I'm not sure if it really is the way I believe or if it really is just this way, but I am a lucky girl.
Saturday, I was lucky enough to have my photos taken with the amazingly lovely Iman Woods (and got made up by Sarah and had my hair done by Dawn). I not only felt so absolutely beautiful. It was so much fun to be made up. (For only a moment I thought that perhaps I should have been living in the 1940s). Beyond what I felt being made up and looking so beautiful - I was more amazed at the discussion that was had among women who undoubtedly, come from totally different backgrounds. About how women are beautiful no matter what shape or size they are.
The discussion reminded me that I must be the voice of beauty for my daughter. Someone who must teach her that she is beautiful. She is perfectly perfect just as she is. I must tell her it is ok to feel however she feels. I must remind her to speak her mind - and MAKE people listen. I must remind her not to listen when others words hurt and stand firm in who she is.
On the way home, I had a moment to think. In this time, I reflected on how I am so lucky. I have these two beautiful kids who are perfect as they are. I am lucky that somehow I have been chosen to be their mom - to show them how to have gratitude daily for their place in life. Yes life is beautiful. So am I and so are my kids.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Interview with a 6th Grader - Ski at Echo Mountain
Interview with a 6th Grader
I interviewed my son, who had the 5th grade passport last year and learned how to ski at Echo Mountain. But I think he had more fun asking me questions.
What did you like best about learning to ski?
You should take a friend. Because I was with my friend and we were together it was more fun. I was just a beginner …the teacher treated us like kids but also like we were pros. The line between you can totally do it and you just need some tips. It is a lot of fun and there are a TON of nice people there. The best part was being with my friend.
Why did you decide on Echo Mountain?
I live not so far away from it. My friend doesn’t either. It was a place we could go and not have to kill the planet more.
Will you go again this year?
I want to, but at first, I want to stay in the fenced area (near the magic carpet) not at the bottom of the mountain. It kind of scares me.
What do you want to learn this year?
How to Hockey stop.
Why that?
Because it looks really cool.
Why did you try skiing?
I got the 5th grade passport my mom said, “I have to be a Colorado guy.” I love Echo Mountain. I really do. I really like Keystone because it was at the base of the mountain so you could stop easier. Flat then incline and you can slide down.
You tried both Boarding and Skiing. Why did you like skiing better?
It was easier. My legs hurt for the next 5 days after snowboarding.
Do you like to be interviewed?
I actually do because I feel famous. But can I ask you some questions?
When did you learn how to ski?
I learned a long time ago, when I was just a little younger than you. But I just learned how to snowboard last year, when you were learning how to ski!
What do you like about Echo Mountain?
Like you said, the people are really nice. I love that it didn’t take us so long in the car [to get there]. I also like that I could see what you were doing in your lessons.
Will we get to ski and snowboard together this year?
You bet! I can’t wait for Echo Mountain to open so we can do it with little sDoes belief equal action?
If you really believe that something will be, can you will it into action? Can you simply hope that the dreams you have will come true? Or by dreaming and hoping will I put in different attention to it?
I believe that my life is the way I wish for it to be (and when it was not I changed it). While it is not really the husband, 2.5 kids, dog, house and SUV - I'm not certain that was MY dream anyway. I dream of taking life for all it has to offer. I dream of taking all the adventures I have when I have the opportunity.
I do believe that good things happen to me because I believe that I live a good life. I need nothing more than what I have. It is funny, as I don't really think that I have a super positive attitude. Until someone points out to me that I see things in a really different way. I do try to see the silver lining in the clouds. I seek that one thing that is positive in any situation. I look for the learning in it. I love the opportunity to learn more about myself and those around me. I look for the smile. And sometimes I look for the frown and try to strategize how to have someone else see the situation the way I do.
I could be mad, I could be angry, I could be down on myself...but I choose to see the happy. How do you see life?
I believe that my life is the way I wish for it to be (and when it was not I changed it). While it is not really the husband, 2.5 kids, dog, house and SUV - I'm not certain that was MY dream anyway. I dream of taking life for all it has to offer. I dream of taking all the adventures I have when I have the opportunity.
