Most of the time, I won't readily admit the fact that I was born and raised in Indiana. Now, there are worse states to have grown up in (won't name any names...but we all know a few!), but the Hoosier State is not glamorous in the least. We are talking cornfields, flat, Gary, and its saving grace...basketball. Yes, the wonderous, amazing, stupendous sport of round ball. I grew up idolizing it...every Hoosier does. It's just not natural to grow up there and in no way bow to the feet of the hoop. Blah, blah, blah...I know...I can never just actually get to a point. I have some time on my hands...why not screw with my ever loyal readers?!
My point: basketball. I have come home again. This weekend I watched 4 games while working both days. You do forget the glory...and with my schedule of late, it doesn't matter if you remember or not. No time=no basketball. But this weekend, I took the time. Got to watch my Irish play and win. Got to watch my Bulls win and lose. All and all, enough good to get the blood boiling again.
I now care who is on the bubble, who isn't, what conference is getting the most nods, whose road wins will allow them to squeek by, whose losses of late will put the dagger through the heart. It is back and I love it!! March Madness is probably one of my favorite holidays!! Oh, it may not be a holiday in CO or VA or UT, but in Indiana, its the #1 holiday of the year! And this year, two of my teams are going to the dance! It's been a couple of years since I have been able to say that...I have been more interested in NIT scores (which is the saddest truth of all!). Now, I have two nationally ranked teams going into the conference tourneys.
Ok, right now...my Bulldogs (Butler if you didn't know) are overrated at this point. Yeah, they kicked some ass early on in the season, but losses to Loyola, Illinois-Chicago and Indiana State. Embarrassing. They have 5 losses, just like many of the ranked, but those losses are to much lower RPI teams. For whatever reason, the voters believe in the Bulldogs. I just don't believe in them to the Sweet 16. Prove me wrong, boys!
My Irish...they have some promise. Their shooting is lights out...lights out. 80% of Colin Falls' made shots are 3-pointers. He is a sharp shooter with a capital S. Has anyone seen the football player parading around in a bball jersey, Mr. Harangody? Yeah, he is a brut and built for the gridiron, but he can manhandle on the blocks. He is learning still, but he just is so big. I'm not saying that the Irish are making it to the final dance, but they can and probably will surprise. A team voted to be 12th in the Big East is sitting at number 4 and nationally ranked. Them's my Fightin' Irish.
Now to switch to my Bulls. I was so happy with them this morning. They fought the good fight yesterday and I had some high hopes for my inconsistent team. Yeah, they proved themselves tonight: losing to the Magic. Damn them...why can't they be consistent? Is it really that hard in the East these days? NO!!! I love them, I truly do, but they frustrate me beyond belief. Ben Gordon...hot...hot. Kirky baby...great tandem in the backcourt. Mr. Wallace (as I call him with all respect for the hair!) is Big Ben...averaging over 2 blocks and 4 offensive boards a game and has the worst free throw percentage ever..ever!!!
Alas...I am back in my little basketball heaven. I may be disappointed along with way with L's that should be W's, but at the end of the day, how could I not be in love with the best sport ever invented...baskeball? Are there any other sports worth caring about in March??!!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Did You Know You Could Do That?!
Since I love technology so, you would think that I had blogger figured out before I started blogging here. Yeah, just figured out that I had the comments function disabled. I am a bright one!
So, I changed that, so now you can comment away! Have fun! :)
So, I changed that, so now you can comment away! Have fun! :)
Monday, February 12, 2007
Music Makes the World Go 'Round
This really isn't anything special or earth-shattering, but sometimes you are brought back to realizations that you have had before and yet, have forgotten.
I will never proclaim to be knowing about music, cause I'm not. I don't even really follow the releases of some of my favorite artists. I just kind of stumble onto their new music and have a very happy moment... mini-Christmas. I dabble in different types of music, usually after someone has given in a plug or if I am in an adventurous mood and ask for some new stuff. And I tend to just listen to those that do know music and absorb what they have to say (so I can sound half-way intelligent the next musical conversation I have!). But enough retarded background info that I feel that needs to be stated (even when it is clearly unnecessary to my point!)...
Tonight I remembered how much music really affects my moods and helps me feel my emotions. Yeah, not a major revelation, but sometimes you just forget simple things like that. Of course, I sing to my music (doesn't everyone at some point...), so my emotions just come out of me while I sing. And we all know (as FOM--Friends of Michelle) I need to let those emotions out and often do so to you!!! Music also brings back memories...good, bad and the ugly. Laugh time: still remember reading a Mary Higgins Clark book when I was 14 and singing to Debbie Gibson's Electric Youth blasting on my powder blue tape player. Or hearing Walking on Sunshine blarring out of my brother's room across the hall, filling me with joy (one of my favorite songs of all time...it IS my feel good song!). Now, you (the reader) might be commenting on my choice of music...cut it out!!! That's not the point. THE POINT IS how the music makes you feel and changes your outlook and allows you to emote. I just haven't taken advantage of this amazing gift in a long time and I am glad that I took the time tonight to revisit some old friends (a little I Believe by Blessid Union of Souls), found some new friends (Vienna Tang) and felt some hope (We Are the World--my favorite song...I do a great rendition...call me to entertain at any function!).
I will never proclaim to be knowing about music, cause I'm not. I don't even really follow the releases of some of my favorite artists. I just kind of stumble onto their new music and have a very happy moment... mini-Christmas. I dabble in different types of music, usually after someone has given in a plug or if I am in an adventurous mood and ask for some new stuff. And I tend to just listen to those that do know music and absorb what they have to say (so I can sound half-way intelligent the next musical conversation I have!). But enough retarded background info that I feel that needs to be stated (even when it is clearly unnecessary to my point!)...
