& that's the way life goes

There is approximately 9 months until my 30th birthday.  C has promised that we are going somewhere.  He originally was going to plan the whole thing but let’s get real here people, C is not a planner.  All the trips we’ve ever gone one I’ve planned.  So while I find it touching and sweet, if I leave the trip to him it will never get planned.  My birthday will roll around and he’ll panic, not because he didn’t want to plan it, it’s just that isn’t his thing.

So…I’m helping.

As of today it’s down to 3 ideas.  And since my luck blows, my actual 30th birthday will most likely be spent in Indianapolis working some conference I loathe. Yay.

Anyways, the 3 ideas:

- – Week in New York – Labor Day weekend to the following weekend.  We’ve never been to New York and it is definitely on our bucket list.  Also, on our bucket list is to go to the US Open so by doing this we’d be killing two birds with one stone.

- – Week roadtripping the California Coast – Memorial Weekend to the following weekend.  This just sounds fucking awesome.

– Week spent at an all-inclusive – Memorial Weekend to the following weekend. This would include riding horses on the beach and whatever other fun activities are available.  This is sounding way less appealing than the rest…

Runner ups, that may come back on to the table as the birthday comes closer:

- -Exploring Montana
- -East Coast road trip
- -Caribbean island

What would you chose?

Pieces of Me – September 2011

I like:

sangria † relaxing at the cottage † painting the kitchen cabinets a turquoish color † financial aid † turning a dreaded conference into a long weekend

I don’t like:

traveling for work † feeling dumb † second guessing decisions † the lack of exercise lately †

I want you to know:

Seriously gaining pounds. My chest area is liking it, the rest of me, not so much.

I’ve planned:

To look into acupuncture.

I want to say to someone:

I’m very worried about you…

*Thanks for the toothfairy for starting this

Wow is summer coming to an end already? I took my first business trip last week. It was frustrating, irritating and by day 3 I was ready to go home. I was gone for 4 days. Luckily, the people I was traveling with were pretty great even if they don’t really get me.

I would make a joke and it would be met with a blank stare and because I’m so new to the industry I work in as well as the one I work for, I feel dumb. A lot.

It is hard to admit that and I didn’t write this post to even say that, but there it is.

Instead, what inspired me to write is the message I took from the much needed yoga on the Friday when I got back.

“The season is changing and bringing new things. If summer stayed forever we would take for granted the sun and the season’s activities. With fall we will remember the amazing things about summer and look forward to it coming back around.”

This way of thinking makes the shorter hours of daylight  and cooler temperatures almost bearable.  Almost.

Xoxo

Pieces of Me – August 2011

I like:

hanging out with awesome ladies † shooting newscasts † feeling accomplished at the end of the day † the Limited † having friends that are willing to help you out even if it means getting dirty

I don’t like:

losing my favorite shorts tubing † the septic tank backing up † not feeling like i have enough time for everything i want to do † not feeling like cleaning my house  † 

I want you to know:

I’m still not over it and I’m beginning to think I never will be, but it’s ok – live and learn. I’m not taking as many pictures as I used to and it makes me sad.

I’ve planned:

To go back to school, I start class in the fall.

I want to say to someone:

Doooouuuuche Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag

*Thanks for the toothfairy for starting this

*tap tap tap*

Things I can’t believe:

Stella is over 6 months old already.  She’s a smart little stinker and a day after we got her spayed she was running around and jumping on furniture.  Help!

I shot my first video newscast for work

I work a lot but I enjoy the challenges

I got a work phone, it’s an iPhone 4.  It’s a lot different from my personal phone but I love having instagram

I leave for Nashville at the end of the month for a conference.  My first business travel, eek!

Girls weekend at the cottage has come and gone.  We planned it a year in advance so it’s crazy that’s it’s over
 It’s August Bitches!