I do believe that good things happen to me because I believe that I live a good life. I need nothing more than what I have. It is funny, as I don't really think that I have a super positive attitude. Until someone points out to me that I see things in a really different way. I do try to see the silver lining in the clouds. I seek that one thing that is positive in any situation. I look for the learning in it. I love the opportunity to learn more about myself and those around me. I look for the smile. And sometimes I look for the frown and try to strategize how to have someone else see the situation the way I do.
I could be mad, I could be angry, I could be down on myself...but I choose to see the happy. How do you see life?
Monday, October 10, 2011
Interesting life?
I usually have my days full of events and fun. I have a cross section of things that I do. Is is fun to have different things going on? I like being busy. I like having a ton to do. I like my days full. It makes me feel that I am making the most of my short life.
Don't get me wrong, I don't really believe that I am going to die any time soon (at least I hope not). I just don't really feel that I am doing myself or the world any favors by sitting around watchign TV and hoping that I will enjoy a fulfilled life. I did that for too long and I'm ready to let that life go. I'm ready to live the life I was meant to. One that let's me experience, see and do fun!
By consequence, my kids have to/get to do some really interesting stuff. This weekend, we had several errands to do and each of them included a coupon or freebie in some way. It started with getting the kid their ski gear, then going to the mall - where I used my $10 off coupon at JC Penney for my son (he got new jeans), then Kohl's where I used another $10 coupon - this time for my daughter (she got to pick out sweats). Then we headed over to Sam's Club to get the best inexpensive lunch ever! (Who can argue with $1.50 hot dog and drink)?
We were not done with the day - after the errands of running around we went to my friend's daughter's 2nd birthday party. Complete with loads of PINK!
Sunday was spent with the kiddos creating Halloween crafts from milk jug ghosts and cookies.
I will say that it was not perhaps one of the healthiest weekends in a LONG time. But we are getting there. We are having fun. I am trying to learn that while my son likes and will go along with my taking them everywhere and basically not being able to stay in the house for a full day. I also have a daughter who would prefer to sleep in until 11 am and stay in her pajamas all day long without leaving the house once! GASP!
Don't get me wrong, I don't really believe that I am going to die any time soon (at least I hope not). I just don't really feel that I am doing myself or the world any favors by sitting around watchign TV and hoping that I will enjoy a fulfilled life. I did that for too long and I'm ready to let that life go. I'm ready to live the life I was meant to. One that let's me experience, see and do fun!
By consequence, my kids have to/get to do some really interesting stuff. This weekend, we had several errands to do and each of them included a coupon or freebie in some way. It started with getting the kid their ski gear, then going to the mall - where I used my $10 off coupon at JC Penney for my son (he got new jeans), then Kohl's where I used another $10 coupon - this time for my daughter (she got to pick out sweats). Then we headed over to Sam's Club to get the best inexpensive lunch ever! (Who can argue with $1.50 hot dog and drink)?
We were not done with the day - after the errands of running around we went to my friend's daughter's 2nd birthday party. Complete with loads of PINK!
Sunday was spent with the kiddos creating Halloween crafts from milk jug ghosts and cookies.
I will say that it was not perhaps one of the healthiest weekends in a LONG time. But we are getting there. We are having fun. I am trying to learn that while my son likes and will go along with my taking them everywhere and basically not being able to stay in the house for a full day. I also have a daughter who would prefer to sleep in until 11 am and stay in her pajamas all day long without leaving the house once! GASP!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Do what you love
I have often heard it said that I should do what I want to do. That when you do something you enjoy the money will come. So I am going out in faith. I am seeking to find a way to help businesses find the right location for their events, meetings and conferences.
This job at HelmsBriscoe is so exciting for me. I get to do what I wish. I have the opportunity to work with hotels and venues to find the right location. I get to work with companies that I respect or enjoy. (At this point I have been able to focus on Colorado Companies and companies who believe in fitness and healthy lifestyles).
A book I once read, said to explore what you did as a child to try to remember what it was the occupied your time and attention. I was addicted to travel magazines. I dreampt of getting to go to amazing hotels. I still get giddy when I get to go to a hotel. I love the beautiful lobbies, the amazing rooms and the details of the shampoo and soaps that are left in the room.
In addition to that, I help companies who are healthy. I can recall learning how to drive and telling my parents that I would not be using a car to go to the mall. That I would continue getting there on bike - thank you very much. And the very first paycheck I received from my first job out of college was spent on a membership to a gym. I am happy that now I can do both. I can help companies I admire!