Tonight I remembered how much music really affects my moods and helps me feel my emotions. Yeah, not a major revelation, but sometimes you just forget simple things like that. Of course, I sing to my music (doesn't everyone at some point...), so my emotions just come out of me while I sing. And we all know (as FOM--Friends of Michelle) I need to let those emotions out and often do so to you!!! Music also brings back memories...good, bad and the ugly. Laugh time: still remember reading a Mary Higgins Clark book when I was 14 and singing to Debbie Gibson's Electric Youth blasting on my powder blue tape player. Or hearing Walking on Sunshine blarring out of my brother's room across the hall, filling me with joy (one of my favorite songs of all time...it IS my feel good song!). Now, you (the reader) might be commenting on my choice of music...cut it out!!! That's not the point. THE POINT IS how the music makes you feel and changes your outlook and allows you to emote. I just haven't taken advantage of this amazing gift in a long time and I am glad that I took the time tonight to revisit some old friends (a little I Believe by Blessid Union of Souls), found some new friends (Vienna Tang) and felt some hope (We Are the World--my favorite song...I do a great rendition...call me to entertain at any function!).
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Faced with an Uncomfortable Reality
This probably won't be as coherent and organized as I would like it to be, but I guess blogging really isn't meant to be all planned out and perfect.
Today, as I do most days, I visited cnn.com to catch up a bit on the world and what is going on. There were articles about astronauts that were in some love triangle and one went psycho and tried to kidnap and kill the other woman, Europeans patroling the coast of Africa to stop migrants from illegally coming to the Canary Islands and how Indiana is trying to stop "brain drain" from happening in the land of my birth (this brain drained out of IN many, many moons ago!).
The article that won't let me fall asleep tonight though is about how the KKK is on the rise again along with other hate groups. The article hypothesizes that these groups are now finding ways to capitalize on an anti-immigration mentality that has started to pervade our country. They bring forth the evidence that the KKK was at its largest back in the 20's due to the same platform, just different immigrants. Back then it was the "filthy Irish," now it is the Mexicans and other Latinos. They tell of a family from El Salvador in Kentucky that had a cross burning in their front yard.
I just don't know how to react. I don't think I am oblivious to the racism in the world...but I don't live in that world. I hear people say things that are less than flattering. People in my life have made comments that made me extremely uncomfortable and slightly disappointed that I heard such things. But I do not know the hatred because of where I was born or what language I speak or don't speak. It seems like this hatred never seems to leave our human race. If we are not basing something of race or religion it is ethnicity or language. Hatred seems to be a pemanent part of this human existance. In my naive little heart, I just want it to all go away.
This past weekend, our cleaning guy at work quit. We had to bring in temps to do the cleaning for a very demanding week of shows (6 shows in 7 days). As I have mentioned before in a blog, the Hispanic community up here is quite large in relation. The three men that came in this weekend were Hispanic. There was one that could speak just a bit of English and he seemed the "leader" of the three. He has been back for the next 3 days. Why am I telling you this? I don't really know...but he kept coming to mind today as I was thinking of this article.
From everything I have seen of him (only a few days), he seems to be a good, normal guy. He has worked hard, been very respectful and tried hard to communicate with a white girl that knows a bit of French and only 1-10 in Spanish. These hate groups are riling up hate for this man and what he stands for. A man that is willing to come to this country and do the job I would never imagine to have to work. I admit that...I think most Americans would admit that we don't want to do the jobs that most immigrants take. I don't know his life or why he is in this country or how he got here or whether he is legal or not. But I look at him and I don't feel rage. I don't feel hatred. I respect a man who comes to work everyday and does his job and does it well. First of all, how does it feel to have that rage directed at you? And secondly, how does it feel to look at a man and feel that rage without knowing anything about him?
We all have our things and none of us are perfect. I have always believed that we all are racist on some level...it just depends on your level. We have been brought up to determine difference amongst ourselves whether it be gender, race, religion, ethnicity, education, fashion sense, muscle mass, weight, height, etc. To say that you are not a differentiating individual in one of these "ist" categories (racist, sexist, etc) is to lie. We all do it. But why do we have to terrorize others because of these stupid superficial reasons.
My blogs never seem to come out the way I want. I think its because I am a verbal person and writing my thoughts is still a challenge for me. I leave out about 8 thoughts per every one written...I read these back and go, what logic is that? But, what can you do...until they let me verbally blog (which all of you would just love to hear me prattle on and on for hours!), I have what I have.
I know tonight as I again try to fall asleep (first time was unsuccessful since this blog was running through my head), I will be thinking of ways to be better...
Today, as I do most days, I visited cnn.com to catch up a bit on the world and what is going on. There were articles about astronauts that were in some love triangle and one went psycho and tried to kidnap and kill the other woman, Europeans patroling the coast of Africa to stop migrants from illegally coming to the Canary Islands and how Indiana is trying to stop "brain drain" from happening in the land of my birth (this brain drained out of IN many, many moons ago!).
The article that won't let me fall asleep tonight though is about how the KKK is on the rise again along with other hate groups. The article hypothesizes that these groups are now finding ways to capitalize on an anti-immigration mentality that has started to pervade our country. They bring forth the evidence that the KKK was at its largest back in the 20's due to the same platform, just different immigrants. Back then it was the "filthy Irish," now it is the Mexicans and other Latinos. They tell of a family from El Salvador in Kentucky that had a cross burning in their front yard.
I just don't know how to react. I don't think I am oblivious to the racism in the world...but I don't live in that world. I hear people say things that are less than flattering. People in my life have made comments that made me extremely uncomfortable and slightly disappointed that I heard such things. But I do not know the hatred because of where I was born or what language I speak or don't speak. It seems like this hatred never seems to leave our human race. If we are not basing something of race or religion it is ethnicity or language. Hatred seems to be a pemanent part of this human existance. In my naive little heart, I just want it to all go away.
This past weekend, our cleaning guy at work quit. We had to bring in temps to do the cleaning for a very demanding week of shows (6 shows in 7 days). As I have mentioned before in a blog, the Hispanic community up here is quite large in relation. The three men that came in this weekend were Hispanic. There was one that could speak just a bit of English and he seemed the "leader" of the three. He has been back for the next 3 days. Why am I telling you this? I don't really know...but he kept coming to mind today as I was thinking of this article.
