hey this is Jen! I’m blogging for Suzy. Why you ask? Well, one word… slacker! Yes, that’s right, Suzy is being a slacker and doesn’t want to blog for herself. Because I’ve been with her all week and she’s paid for all my meals, she’s making me blog for her…her exact words were, “If you won’t blog for me, you won’t eat.” We’ve been having a great week here in Kansas, chatting it up with lots of folks, experiencing the local specialties (i.e. peanut butter rice crispy treats from the university dining center are the best!). I’ve discovered that Suzy is strange, but in a good way. I haven’t ever spent this much time with her all at once and it’s been quite educational. Here are the top five things I’ve learned about Suzy this week (drum roll please):

- She hates PT cruisers (We had this flashy, super-hero blue PT cruiser for our rental all week; yeah, we were cool.)
- She makes inappropriate hand gestures without realizing it; except for that day she flipped off some old lady who accidentally cut her off, I think she knew what she was doing then.
- She believes wearing her hair pulled back in a ponytail is the most appropriate, professional hairstyle while recruiting. I think on the next trip she should sport the Mohawk she’s talking about getting this summer. Email Suzy with your vote for your favorite Mohawk hair color.
- Her favorite rap star is Flavor-Flave (spelling?). There was actually this reality dating show where Mr. Flave was attempting to find the love of his life and Suzy was sad she wasn’t on the show. (No worries, Matt, she added she only felt that way before she started dating you—you’re way fly for a white guy).
- She is a cookie snob. But Suzy needs some accountability. Every time you see her, ask her if she’s made any no-bake cookies. While in Kansas, she has made a vow before God and bakers, to make no-bakes…okay, no vows were made but she did spend a lot of time talking about how much she wanted to make those cookies.

All right, Suzy, has more quirks; I just wanted to highlight a few. It’s been fun and I’m glad I got to spend this week with her. Feel free to add your own favorite Suzy quirks. She would love that.
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Note from Suzy: Thanks jen for blogging for me. :) Jen is one funny gal and it's been fun to hang this week with her in Manhattan, KS. I'm glad she blogged for me, although I wouldn't believe everything she has to say about me. :) But I appreciated the laughs.... Thanks Jen!

guess what everyone?

2006-03-15T14:16:00.000-07:00

Just what you always wanted - - a way to subscribe to this blog. Granted, I don't update that often, but I try to every few weeks. But now you can suscribe so you don't mis sout on anything when i do start blogging again.

I have been working on other web pages that has left me no time to this one, but I will be back shortly - no worries, no tears.

Lots o love....

freedom to just work out...

2006-03-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

yes, Freedom. Until this weekend, I didn't realize how freeing it is to NOT be training for a marathon. That sounds awful i know, but it's true. It was a beautiful weekend in Denver, and I had a long good workout at Ballys. But if I was training for a marathon, even with the great workout, I would be feeling extremely guilty for not running outside for a long distance. Because let's face it... you can only run on a treadmill for around 4 miles max. I can't even do that though because I get so bored. So, I just wanted to share that although I enjoy running and I hope to do another marathon... it's nice to just go workout indoors and not feel so bad.

And with working out, I just got a membership to Ballys. I have been flirting with the idea for months and I love their fitness classes and gym. So, I signed a dumb 3 year contract, which I still can't believe I did. BUT, to make it better, I paid for it all upfront so i wouldn't be financing it throughout the 3 years and paying double. Because, That, my friend, is even dumber than signing the 3 year contract!!!

2006-03-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

So I died my hair again 2 days ago. I did it out of a cheap $5 hair color box. You can do that when you are going darker, but nit when you are going lighter or highlighting. I have had too many bad experiences. But, I am glad it's finally brown and not orange/red weird color.

This is actually a picture of me right now at work! :) Have a great Friday! Yea for Fridays....

Marathon!

2006-02-26T10:17:00.000-07:00

I WON! Okay, I didn't win, I just finished, but I think it all feels the same when it's your first. I mean, the guy who won and myself ran the SAME exact distance.... he just ran it in a little over 2 hours and I ran it in just about 5 hours. It still feels great and the experience was well worth it. With minimal training, I wasn't sure I would finsih the marathon, but we finished and I am excited to do another one soon. We'll see.

