(I know for some of you, this is just a repeat of an email...but I wanted to make sure all of my readers heard the good news!)
About a year ago, I made the decision to move to the Vail Valley of Colorado to become a General Manager of a performing arts center. I was very excited about the opportunity and very excited to be out west. As some of you know, it has been a tough year professionally for me. I have struggled on so many levels, I cannot even come close to listing them all. But I had forged ahead, maying the best of the situation.
About two months ago, I made a decision. I couldn't continue my life, struggling along. I needed to find a way out of the situation. Because I have moved so many times in my adult life, I also decided that I couldn't blaze a new trail again. My 32 year old body and spirit couldn't start over again. Not now. So, after a lot of soul searching, I decided that I wanted to dedicate myself to creating a home in the Washington, D.C. area (aka...I am hoping to not being writing a "moving" email to all of you again for a long time to come...well, at least not a moving out of the DC area email, but hopefully a "i've finally grown up and own something" email!). I know, I left the DC area last year for a lot of reasons. Sometimes you need to leave something to realize what you had.
Today I accepted the position of Project Manager (Product Development) at a well established online curriculum development company. I will be managing projects pertaining to building online contents for grades K-12. The kicker of this whole email is that I will start this position on NOVEMBER 12th! Yes, in just two short weeks, I will move my life and myself to DC again! They offered a sizeable bonus for me to start in that short time, so I decided it was worth the extra money to shorten my stay here in the Vail Valley.
I will miss some good friends, the skiing, and one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But I will regain a life that I have yearned for over the past few months and a job that I feel ready to tackle. My Dad is famous (at least in the family) for saying, "learn something new everyday." I am very excited to say I am going to get that opportunity once again in my new job.
I will be moving into some corporate housing for a couple of weeks when I first move to DC, so I will not have a new address right away. Once I have found some housing, I will definitely give everyone my new address. My phone will ever stay the same.
I am very excited to start this new chapter of my life. Thank you all for your support and love throughout the past year. Oh, and all that live in the DC area...expect a Welcome Home dinner party come January (I know that's really why you love me!).
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Preview: What Winter Looks Like
I took some pics as I was driving, on my way to work. They aren't the best shots, but I wanted to give everyone a preview of what winter looks like just in case anyone forgot. It will melt this week since we are going back into the 60's, but snow is now a fact of life for us mountain people, until at least June! Enjoy the View! (I am becoming Barbara Walters...help me now!)
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Snuggled in Bed
I am laying here in bed, waiting to go to work. Nothing really to do, nothing really to say. I am just a bit bored, but in a good way. The temperatures have dropped dramatically in the last week. We are now in the high 30's during the day and low 20's at night. We are getting snow in the mornings before the temperature rises just high enough to turn it to rain in the late morning. So, this morning is my first morning of cold temperatures and flurries in the air and I love being just cozied up in my bed covers up to my chin, just being snuggly while the weather is cold and a bit dreary outside. You know what I am talking about, right? All I am missing is a cup of hot cocoa and really that is just because I am too lazy to go stand in front of the stove and heat some up.
We haven't had a good snow yet, but I think it might be coming in the next week or so. Getting used to these very odd seasons is a bit of an adjustment for me. This past weekend I busted out the winter wardrobe...washed the sweaters and the snow pants and all. And it is only mid-October! As the rest of the country has been dealing with a heat wave, we are getting hunkered down for the snow coming!
I am getting excited though...ski season is only about a month away!!! Yeah, I am getting excited. Last year I only got on the mountain about 9 or 10 times. This year I am changing that! I am gonna try to ski at least once a week if not 2 or 3 times a week. It's gonna be a challenge, but I really want to take advantage of my benefits here...I haven't done that enough and I have really regretted it. Especially now that I have friends that I can go do stuff with...watch out!