From everything I have seen of him (only a few days), he seems to be a good, normal guy. He has worked hard, been very respectful and tried hard to communicate with a white girl that knows a bit of French and only 1-10 in Spanish. These hate groups are riling up hate for this man and what he stands for. A man that is willing to come to this country and do the job I would never imagine to have to work. I admit that...I think most Americans would admit that we don't want to do the jobs that most immigrants take. I don't know his life or why he is in this country or how he got here or whether he is legal or not. But I look at him and I don't feel rage. I don't feel hatred. I respect a man who comes to work everyday and does his job and does it well. First of all, how does it feel to have that rage directed at you? And secondly, how does it feel to look at a man and feel that rage without knowing anything about him?
We all have our things and none of us are perfect. I have always believed that we all are racist on some level...it just depends on your level. We have been brought up to determine difference amongst ourselves whether it be gender, race, religion, ethnicity, education, fashion sense, muscle mass, weight, height, etc. To say that you are not a differentiating individual in one of these "ist" categories (racist, sexist, etc) is to lie. We all do it. But why do we have to terrorize others because of these stupid superficial reasons.
My blogs never seem to come out the way I want. I think its because I am a verbal person and writing my thoughts is still a challenge for me. I leave out about 8 thoughts per every one written...I read these back and go, what logic is that? But, what can you do...until they let me verbally blog (which all of you would just love to hear me prattle on and on for hours!), I have what I have.
I know tonight as I again try to fall asleep (first time was unsuccessful since this blog was running through my head), I will be thinking of ways to be better...
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
May I Take Your Order?
Ok, I did it! I have officially ordered my car. Yes, ordered. They don't have the car I want in the color I want in Colorado, Wyoming or Nebraska. And to get the car in a color I don't want will only save me a couple hundred bucks. SO, I ordered it! The downside of this is that I won't get it for 6 weeks or so. Now that I am have the new car jones, 6 weeks seems so far away!!! But, I will find away to make it through.
Now, the announcement of the color....royal blue! I followed the majority opinion...it happens to be my favorite too! I will surely tell everyone I know and actually many that I don't know, when I get my car in March. That will be so much fun!!
Now, the announcement of the color....royal blue! I followed the majority opinion...it happens to be my favorite too! I will surely tell everyone I know and actually many that I don't know, when I get my car in March. That will be so much fun!!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Your Opinion Matters! (at least to me)
I am getting a new car soon!!! Yeah!!! I just want to take an opinion poll on what color I should get. Yes, since I am actually getting a NEW car, not a new-to-me car...I can choose! Cast your vote and I will let you know what color I end up with.
Royal Blue Metallic
(black interior)
Green Tea Metallic
(ivory/tan interior)
Glacier Blue Metallic
(gray interior)
Royal Blue Metallic
(black interior)
Green Tea Metallic(ivory/tan interior)
Glacier Blue Metallic(gray interior)
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Any Point Whatsoever...
Got nothing to say specifically, so I will ramble on about all kinds of subjects...
Cleaning Frenzy
This weekend was my first weekend at home alone without working since the beginning of December...and oh yeah, the last until April!!! So, I decided today that cleaning should be my first priority. No, I haven't gotten rid of all of the boxes (that is truly asking too much). But I vacuumed, mopped, did dishes (yes, I washed the knives with a sponge as to not cut off the tip of my finger again!), put away Christmas, etc, etc. I didn't stop for like 5-6 hours. And we all know how much I loved cleaning! But it had to be done and it does feel good to have everything sparkling clean!
Football
I actually watched both NFL games today. I have started watching, but haven't made it a point to watch. Today was a good day to do so. Chicago blew New Orleans out of the water. As much as I never was a big Bears fan, I think growing up with the Bears playing on the TV every weekend kind of had an effect. NO is a great story this season, it really is. And if you read my blog on how important the Saints are to NO these days, you know, that I think that it is amazing that they have done so well. But at the end of the day, I was rooting for da' bears! Its in my blood I guess...
The Colts-Patriots game was amazing. It lived up to its hype. The 2nd half was just pure offense...one score followed by the next. All knowing that it woud come down to the last minute of the game. Brady throwing an interception to end the game...is that the passing of the torch? Nah...that's putting too much into one play! Now, two African-American coaches are going to the Super Bowl...never before. Peyton has finally made his way to the big game...a Midwest battle...can't they play it in Chicago just for fun? It only seems fitting...not Florida...wrong answer!
New Car
Yesterday I finally started the car search. My Subaru needs too many repairs, so it is time to trade her in. To SUV or not to SUV...that is the question. I have test driven the new CRV. The salesman actually asked me what I didn't like about the car. Are there really that many things that you cannot like about a brand new car? Yeah, no! I need to test drive a new Subaru Legacy. Those are really the only two cars that I am looking at. If you have any other suggestions that are not American (love you, Sara, but you know my leanings)...let me know. I am hoping to buy soon just because I don't exactly have a lot of time between now and April!
Fargo
I watched Fargo today...definitely a weird movie. Not bad, just odd. It is a Cohn brothers film...to be expected. But I loved the Minnesota accents...really did. I just got a kick out of it every time they talked...funny that this is what really stuck with me from the movie!
Obama
I have blogged in the past that I didn't think that Obama should run in the upcoming election. I still stand by that opinion. I really don't think America is ready to elect an African-American president. I hate saying that...I really do because I think he has a lot of promise as a politician. Let's just say, he is the first politician in a long time that I actually think might have a moral, ethical bone in his body. He gives me just a glimmering of hope that I have never had about our political system. A year and a half is a long time and a lot of change can happen before we elect our next president, but unfortunately, racism will still be around...
BCS v. Playoff
Another aspect of America that won't change...this debate! Also, the BCS won't be changing drastically in the near future either...give it up playoff fans...not gonna happen! I just had this debate on Friday with Zimri, so I can't do it again here, but NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
Anything else to ramble on about...not that I can think of... Oh, actually, I have been catching up on my celebrity magazine reading this weekend...if I hear one more word about how Brad and Angelina want to expand their family, but don't feel the need to get married or that they visited Falling Water for Brad's b-day, or that Angie is willing to meet Jen if she wanted to...on and on and on...oh my!...wow...I think I had gotten away from the gossip world and now it seems a little annoying...clearly, I need to start reading more regularly, so it doesn't get annoying again. My reputation would be ruined if this info got out...haha...blogging helps keep it a secret!