A few thank yous and shouts out to give.....

Thank you to family for coming out and supporting us in the miserable freezing rain and cold. It helped so much to hear and see familiar faces and know you are supporting me throughout this gruesome process. Liz, Thanks for the refuel of snacks from the bookbag. Mom, thanks for the cheers - - no kidding, we could hear you blocks away and know where my family was because of your voice. Dad, thanks for the cheers and excitement. I'm excited to do the half marathon next year with you. Georgia & Becca, such a fun surprise to see you at the capital and have you cheer us on. Thanks for running a few blocks with us too... that was fun! Glad to give you guys a mini-workout. Abby, thanks for the support too even though I know it was too far and cold to drive out for. Rudy's was great. We had a great time hanging out with you guys.

An even bigger thank you to Dave Bell, who I work with and who made me consider doing a marathon to begin with. He is a lunatic and has done over 130-something marathons. He is great and gave me encouagement on my survival and what to expect. We also ran with him for most of the race which helped out SO much with pacing and to keep on going.

The last and biggest THANK YOU is to Matt. He says I barely mention him on the blog... so I wanted to make sure everyone knows he was huge in helping me. :) Helping me so much that he ran the whole marathon too with just a little training. As you can imagine, it helps to have a buddy to run the whole race with and to chat and encourage each other on our first. We even have similar paces and it works out so well.

And look.... I beat him... just look at the picture....

Brunettes and Jury Duty

2006-02-08T23:15:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I totally am not good at this blogging thing at the moment. I need to get with it. But in my normal-superficial-posting style, I wanted to show my hair as a brunette. I like it.

I still have not been updating you that much though... let me think... Oh yeah, I had Jury Duty and LOVED it! Well, "Love" is strong. But I ofcourse wasn't looking forward to it and ended up learning a bunch from the experience. It was a civil trial about a breach of contract... how boring that might sound, it was actually complicated and very interesting. The best part were the other jurors actually. Spending a week with the same people really connected us and made it alot of fun. We are planning on having a Jury Happy Hour reunion in the near future. Isn't that funny?, I am actually looking forward to seeing them again.

Anyway... other than that been working alot. Getting things ready for leaving out of town. I am RUNNING MY MARATHON in less than 2 weeks!!! WOAH! So exciting! And then I come back and leave again to Pittsburgh for work. Good ol' yucky Pittsburgh. Go Seahawks!!!

The last I leave you with is a video clip that you MUST go check out right now. It is hilarious. I love this guy now...

http://www.devilducky.com/media/11480/

FLIP to Mexico....

2006-02-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Did I really just sign a petition to let "Flip," the dolphin, on Frontier Airlines fly to Mexico??? It is a ridiculous marketing thing they have been doing to promote new flights to Mexico. Obviously, the stupid dolphin on the plane is going to start making flights to Mexico, but they are dragging out the announcement. Check out the website. They even have a song you can listen to - this thing is beyond belief. Kudos for Frontier Airlines in trying to be creative. I still can't believe I actually voted. Look, you will probably vote too now and leave comments....

www.fliptomexico.com

p.s. Matt told me his roommate saw people with signs and trying to petition for Flip to go to Mexico. This is beyond laughter for me. I am sure it is Frontier Airline employees being paid to make a fuss on the streets. Weird.....denver is weird...

BACHELOR tonight!!

2006-01-23T17:20:00.000-07:00

Yesss... Only 2 shows do it for me these days. Desperate Housewoves OFCOURSE and the new season of Bachelor. I tried Grey's Anatomy and I'm still not sold, although it is very witty and entertaining. I think DH is great because I've been there since the beginning and have grown attached. But, the new bachelor man, Travis, is something else (pictured left). He is BY FAR the most respectable and mature bachelor there. I am so impressed in his straight-forward communication and confidence. A huge fan! And the show has yet to turn to sleeze, but granted... it's only week 3 tonight.