And the core piece of that that I enjoy so much is the fact that it offers me a lifestyle that allows me to be there for my kids. It allows me do work out. Allows me to not be at the beck and call of someone else's schedule.
I think I am lucky to say that I am one of the few people in the United States that can say I love my job. I love the choices I am able to make.
Email me if you know someone who books hotel rooms for their company, I would love to help them out!
This job at HelmsBriscoe is so exciting for me. I get to do what I wish. I have the opportunity to work with hotels and venues to find the right location. I get to work with companies that I respect or enjoy. (At this point I have been able to focus on Colorado Companies and companies who believe in fitness and healthy lifestyles).
A book I once read, said to explore what you did as a child to try to remember what it was the occupied your time and attention. I was addicted to travel magazines. I dreampt of getting to go to amazing hotels. I still get giddy when I get to go to a hotel. I love the beautiful lobbies, the amazing rooms and the details of the shampoo and soaps that are left in the room.
In addition to that, I help companies who are healthy. I can recall learning how to drive and telling my parents that I would not be using a car to go to the mall. That I would continue getting there on bike - thank you very much. And the very first paycheck I received from my first job out of college was spent on a membership to a gym. I am happy that now I can do both. I can help companies I admire!
And the core piece of that that I enjoy so much is the fact that it offers me a lifestyle that allows me to be there for my kids. It allows me do work out. Allows me to not be at the beck and call of someone else's schedule.
I think I am lucky to say that I am one of the few people in the United States that can say I love my job. I love the choices I am able to make.
Email me if you know someone who books hotel rooms for their company, I would love to help them out!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Schitzo
I feel like I'm in my own version of some weird split personality disorder. Being a divorced mom, I have the life of a doting mom who is there for her kids.....AND that of a 20+ year old who likes to go out and do adventurous things.
Can I sustain this life for long? Do I want to? Sure. There are parts of it that are so much fun, I hope that I am teaching my kids that age had no bearing on what a person can do or what someone thinks is fun. I know too many people that think they can no longer go out to clubs, events or even simply to learn how to do something new when they have kids. I do not want to be that kind of parent. I want to teach my kids that learning is not done the minute you get out of school. It is a continual process.
One weekend I am writing about the wonderful things my kids did and about the minutes that I get to spend with them creating a dinner or doing a fun event. I think of adventures that I can do with them and things they will enjoy. I think of things that are family friendly - from going to the zoo, museum or even a movie.
But then the next weekend, I will do something like going out to see my friend's band perform, or a long hike, or shopping until the mall closes, or perfecting my snowboarding skills (so my kids believe that I have just learned only when they are with me - sneaky huh?) I fill my time with things I enjoy but can not do with the kids in tow - especially at the ages that they are now. My kids at age 10 and 11 are typically bored when I drag them to something that is too "family friendly" because they are too "old" for the event. Or they are bored because it is all a bunch of adults or certainly not their speed. They do not like to go on my long hikes. They can't go to a casino for the evening. They would not be welcomed at the bar (nor would I take them there).
Can I sustain this life for long? Do I want to? Sure. There are parts of it that are so much fun, I hope that I am teaching my kids that age had no bearing on what a person can do or what someone thinks is fun. I know too many people that think they can no longer go out to clubs, events or even simply to learn how to do something new when they have kids. I do not want to be that kind of parent. I want to teach my kids that learning is not done the minute you get out of school. It is a continual process.
One weekend I am writing about the wonderful things my kids did and about the minutes that I get to spend with them creating a dinner or doing a fun event. I think of adventures that I can do with them and things they will enjoy. I think of things that are family friendly - from going to the zoo, museum or even a movie.
But then the next weekend, I will do something like going out to see my friend's band perform, or a long hike, or shopping until the mall closes, or perfecting my snowboarding skills (so my kids believe that I have just learned only when they are with me - sneaky huh?) I fill my time with things I enjoy but can not do with the kids in tow - especially at the ages that they are now. My kids at age 10 and 11 are typically bored when I drag them to something that is too "family friendly" because they are too "old" for the event. Or they are bored because it is all a bunch of adults or certainly not their speed. They do not like to go on my long hikes. They can't go to a casino for the evening. They would not be welcomed at the bar (nor would I take them there).
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