Cleaning Frenzy
This weekend was my first weekend at home alone without working since the beginning of December...and oh yeah, the last until April!!! So, I decided today that cleaning should be my first priority. No, I haven't gotten rid of all of the boxes (that is truly asking too much). But I vacuumed, mopped, did dishes (yes, I washed the knives with a sponge as to not cut off the tip of my finger again!), put away Christmas, etc, etc. I didn't stop for like 5-6 hours. And we all know how much I loved cleaning! But it had to be done and it does feel good to have everything sparkling clean!
Football
I actually watched both NFL games today. I have started watching, but haven't made it a point to watch. Today was a good day to do so. Chicago blew New Orleans out of the water. As much as I never was a big Bears fan, I think growing up with the Bears playing on the TV every weekend kind of had an effect. NO is a great story this season, it really is. And if you read my blog on how important the Saints are to NO these days, you know, that I think that it is amazing that they have done so well. But at the end of the day, I was rooting for da' bears! Its in my blood I guess...
The Colts-Patriots game was amazing. It lived up to its hype. The 2nd half was just pure offense...one score followed by the next. All knowing that it woud come down to the last minute of the game. Brady throwing an interception to end the game...is that the passing of the torch? Nah...that's putting too much into one play! Now, two African-American coaches are going to the Super Bowl...never before. Peyton has finally made his way to the big game...a Midwest battle...can't they play it in Chicago just for fun? It only seems fitting...not Florida...wrong answer!
New Car
Yesterday I finally started the car search. My Subaru needs too many repairs, so it is time to trade her in. To SUV or not to SUV...that is the question. I have test driven the new CRV. The salesman actually asked me what I didn't like about the car. Are there really that many things that you cannot like about a brand new car? Yeah, no! I need to test drive a new Subaru Legacy. Those are really the only two cars that I am looking at. If you have any other suggestions that are not American (love you, Sara, but you know my leanings)...let me know. I am hoping to buy soon just because I don't exactly have a lot of time between now and April!
Fargo
I watched Fargo today...definitely a weird movie. Not bad, just odd. It is a Cohn brothers film...to be expected. But I loved the Minnesota accents...really did. I just got a kick out of it every time they talked...funny that this is what really stuck with me from the movie!
Obama
I have blogged in the past that I didn't think that Obama should run in the upcoming election. I still stand by that opinion. I really don't think America is ready to elect an African-American president. I hate saying that...I really do because I think he has a lot of promise as a politician. Let's just say, he is the first politician in a long time that I actually think might have a moral, ethical bone in his body. He gives me just a glimmering of hope that I have never had about our political system. A year and a half is a long time and a lot of change can happen before we elect our next president, but unfortunately, racism will still be around...
BCS v. Playoff
Another aspect of America that won't change...this debate! Also, the BCS won't be changing drastically in the near future either...give it up playoff fans...not gonna happen! I just had this debate on Friday with Zimri, so I can't do it again here, but NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
Anything else to ramble on about...not that I can think of... Oh, actually, I have been catching up on my celebrity magazine reading this weekend...if I hear one more word about how Brad and Angelina want to expand their family, but don't feel the need to get married or that they visited Falling Water for Brad's b-day, or that Angie is willing to meet Jen if she wanted to...on and on and on...oh my!...wow...I think I had gotten away from the gossip world and now it seems a little annoying...clearly, I need to start reading more regularly, so it doesn't get annoying again. My reputation would be ruined if this info got out...haha...blogging helps keep it a secret!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Holiday Houseguests
Most of you know that I have been playing host this holiday season. My family was generous and loving enough to visit me up in cold Colorado while I work through Christmas week. My sister came out on the 19th and spent a week here.
She really is one of my best friends...I love spending time with her. Many times we found ourselves laughing so hard we were crying. I got her up on the mountain, not that I saw proof of that. She had some major pain from her ski boots, so I never actually go to ski with her. She might try it again some day, but I must say I am not holding my breath. She was my only hope of familial skiing fun, but what can you do? She did end up loving snowshoeing though. That is also another sport I will be taking up (since I got a pair of snowshoes for Christmas!), so we can bond over that instead!
We ate at some great restaurants and some not so great ones. But at least I got to hit the town with her. We went to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse for dinner and an adventure one night. It is about 45 minutes from home and is in the middle of the mountains...in other words, in the middle of nowhere. You get your snowshoes or your cross country skis and you set out for the yurt (a nice big tent in the middle of the woods). It was about a one-mile climb to get there. No electricity or running water (yup, outhouses are available for your convenience!). The atmosphere might be more rustic, but the food is far from it. Very tasty and unique! My sis and I had elk with a blueberry sage sauce...yummy! After the 4 course meal, you strap on the snowshoes again and hike it back to your car. It really is a great time and amazing food.
My parents were supposed to come in last Thursday, but if you hadn't heard (yeah, right!), there was a little blizzard that hit Denver. So, their flights were cancelled and then were rebooked to come in Christmas Eve evening. My sis and had some more quality time together before they came, but were glad to see the parentals on Sunday night. We had a great Christmas. I spent the majority of it in the kitchen (shocker!) and then had to work that night. The fam came to the show and they loved the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats. I was just looking forward to my bed at the end of that one! I am very grateful that I wasn't alone for the holiday!
My parents are still in town and we are just having some quiet time at home and my parents coming to our shows at night. We did have a little adventure when my mom tripped and fell in my condo and needed to get 5 stitches in her chin. Never a dull moment at my house! And the leftovers...oh my. I went from having only one small shelf in a side-by-side refrigerator to a full fridge and let me tell you, not a single bit of shelf space is not being used right now. I really need to keep my cooking in check! Ok, most of you don't complain about the cheesecake or the holiday candies that are in the fridge right now...but yeah, need to cut down!