So I wanted to put a little plug for the show and for this other blog. Infact, I am adding the blog to my side bar because it's so good. It's Bachelor recaps from Lincee in Texas. I don't know Lincee but received them long ago in one of the previous Bachelors. I was added to her mailing list and it kept me laughing and excited for the bachelor. They are better than the show. The Bachelor show should thank her for having thousands of people watch because of her recaps. I just wish you could have read the previous seasons - hilarious.

SO, go get acquainted with Lincee and catch up on the Bachelor. It's coming on tonight, so check out the update tomorrow!

BACHELOR RECAP
(www.thebachelorrecaps.blogspot.com)

My favorite, so far, is Susan. Not because of the name(, but that helps). I liked her SO much, I went and dyed my hair a reddish brown. It is really brown this time - for real. No pics yet, though. Soon enough. I like it alot though. I admit that I have "hair ADD." I think I will settle brown in the long run. The blonde was fun though! Okay, she is not the reason I dyed my hair, but she is a beautiful brunette and really mature. I like her tons... down with the canada chick! Those are my picks for the finale - Susan and Canada Sarah!

JURY DUTY

2006-01-23T17:06:00.000-07:00

Guess what? I have Jury Duty tomorrow. I don't know what that means, but it should be interesting. I don't know if I will have to sit in a trial OR just get excused for the day. I do miss work tomorrow for it so I guess that is okay. I have alot to do, but it can wait a whole day. I hope i have a juicy case and not just a parking ticket trial... speaking of, I need to pay mine. Adios.

Happy Trials! :)

I am a bad blogger

2006-01-19T14:13:00.000-07:00

Hi, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Suzy and I started this blog things a long time ago. just kidding. I am so bad though - I have been so busy and so neglectful in blogging. I have gotten the emails from people and suggestions that I need to update, and I have finally come around to my senses!

So, this is what I am actually going to do. I am going to add some entries but I am changing the date so you'll think I'm a good blogger - sneaky, sneaky. Just kidding, but I have pics and stories I want to tell, but it would make more sense if it was around the actual date. I will try to let you know of new entries and the date I have added it too. But you will likely be able to tell because of the pictures.

I have a few other announcements....
I am changing the links to the right. You have seen them over and over and its time for a change. I will tell you more about those later as I add them. This whole updating the blog thing is going to take a few days. It would be different if I kept up with this silly thing.

The real reason I have been busy, is because I have been busy Arbonning it. That is my term for doing anything realated to Arbonne. I feel like such a cheezeball, but I sincerely am enjoying Arbonne's products and business. I have huge dreams now for my future with Arbonne, but realistically I will just have to wait and see if that is part of my future. I have moved up in management with Arbonne so that has been encouraging, not to mention the pay increase making the time and effort very worth it!!! Oh, I am sure you will hear more world. You just wait! ;)

Okay, that's my update for now. My update is to tell you that i am about to update.
haha.... ttyl ;-)

Are you part of the "It sucks to be me" generation??

2006-01-15T17:03:00.000-07:00

Funny article at http://www.slate.com/id/2134007/?nav=tap3.

It is about twentysomethings whining about how the economy is "screwing them." I got it from Relevant - it's interesting....

Do you need to change careers???

2005-12-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

I found a site that uses data to tell you what type of job you should be doing!! It's amazing. Just go to www.jobpredictor.com and enter your name.

Let me know what you really should be doing!

p.s Matt is supposed to be a mermaid for his next job and I was a computer nerd before I was a supermodel!

One hotttt roommate coming up....

2005-12-14T16:41:00.000-07:00

Before a big night on the town, Julie and I took a picture together. Thanks Matt for cutting our heads off, but it is still a good pic. She also looks great in my Strapless top. Thanks Mom for hemming the base. It looks great.

But, more about Julie... she is a great and easy roommate! The very best sincere heart in the world and just a phenomenal, amazing woman!!! I feel so balanced and feel at home with our apartment and living with her. (And p.s. - she is available - I don't know what crazy would pass her up!!!!) Email me if you would like to be screened by me to possibly meet her!!! She is a tough cookie though, watch out!

I drink adult coffee now!!!

