This could be great news!

Verizon to get iPhone Q3 or Q4 2010...

Could be the greatest news... but could be a rumor. What do you think?

Night Sledding and Bailing

Moving to Colorado I thought that I would get ample opportunities to sled... however, this winter has proven very different. Finally, last night we went sledding!

We were armed with sleds, hard packed snow, and previously built ramps that launched us into pure reckless abandon. (Reckless might be a little strong, but you should have seen some of these ramps!). But the thought hit me last night... do I bail too quickly?

See, on one of these hills at the very bottom there is a large chain link fence, that threatens to harm you with every ounce of its being! I was warned to bail off one's sled when it is approaching the fence. The first time going down, I think I bailed about 25ft away from that thing. I had to laugh at myself because I was not even close and just missed out on several more feet of pure sledding bliss. So with each run down the slope, I got closer and closer to that terrorist of a fence, but never hit it. But just knowing that the fence was there ready to get me, made going down that hill even more thrilling. It provided a greater risk, which in turn provided a greater reward!

Sometimes I "bail" from things too soon because I am afraid that the risk is not worth it. But if I let myself get closer, I realize that indeed that risk provides much more reward when there is success!

Brackets Make March Much Merrier!

For the last few years when the middle of March rolls around I pull out my pencil and paper, log on to CBS sports and fill out a bracket. I realized that when you have something at stake in these tournaments, it makes them much more exciting. So many of the games this season have come down to the final 10 seconds of the game where things can change in an instant.

I realized that I learned a lot of habits from my years of playing that are coming out again as I watch. It's these intense moments that bring it out of me and the reason why I probably have some nervous habits.

Just to name a few:
Biting my lip - I would do this while playing when I was nervous or things got intense...
Popping my knuckles - It was a habit to pop my knuckles right before shooting free throws

But then when there are .4 Seconds left on the clock and you score the winning 3pt shot, those nervous habits disappear. Life is good again.

I know for you non-sports fans out there... this is probably a long stretch, but stay with me! My life resembles these brackets right now. I would love to have a plan of how it is all going to work out and know what I am going to be doing in the next month/year... but there are many upsets, and surprises. There are injuries and successes. All these things change the game. There are off days and there are days where you can't miss! When I try and predict what is going to happen in my life, I miss it by a long shot. So I think I will just take my life round by round and adjust to the things that come my way!

A Couple Few Things

I went grocery shopping the other day and I think it was truly the first "real" shop that I had done in the past like 4 months. I found a few exciting things that I am in love with now!

These Bagel Thins are amazing. I get tired of bread; So pop these babies in the toaster with turkey and honey mustard, and life just got a little better! They are also low in calories, but not overly bready like normal bagels...

Try them.

Wigand 05

I can tell that I am at a point in my life where there are going to be some transitions. With transition comes questions, uncertainty and doubt. So today I looked down and I am wearing my Wigand t-shirt from 2005 (Wigand was my flag football team at my school). It made me think about what was going on 5 years ago. I was still in college, was still dreaming of someday doing something. I did not know a lot of things that would happen in those five years.

So then I thought back to a year ago. I was passing out hundreds of resumes, going to interviews and getting ready to graduate with my MBA. I was in a transition time a year ago, but could not see the great things that have come up. I also couldn't see the challenges that came up this year.

I wonder what life would be like if God showed us our lives a year at a time? Would I have wanted to know that my Dad was going to have a heart attack and nearly die? Would I have been ok going camping the weekend before that heart attack? Would I have been ok with him going to Alaska by himself... I don't think so.

So I am so grateful that God doesn't show us everything we need to know. I can enjoy the moments that I have and I know that he is taking care of me each step of the way.

What were you doing a year ago?
What did life look like for you?
What has changed you?

Land Locked...

Because I feel so very land locked and have been itching (yes itching) to get out there and see the sights... I have decided to post some pictures of some of my favorite places and trips that I have taken. Enjoy the trip through memory lane.

My cousin's wedding in Baltimore. I would travel any where with this group!

I Love the ocean. Nuff said.

This was the beach I was at in Thailand with Suzy!

Riding the Moto with Suzy will always be great memories!

Riding the night train!

Now for a quick look at College:

Such a great road trip to Cali!

The PRICE IS RIGHT!

Camping out at the beach!

Grand Canyon!

This was my trip that I took to Guatemala in Grad School... so much fun.

Saw this picture and had to add it because it just makes me smile! My adorable niece Bella

Now lets really go a WAYS back...

This is how I rode to kindergarten every morning in Indonesia... but this is also very typical transportation... This is my brother, me and my Mom... HA!



And I leave you with this... Me and my pet monkey in Indonesia...

Well. I was looking through pictures and could have put a lot more, but it just made me realize how lucky I am to have been to the places that I have been and should be content with where I am at. I think that helped... a little.

What were some of your favorite places?!

My Wish LIst

So, online shopping is typically my way of virtually spending money... You can create wish lists and pretend to be shopping without purchasing anything! It really does soothe my soul. Wanna see some things on my wish list...

{1} This I think is the best shade of blue and I love the little pockets and the length is great!

{2} First of all, not a fan of the heals... but love this dress!

{3} This little top just makes my heart smile... Imagine pairing it with a cute pencil skirt and boots...

But instead I will just sit here and dream...