I am really looking forward to a bit of respite next week. I am flying back to the DC area on Sunday for some rest and relaxation and some friend time. I am getting a bit lonely (minus the company which I have had my fair share of, really!), so I want to be amongst friends for a few days. I really am quite lucky with the visitors and I get another in January when my friend Dave is up here with friends for a ski vacation!
Hope everyone else's holiday season has been merry and bright...I love being where it actually looks and feels like Christmas...I even saw reindeer on Christmas Eve...who else can say that?!
She really is one of my best friends...I love spending time with her. Many times we found ourselves laughing so hard we were crying. I got her up on the mountain, not that I saw proof of that. She had some major pain from her ski boots, so I never actually go to ski with her. She might try it again some day, but I must say I am not holding my breath. She was my only hope of familial skiing fun, but what can you do? She did end up loving snowshoeing though. That is also another sport I will be taking up (since I got a pair of snowshoes for Christmas!), so we can bond over that instead!
We ate at some great restaurants and some not so great ones. But at least I got to hit the town with her. We went to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse for dinner and an adventure one night. It is about 45 minutes from home and is in the middle of the mountains...in other words, in the middle of nowhere. You get your snowshoes or your cross country skis and you set out for the yurt (a nice big tent in the middle of the woods). It was about a one-mile climb to get there. No electricity or running water (yup, outhouses are available for your convenience!). The atmosphere might be more rustic, but the food is far from it. Very tasty and unique! My sis and I had elk with a blueberry sage sauce...yummy! After the 4 course meal, you strap on the snowshoes again and hike it back to your car. It really is a great time and amazing food.
My parents were supposed to come in last Thursday, but if you hadn't heard (yeah, right!), there was a little blizzard that hit Denver. So, their flights were cancelled and then were rebooked to come in Christmas Eve evening. My sis and had some more quality time together before they came, but were glad to see the parentals on Sunday night. We had a great Christmas. I spent the majority of it in the kitchen (shocker!) and then had to work that night. The fam came to the show and they loved the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats. I was just looking forward to my bed at the end of that one! I am very grateful that I wasn't alone for the holiday!
My parents are still in town and we are just having some quiet time at home and my parents coming to our shows at night. We did have a little adventure when my mom tripped and fell in my condo and needed to get 5 stitches in her chin. Never a dull moment at my house! And the leftovers...oh my. I went from having only one small shelf in a side-by-side refrigerator to a full fridge and let me tell you, not a single bit of shelf space is not being used right now. I really need to keep my cooking in check! Ok, most of you don't complain about the cheesecake or the holiday candies that are in the fridge right now...but yeah, need to cut down!
I am really looking forward to a bit of respite next week. I am flying back to the DC area on Sunday for some rest and relaxation and some friend time. I am getting a bit lonely (minus the company which I have had my fair share of, really!), so I want to be amongst friends for a few days. I really am quite lucky with the visitors and I get another in January when my friend Dave is up here with friends for a ski vacation!
Hope everyone else's holiday season has been merry and bright...I love being where it actually looks and feels like Christmas...I even saw reindeer on Christmas Eve...who else can say that?!
Monday, December 18, 2006
I'm in Heaven...
Yesterday was such a happy day! I went up on the mountain, finally. It was snowing, so the visability was low, but I skied for about 3 hours. Oh, I loved it. I have been bitten by the ski bug, definitely. Every time that I had gone in Utah and California 
Haha…she'll kill me for that comment!
Haha…she'll kill me for that comment! For all those that have never experienced skiing…I recommend. Come visit me…it's worth it, I promise! The thrill of going down the mountain, the solitude on the mountain, the beauty of nature all around you. Nothing quite like it…
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Birds of Prey World Cup
I just wanted to post some photos I took at the Birds of Prey World Cup ski race held here at Beaver Creek. It is the only men's World Cup race in North America...pretty damn special, actually. The most amazing thing is that my parent organization, Vail Valley Foundation, runs this event. Haha! So, I got a VIP access pass. I went on Thursday and saw some of the Super Combined Races. Tomorrow I am going to see some slalom races. It is kind of cool.
Oh, and also, last night the Vilar Center was the venue for a USSA dinner/wine tasting. Got to meet many of the top USA skiers. Pretty damn cool...not that I know who any of them are! But I will definitely be learning while living here... :)
So, here are the pictures...
A racer coming into the finish line...don't even ask me who it is!
A pic of some of the mountain and the spectator stand with the flags of all the participants.
Snow covered trees on the mountain. It was like 5 degrees this day...absolutely freezing, but sure is beautiful.
Me and my coworkers (Jen, Martha, then me!). Yes, that is our "uniform"...can you tell?!
A last pic of mountain...and the bottom of the finish line...
Oh, and also, last night the Vilar Center was the venue for a USSA dinner/wine tasting. Got to meet many of the top USA skiers. Pretty damn cool...not that I know who any of them are! But I will definitely be learning while living here... :)
So, here are the pictures...
A racer coming into the finish line...don't even ask me who it is!
A pic of some of the mountain and the spectator stand with the flags of all the participants.
Snow covered trees on the mountain. It was like 5 degrees this day...absolutely freezing, but sure is beautiful.
Me and my coworkers (Jen, Martha, then me!). Yes, that is our "uniform"...can you tell?!
A last pic of mountain...and the bottom of the finish line...
Sunday, November 26, 2006
A Visit to the Big City for Thanksgiving
I had been in town only 2 weeks when I took my first trip to the big city...Denver! My friend Emilie lives there and she invited me to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with her and her family. I had racked up a list of errands to do in Denver anyway, so I thought it would be a great idea. I only had less than 2 days to be there, but I just wanted to see a friendly face. I hit traffic going through the mountain pass (how could that be...it was so insane) because of an accident and it took be over 3 hours to make an 110 mile drive). That didn't make me happy at all...but its the only road down, so you make do.