And I definitely need to start snowshoeing. Yeah, I can hear some of my readers snickering right now...snowshoeing??? Yeah, its hiking in the winter...that's it, that's all. They actually have 5k's for snowshoeing out here and that isn't a leisurely hike. That is literally running in snowshoes! Now that is crazy insane (I don't like to run generally, why would I do it in 10 degree weather with big "mitts" on my feet!). But to go out and do a good hearty snowshoe, that sounds just great. You know the feeling of going out in the middle of winter, in the woods, just the complete silence of sound and movement...oh, that is such an amazing feeling.
I really do love winter...it is my favorite season. And up here it is gorgeous. Having snow until June...that just doesn't seem natural, but what can you do when you live in the mountains? Not much. I really do hope that I take better advantage this year, getting out into nature instead of spending too much time working or at home. It's my resolution for this season...I really hope I attain it.
And my standing offer...come visit...come see what is amazing about the mountains. If you ski...you know why you would want to come...some of the best snow in the US! If you don't, come snowshoeing or snowman making or snowball fighting or sleigh riding or just seeing more stars than you will ever see in your life again. My place is always open for visitors and I cherish my time with those that I love. As we all know, until April, I am pretty much hibernating up here cause of work. So come visit little ol' me in my winter wonderland!!!
We haven't had a good snow yet, but I think it might be coming in the next week or so. Getting used to these very odd seasons is a bit of an adjustment for me. This past weekend I busted out the winter wardrobe...washed the sweaters and the snow pants and all. And it is only mid-October! As the rest of the country has been dealing with a heat wave, we are getting hunkered down for the snow coming!
I am getting excited though...ski season is only about a month away!!! Yeah, I am getting excited. Last year I only got on the mountain about 9 or 10 times. This year I am changing that! I am gonna try to ski at least once a week if not 2 or 3 times a week. It's gonna be a challenge, but I really want to take advantage of my benefits here...I haven't done that enough and I have really regretted it. Especially now that I have friends that I can go do stuff with...watch out!
And I definitely need to start snowshoeing. Yeah, I can hear some of my readers snickering right now...snowshoeing??? Yeah, its hiking in the winter...that's it, that's all. They actually have 5k's for snowshoeing out here and that isn't a leisurely hike. That is literally running in snowshoes! Now that is crazy insane (I don't like to run generally, why would I do it in 10 degree weather with big "mitts" on my feet!). But to go out and do a good hearty snowshoe, that sounds just great. You know the feeling of going out in the middle of winter, in the woods, just the complete silence of sound and movement...oh, that is such an amazing feeling.
I really do love winter...it is my favorite season. And up here it is gorgeous. Having snow until June...that just doesn't seem natural, but what can you do when you live in the mountains? Not much. I really do hope that I take better advantage this year, getting out into nature instead of spending too much time working or at home. It's my resolution for this season...I really hope I attain it.
And my standing offer...come visit...come see what is amazing about the mountains. If you ski...you know why you would want to come...some of the best snow in the US! If you don't, come snowshoeing or snowman making or snowball fighting or sleigh riding or just seeing more stars than you will ever see in your life again. My place is always open for visitors and I cherish my time with those that I love. As we all know, until April, I am pretty much hibernating up here cause of work. So come visit little ol' me in my winter wonderland!!!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Yogi Decides to Visit!
Two facts that I am aware of:
1. I live in the mountains of Colorado.
2. Bears live in the mountains.
BUT HOLY SHIT!
We were closing up the theatre around 11:00 pm tonight and I looked out our glass doors and there was Yogi, walking down the middle of the street in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Minding his own business...not even concerned that I came running out of the building to go get my co-worker to see the bear. He just kept strolling down the street...
Yes, I live in the Wild, Wild World of Animals!
1. I live in the mountains of Colorado.
2. Bears live in the mountains.
BUT HOLY SHIT!
We were closing up the theatre around 11:00 pm tonight and I looked out our glass doors and there was Yogi, walking down the middle of the street in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Minding his own business...not even concerned that I came running out of the building to go get my co-worker to see the bear. He just kept strolling down the street...
Yes, I live in the Wild, Wild World of Animals!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Actober...stupid baseball
I blame Notre Dame. I do. It's all the domers fault.