2005-12-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Just in case you didn't know, I only drink Frappaccinos. I don't like coffee really, I really only like the chocolate, and more importantly the sugar. Everyone loves the cold frappaccinos, but for years I would get "the look" during the winter months as I order. The Look that really says: "Did I hear you right? You want a frozen drink? Dumb girl, do you see that it is snowing outside?" Instead, they quickly pull themselves back together and ask "Venti?" That is another thing with Starbucks and any coffee shop, they default to the largest size, really to take more of your money. AS IF $3.85 isn't already enough for coffee (and not to mention the calories I am paying for)???

Anyway, I am excited as I have recently discovered " White Chocolate Mochas." RayLynn always gets them, but I doubted that they would be enough sugar and chocolate for my taste! But they are wonderful and I am thrilled to not get looks anymore from employees or other people waiting for their drinks. It's great to get big girl coffee now!

Yeeeaaaa ;)

the rumor is TRUE!

2005-12-10T13:37:00.000-07:00

My friend, Jessica, told me about it... and it is surely true. She has a neighbor with a Toyota Corolla... same color and same year as my old one,... with Texas plates,... AND an Aggie sticker!!!!! It is the twin to my old car. I sold my car with Colorado plates on it, so I am certain it is not the same car and I had a dent in the door too. But I was shocked to see how closely this car resembles my old car. woaahhh! (p.s. i felt like a stalker taking a picture of someone else's car ... i didn't feel very comfortable just for the record.)

Just another day at the farm???? (from Thanksgiving)

2005-12-07T16:50:00.000-07:00

Well, I deny my country roots, but it's true.... My parents live on a RANCH with cows and other wildlife. Specifically, Jarrell, Texas. I didn't think you would have heard of it!... Some people might have heard the name from news over a decade ago that a huge tornado destroyed the thriving metropolis of 300 people. But this is where I come "home" to on holidays in Texas.

Anyway, I was chillin at home with Mom when all of a sudden - WHAT??? Oh, just the cows are here at the house. These giant beasts are on the deck, at the door, everywhere - they have had it and they are taking over the world!!!!! Okay, not really... just a fence broke, but they really were everywhere. I tried multiple times to "pet" them, but they didn't like that idea. But I thought it was odd though to come outside and for the cows to be just hanging out. So, ofcourse I took a picture of the cows!

The other picture is a sunset from Georgetown, TX. It was so pretty from the view I was at. There are good sunsets in Texas!

The last picture is from White Rock Lake in Dallas, TX. Who knew there was this beautiful park and trails in this ugly city. No offense to Dallas peops, but you don't go there for the mountains or scenery normally. I was able to go a couple times to run around this lake. It was alot of fun. I know they just did a marathon at White Rock. Hope it went well for everyone I knew doing it.

Cold is an understatement

2005-12-07T07:50:00.000-07:00

My backyard is the Narnia winterland like the movie! So the high for today is 7 degrees... And it is currently -5 degrees. In all of my days in Colorado, I have never felt it this cold. Just for the record, this will be my 4th winter in Denver. I think that is weird. I don't feel like I have been here that long... and realizing that makes me feel really really old for a second!

back to being cold and old... hahahah

GO SEE NARNIA!!!!

2005-12-04T00:03:00.000-07:00

I had a great week this past week... I'll tell more later, BUT on Wednesday I was able to see a sneak preview of Narnia. It was through work and we got to go during work - SCORE! Ofcourse I am not going to turn down this event, but I wasn't really expecting anything. This movie was INCREDIBLE! It was actually more than incredible. So much adventure and excitement.... I felt like it was like Lord of the Rings, except I have never seen Lord of the Rings.. :). But it's what I would picture it to be with fantasy, adventure, intensity, etc..

Another reason I love this movie is because I remember reading the book as a kid and watching the cartoon :). I didn't expect Hollywood to stick with the original script... BUT they did such a great job. This story has so much spiritual symbolism and it is definitely in the movie, but not cheezy though. It was really neat to see. I even liked this movie better than The Passion of the Christ (Gasp!). But it's true. It tells more of the whole Story and the sacrifice...

I worry that I am blowing it out of proportion... you know when you get your expectations built up and then they are not met. I hope I am not doing that to you now. You will have to let me know if you loved it like I did. It comes out THIS FRIDAY, December 9th. I think everyone will enjoy this movie. p.s. I think it's intense and could be scary to young children, just fyi.