When I drove into the city, I felt like a little girl going to the big city for the first time. My eyes got big with all of the restaurants and stores. Oh my...I was just amazed. See, this is what happens to someone that has the options of Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Office Depot, Sports Authority and Pier 1 Imports. Yeah, there are a lot of little shops, but who can afford to shop there. Even with my very sizable raise, I can't afford it! I really was amazed at how excited I was to see all of it. Mind you, I don't think I am unhappy with living in this little town at this point, I just think I will be going to Denver regularly to have the world of convenience that I am used to. And, actually, over time, I might need it less and less. I just have to get up on some skis and I think that will fill a bit more time!
On the ski note, I am trying to get some skis, but still haven't successfully found a good deal on the ones I want. I am hoping that this week I will be the proud owner of a pair, so maybe next weekend I can hit the slopes. I really want to take advantage before everyone shows up here. This is a "slower" time for the resorts, before Christmas holiday. And I have to take a lesson before I really hit the slopes. Oh, and I have asked for snowshoes for Christmas. I have heard it is a lot of fun and very easy. So, why not get outside a bit more and enjoy the beautiful country. I am learning that the outdoors is life here and I need to start taking part!
I have digressed from my Thanksgiving message...but I guess the rest isn't that exciting. Had a nice holiday with my friend and her family and then got up way too early on Black Friday to get a cheap laptop, but never got the cheap laptop...store minimums are a bitch when you are number 20 in line! I got a free label maker! Exciting times... Then it was back to work on Friday.
I wish I had more exciting things to talk about...I finally got my wireless network up...so I can move all around my very large (750 sq feet) condo...if I didn't work for WT on the side, I wouldn't care, but I fall asleep to easily doing work in my bed. That is not the way to make extra money! Well, I guess there are some that find ways to make money with their computer in their bed, but well, that's not my line of work!!
I will try to take some pictures this week of the mountains. It is finally going to snow all week, so I should be able to take some good pics of the snow covered mountains, with the pine trees all aglow with Christmas lights. We haven't had snow for like two weeks. I WILL NOT HAVE A BROWN CHRISTMAS...I live in the mountains for pete's sake!!! I will WILL it to happen, do not doubt me!
When I drove into the city, I felt like a little girl going to the big city for the first time. My eyes got big with all of the restaurants and stores. Oh my...I was just amazed. See, this is what happens to someone that has the options of Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Office Depot, Sports Authority and Pier 1 Imports. Yeah, there are a lot of little shops, but who can afford to shop there. Even with my very sizable raise, I can't afford it! I really was amazed at how excited I was to see all of it. Mind you, I don't think I am unhappy with living in this little town at this point, I just think I will be going to Denver regularly to have the world of convenience that I am used to. And, actually, over time, I might need it less and less. I just have to get up on some skis and I think that will fill a bit more time!
On the ski note, I am trying to get some skis, but still haven't successfully found a good deal on the ones I want. I am hoping that this week I will be the proud owner of a pair, so maybe next weekend I can hit the slopes. I really want to take advantage before everyone shows up here. This is a "slower" time for the resorts, before Christmas holiday. And I have to take a lesson before I really hit the slopes. Oh, and I have asked for snowshoes for Christmas. I have heard it is a lot of fun and very easy. So, why not get outside a bit more and enjoy the beautiful country. I am learning that the outdoors is life here and I need to start taking part!
I have digressed from my Thanksgiving message...but I guess the rest isn't that exciting. Had a nice holiday with my friend and her family and then got up way too early on Black Friday to get a cheap laptop, but never got the cheap laptop...store minimums are a bitch when you are number 20 in line! I got a free label maker! Exciting times... Then it was back to work on Friday.
I wish I had more exciting things to talk about...I finally got my wireless network up...so I can move all around my very large (750 sq feet) condo...if I didn't work for WT on the side, I wouldn't care, but I fall asleep to easily doing work in my bed. That is not the way to make extra money! Well, I guess there are some that find ways to make money with their computer in their bed, but well, that's not my line of work!!
I will try to take some pictures this week of the mountains. It is finally going to snow all week, so I should be able to take some good pics of the snow covered mountains, with the pine trees all aglow with Christmas lights. We haven't had snow for like two weeks. I WILL NOT HAVE A BROWN CHRISTMAS...I live in the mountains for pete's sake!!! I will WILL it to happen, do not doubt me!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Psychotic Ravings of a Mountain Girl
I have lived here for almost 2 weeks now. And I haven't cried once. I think I should get an award for that! I only staved off tears when my dad was leaving ...otherwise I haven't even had the urge to cry. I am really surprised...really. I am a crier...as many of you know all too well. I am not good at keeping emotion bottled up. So, either I have gained a new skill (which would not be a good skill to obtain) or I am doing good. I am going to choose option B.
There are so many people that I miss, really I do. I think of many of you often. And some of you get bugged by me via Instant Messenger...not giving you much opportunity to miss me! :-) But it has been really nice having my own place and I am still emptying a few boxes, moving stuff around. And my lack of communication with some of you isn't at all personal. I have exceeded my cell phone minutes for this month and I didn't want to make it worse. And with the two hour time difference, calling at 11 pm EST doesn't sound like such a good idea. But tomorrow starts a new month! I will be calling like mad!
I have been to a couple of work-related social events which has gotten me out of the house. Mind you, most of the attendees are older and not at all my social scene, but at least I am making small strides to getting out of the house. My first day of work, we had a party at the CEO's house...got to know more of my co-workers at the parent organization. Tonight I got on the freeway for the first time in like 10 days. I probably have driven all of 25 miles in that 10 day span too! I am really saving on gas! Yeah, life in a small town is well, small. I am sure I will go further afield as my social life starts to sprout a bit, but right now, life revolves around this little town of Avon.
One big eye opener here in Avon is the Latino population. Hey, Zimri...you can visit, your people are here!!! You know, I am joking...seriously! But I am very surprised at how large the community is. And also, I will probably interact more with the Latino population here than any other place I lived (even So Cal) because it is such a small town. Everyone shops at Wal-Mart and the City Market (grocery store). I live right above an "authentic" Mexican restaurant which is right next to a Mexican grocery store. I think if I put some effort into it, my Mexican cooking could really skyrocket living here! It just wasn't something that I expected in the middle of the mountains in Colorado.