If they could actually play even decent football, I would be wrapped snuggly in the blanket of college football. But, no, they have to be 0-5 and probably on their way to 0-8! I am dismally disappointed each weekend, barely able to stomach 3 quarters of viewing. I am having to find another diversion in the fall. What could that be?
Damn baseball.
How depressing...
Ok, so I am upset about my Irish...they have greatly disappointed me, I really don't know even how to react to this season. I am dumbfounded. But would I be following baseball anyway. Yeah. Actually, I know who to blame...Z. It's all his fault...if he wouldn't have challenged me to watch baseball this summer, I wouldn't be asking questions, like why is there a website (www.actober.com) for the playoffs...isn't the month spelled October!? I leave this special type of misery at his doorstep.
My Cubbies are in the playoffs. They stumbled in like a drunken Notre Dame fan after Michigan trounced on the Irish, but they are in. The Brewers fell apart worse at the end of the season and so by default, the Cubs get to play in October. Its been 99 years since the Cubs last won a World Series and they are going to make it at least 100.
Most baseball pundits are calling for the Cubs to make it to the National League Championship Series by beating the D'backs...I was shocked. The Cubs have not played well against Arizona this year, but our bats have been heating up recently. Most assume that even with the D'backs stellar pitching that they won't be able to slow Soriano and company at the plate. Could it be so? The first year I watch baseball, I get the distinct pleasure of watching baseball into late October???
I'm not counting on it. I am excited to see what happens though...I will be in front of the TV tonight, watching the biggest pitching matchup of the series: Webb and Zambrano. It would send a distinct message if the Cubs could crack the bat against Webb, supposedly the best pitcher in the NL.
I make no prediction...I am a baseball playoffs virgin...I leave that kind of action to baseball whores (Z to name one). I am just anxiously awaiting my first real playoff baseball experience in October. Can the Cubs give me the October pleasure I deserve? Or will I be left wanting more come next week and not a Cubbie in sight to fulfill me? We will see...go ACTOBER!!!!
If they could actually play even decent football, I would be wrapped snuggly in the blanket of college football. But, no, they have to be 0-5 and probably on their way to 0-8! I am dismally disappointed each weekend, barely able to stomach 3 quarters of viewing. I am having to find another diversion in the fall. What could that be?
Damn baseball.
How depressing...
Ok, so I am upset about my Irish...they have greatly disappointed me, I really don't know even how to react to this season. I am dumbfounded. But would I be following baseball anyway. Yeah. Actually, I know who to blame...Z. It's all his fault...if he wouldn't have challenged me to watch baseball this summer, I wouldn't be asking questions, like why is there a website (www.actober.com) for the playoffs...isn't the month spelled October!? I leave this special type of misery at his doorstep.
My Cubbies are in the playoffs. They stumbled in like a drunken Notre Dame fan after Michigan trounced on the Irish, but they are in. The Brewers fell apart worse at the end of the season and so by default, the Cubs get to play in October. Its been 99 years since the Cubs last won a World Series and they are going to make it at least 100.
Most baseball pundits are calling for the Cubs to make it to the National League Championship Series by beating the D'backs...I was shocked. The Cubs have not played well against Arizona this year, but our bats have been heating up recently. Most assume that even with the D'backs stellar pitching that they won't be able to slow Soriano and company at the plate. Could it be so? The first year I watch baseball, I get the distinct pleasure of watching baseball into late October???
I'm not counting on it. I am excited to see what happens though...I will be in front of the TV tonight, watching the biggest pitching matchup of the series: Webb and Zambrano. It would send a distinct message if the Cubs could crack the bat against Webb, supposedly the best pitcher in the NL.
I make no prediction...I am a baseball playoffs virgin...I leave that kind of action to baseball whores (Z to name one). I am just anxiously awaiting my first real playoff baseball experience in October. Can the Cubs give me the October pleasure I deserve? Or will I be left wanting more come next week and not a Cubbie in sight to fulfill me? We will see...go ACTOBER!!!!
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