So, here is my plug for the movie. Go see it basically. And then let me know if you enjoyed it :).

Cute Baby Blog!!!

2005-11-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Cute baby blog! This is a co-worker's little girl who is a blogger as well! Check it out... it's too cute!

http://homepage.mac.com/whitney_drew_boone/iblog/alice/

Hola from Dallas...

2005-11-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

So I am in Dallas this week for work. You haven't heard from me much lately because I have been a travelling mad woman. I worked in College Station and now I am in Dallas and then I get to go home to Austin for Thanksgiving.

Last week, I did not pack correctly for College Station and I was burning up. I had to buy some cheap sleeveless shirts to wear because I did not plan correctly for how hot stinkin Texas is. So this week I took out most of my long sleeved shirts because I was anticipating the hot and warm weather... Well, ofcourse a cold front comes in to Dallas this week! I brought Denver to Dallas - it is cold, dry and sunny.... a typical denver day. I love the sunshine so that is good....but I can always live without the cold and the wind. I guess I will have to go shopping again ;).... (just kidding).

I am actually going to a store this afternoon hopefully. A visit to Dallas always requires a visit to Sam Moon if you are female. It is the best cheap accesories and girly stuff you can find. I should emphasise the CHEAP. I think it's knock off purses and accesories, but they are not knock offs to me, because I don't even know what the real ones are for this type stuff. But it's fun and pretty entertaining to watch the Dallas women fight over the goods. I also have to tell you... I really don't need anything, but how funny is it that my purse just broke this morning!!!!! So I guess I really do need to go!

hmmm...What else is new?? I am still running. I am more determined than ever now because of my minor foot problems when I run. It has helped me be more motivated in training, although training still is a tough thing. I am going to run around a Lake in downtown Dallas sometime this week - it's 9 miles... so i am looking forward to that. It might turn into a walk if my foot has problems, but I am hoping for a good and enjoyable run. Oh and a little addition to my training, I am doing the Austin Turkey Trot. It's a 5 mile run so that should be fun. My parents are going to walk the mile Turkey Trot part. Yea for them and for getting in shape!

Alright, I gotta go and get things done and meet with people.... Have a great day!

Happy Halloween!!!

2005-10-31T18:18:00.000-07:00

Matt and I went to some halloween parties on Saturday night and it was alot of fun to dress up. We decided to do the cheap dress up thing, rather than spending alot of money on costumes. It was fun and we got a great reaction.... Guess what we are?:

Oh yeah, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. His shirt says "I'm with Britney." Doesn't he look so much like K-Fed?

Here is a picture of Kim and Kristin too.... Kim was Betty from the Flintstones and Kristin was a starbucks girl (she just got off work...)...
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You can also see my brown hair a little bit...

Hit me baby one more time!

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p.s. in the spirit of dressing up, i can't resist putting this picture up..it's a co-worker's daughter wearing a rocker/mullet wig - SO CUTE:

Perseverance!

2005-10-31T17:58:00.000-07:00

So, I am about to start week 3 of training for this marathon. This is a tough thing that I decided to do. I am thrilled about the marathon, - - but training and running has been a major obstacle. I knew it was going to be hard, but I honestly didn't realize how hard it would be just to get motivated for the runs. Like this weekend, I kept postponing my long run until it was Sunday afternoon and time was running out. So finally, just as I start running, (after 2.5 miles) it starts raining and getting cold. My new warm running gear isn't really keeping me warm in the rain and cold! So I move to a gym and finish running on a stinkin treadmill. Running in place for 5 miles is not something enjoyable. And to top it all off...my foot "pronation" caused my "plantar fasciitis" to hurt. yeah, whatever that means....but my foot feels hurt and bruised....

so the quote for the day is: "... We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us...." - Romans 5: 3-5

I have got to stay motivated for this thing! 16 weeks to go!!

I'm gonna be a bear

2005-10-29T07:51:00.000-06:00

My mom sent this to me an email and I thought it was funny. I think it is even more funny because I said I was a bear a few weeks ago. Now I want to be a bear after this....