My time at Wally World has gotten bad though. I have probably been there more times in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 10 years of my life. It is a must and just a convenience since it is all of a mile away. Believe you me, when I get a chance to go to Silverthorne (30 min away), I will got to Target, but in the meantime, Wally is my store! Someone come save me... ;-)
I am going to start taking a yoga class...it is actually offered free through my work. Not bad. And all you skiers out there...this tidbit is for you. I get a VIP pass to the World Cup Birds of Prey race that is put on by my parent organization. It is the only men's World Cup race in N. America and I can go to whatever I want for free!!!! How really cool is that?
I tried to buy my first set of skis this weekend...oh, they are expensive and its just so dang hard to figure everything out when you know nothing about any of it! At least the ski companies have narrowed it down for us ladies...they make skis specifically designed for women. That cuts out almost 2/3 of the possibilities! Yeah! Now I just have to struggle with the other 1/3... Hopefully, by the end of Thanksgiving weekend, I will be a real girl...a real ski girl that is!
Ok, my ramblings about absolutely nothing important really should come to an end. I mean, you have sat through me just going on and on about random, weird stuff in my life. Yeah, it might seem more interesting because I am doing it in the Vail Valley of Colorado...well, yeah, it is more interesting! I could describe how I went grocery shopping, but just knowing it is in the mountains...its cool! I do dream well, don't I?!
Stay tuned for my adventures to the big city...will she be able to survive Thanksgiving in gasp...Denver...now that she has acclimated to the small town life? Will she be overwhelmed by the shopping options? The people...oh, the people...how will our heroine, Mischa, survive? Stay tuned for the next installment of The Chronicles of MischaBelle!
So very corny...however have you put up with me for this long?!
There are so many people that I miss, really I do. I think of many of you often. And some of you get bugged by me via Instant Messenger...not giving you much opportunity to miss me! :-) But it has been really nice having my own place and I am still emptying a few boxes, moving stuff around. And my lack of communication with some of you isn't at all personal. I have exceeded my cell phone minutes for this month and I didn't want to make it worse. And with the two hour time difference, calling at 11 pm EST doesn't sound like such a good idea. But tomorrow starts a new month! I will be calling like mad!
I have been to a couple of work-related social events which has gotten me out of the house. Mind you, most of the attendees are older and not at all my social scene, but at least I am making small strides to getting out of the house. My first day of work, we had a party at the CEO's house...got to know more of my co-workers at the parent organization. Tonight I got on the freeway for the first time in like 10 days. I probably have driven all of 25 miles in that 10 day span too! I am really saving on gas! Yeah, life in a small town is well, small. I am sure I will go further afield as my social life starts to sprout a bit, but right now, life revolves around this little town of Avon.
One big eye opener here in Avon is the Latino population. Hey, Zimri...you can visit, your people are here!!! You know, I am joking...seriously! But I am very surprised at how large the community is. And also, I will probably interact more with the Latino population here than any other place I lived (even So Cal) because it is such a small town. Everyone shops at Wal-Mart and the City Market (grocery store). I live right above an "authentic" Mexican restaurant which is right next to a Mexican grocery store. I think if I put some effort into it, my Mexican cooking could really skyrocket living here! It just wasn't something that I expected in the middle of the mountains in Colorado.
My time at Wally World has gotten bad though. I have probably been there more times in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 10 years of my life. It is a must and just a convenience since it is all of a mile away. Believe you me, when I get a chance to go to Silverthorne (30 min away), I will got to Target, but in the meantime, Wally is my store! Someone come save me... ;-)
I am going to start taking a yoga class...it is actually offered free through my work. Not bad. And all you skiers out there...this tidbit is for you. I get a VIP pass to the World Cup Birds of Prey race that is put on by my parent organization. It is the only men's World Cup race in N. America and I can go to whatever I want for free!!!! How really cool is that?
I tried to buy my first set of skis this weekend...oh, they are expensive and its just so dang hard to figure everything out when you know nothing about any of it! At least the ski companies have narrowed it down for us ladies...they make skis specifically designed for women. That cuts out almost 2/3 of the possibilities! Yeah! Now I just have to struggle with the other 1/3... Hopefully, by the end of Thanksgiving weekend, I will be a real girl...a real ski girl that is!
Ok, my ramblings about absolutely nothing important really should come to an end. I mean, you have sat through me just going on and on about random, weird stuff in my life. Yeah, it might seem more interesting because I am doing it in the Vail Valley of Colorado...well, yeah, it is more interesting! I could describe how I went grocery shopping, but just knowing it is in the mountains...its cool! I do dream well, don't I?!
Stay tuned for my adventures to the big city...will she be able to survive Thanksgiving in gasp...Denver...now that she has acclimated to the small town life? Will she be overwhelmed by the shopping options? The people...oh, the people...how will our heroine, Mischa, survive? Stay tuned for the next installment of The Chronicles of MischaBelle!
So very corny...however have you put up with me for this long?!
Monday, November 13, 2006
Nebraska, My Nemesis
I have had so many hits on my myspace blog page today...clearly my new blog about my travels is in high demand! So, I am tired and probably not as funny as I normally would be, but I am writing this blog before I go to bed tonight!
Day 1: We first hit the road to go to the Udvar-Hazy Center (Air & Space Museum branch) since my dad has spent his career in aerospace. It was so awesome to hear his stories of how he designed engine parts for all of the different plans and helped design pieces of space shuttles, etc. I was so proud to be his daughter that day...it is just so cool to have your dad be a part of "history."
Once we had done that museum, it was time to actually leave the DC area. A bit hard, I gotta admit. Stopped for fresh cider on the drive which was definitely a bonus! And really put my Sirius satellite radio to the test. Oh, I love it!!! We listened to 3 different NFL games that day. On Saturday, I was able to listen to the ND game. Music, everything. I LOVE SIRIUS!
Day 2: May the drama begin... We stayed the first night with a friend of my Dad's in Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh. I guess, I really have to start this story on Sunday, the day before. Chidi had given me a going away gift from Sears. It didn't fit, so we returned it. I was browsing around the store while my dad was dealing with the return. They asked for his driver's license, so he gave it to them. Jump to Sunday night outside of Pittsburgh...my dad cannot find his driver's license...guess where it is??? Yeah, Sears in Falls Church, VA. And what are we doing together? Yeah, DRIVING cross country. Good times...so, Monday he is trying to get a hold of Sears to get his license somehow...needless to say, we didn't leave the Pitt area until after noon and we had tickets for the Bulls game in Chicago for that night. They tried to fax us a copy of it, but that really didn't work well...but we went with it. Sears then graciously UPS'ed it to our hotel in Nebraska so he would have it to get on a flight from Denver a few days later!
If you have gone to my MySpace blog, you have seen the Bulls blog...so I am not going to repeat here. Suffice it to say...amazing and definitely worth the extra hours of driving! I have pics of me in front of the United Center with the MJ statue, but they are on my phone and I don't know where the card reader is (not unpacked yet), so I cannot add photographic evidence in this blog!
Day 3 & 4 (am): The drive to Nebraska...one of my most hated states to drive through. So boring and flat. And long...ugh! But low and behold, in Kearny, NE they have a diamond in the rough...a Mecca for tourists...you just won't believe what can be found in this small Midwestern town. the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. You haven't planned your next vacation for this exotic location? Why ever not?! Yeah, my sis and I had seen it the last time I had to drive through Nebraska, but she wouldn't let me stop there. My dad was suckered into it and we drove out the country road to see this marvel of engineering and yeah, only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. What museum has hours like that? Crazy...but here is a pic of the Archway Monument to whet your appetite for a trip to Kearney, NE!!!
Day 4 (pm): So, we finished up NE (finally!) and then moved onto Colorado. I never guessed how desolate CO was...outside of the population centers, not much around. It was extremely windy during this part of the drive and as some of you that have lived out West know, CO is a desert. So, where the wind blows, the tumbleweed blows. It just was hilarious, especially the photo below...
Yeah, I was driving and I drove right into it. There wasn't an exit for miles after it became my hood ornament, so it stayed there for at least 3 miles. I can only imagine what the truckers were saying on their CB's as we drove by.
After the tumbleweed invasion, we started the trek up the mountains and arrived in Avon on Wednesday night. I had to sleep on the floor and it was the worse night of sleep I have had in so long. I couldn't wait until morning, so I could wake up!!
Day 5: Unload day! My stuff was being delivered on time and we had figured out a system to unload the truck. Not the best...a decent amount of walking between the truck and my condo. But we made do... The hardest part was finding a ramp for the truck. Yes, everyone assumes it should have come with my stuff, but ah, no, it didn't. We tried the Depot because we were told they rent everything. Yeah, no, they don't. So, we had to drive 20 miles to Eagle, CO and rent one from United Rentals. It was a 10 ft ramp that had to go in the trusty Subaru (who did a magnificent job of getting us to CO without any problems...small miracle!)...it hung out so bad! Then when we finally got to the truck at the condo, we determined it was really quite steep...but we didn't have any other options. So, we set it up...and my dad started to unload. I had to stay up in the condo for the cable guy to come and install my cable. Once he was done installing, I looked outside and say pretty nasty clouds. Dad and I tried to get as many things inside as we could before the rain came. Alas, we didn't get that completely accomplished before the rain. We were moving the couch down the ramp...i was the caboose and the ramp was slick from the rain...can we see where this is going? Yup, landed on my ass! And the couch on top of me. It was one of my better moments and no, I don't have a picture of that! Oh, and the internal screen of my cell phone didn't like the couch much and decided to shatter on me! Yeah, good thing I was sucked into that warranty/insurance through the wireless company. New phone is coming my way!
Post Arrival in Avon: After unloading the truck, it was pretty uneventful. We just emptied boxes, assembled furniture, lamented the lack of storage space, etc.
I am fading so fast...I am beat. This very, very long blog will have to do for right now...but I will finish up my thoughts tomorrow night! I promise!
Day 1: We first hit the road to go to the Udvar-Hazy Center (Air & Space Museum branch) since my dad has spent his career in aerospace. It was so awesome to hear his stories of how he designed engine parts for all of the different plans and helped design pieces of space shuttles, etc. I was so proud to be his daughter that day...it is just so cool to have your dad be a part of "history."
Once we had done that museum, it was time to actually leave the DC area. A bit hard, I gotta admit. Stopped for fresh cider on the drive which was definitely a bonus! And really put my Sirius satellite radio to the test. Oh, I love it!!! We listened to 3 different NFL games that day. On Saturday, I was able to listen to the ND game. Music, everything. I LOVE SIRIUS!
Day 2: May the drama begin... We stayed the first night with a friend of my Dad's in Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh. I guess, I really have to start this story on Sunday, the day before. Chidi had given me a going away gift from Sears. It didn't fit, so we returned it. I was browsing around the store while my dad was dealing with the return. They asked for his driver's license, so he gave it to them. Jump to Sunday night outside of Pittsburgh...my dad cannot find his driver's license...guess where it is??? Yeah, Sears in Falls Church, VA. And what are we doing together? Yeah, DRIVING cross country. Good times...so, Monday he is trying to get a hold of Sears to get his license somehow...needless to say, we didn't leave the Pitt area until after noon and we had tickets for the Bulls game in Chicago for that night. They tried to fax us a copy of it, but that really didn't work well...but we went with it. Sears then graciously UPS'ed it to our hotel in Nebraska so he would have it to get on a flight from Denver a few days later!
If you have gone to my MySpace blog, you have seen the Bulls blog...so I am not going to repeat here. Suffice it to say...amazing and definitely worth the extra hours of driving! I have pics of me in front of the United Center with the MJ statue, but they are on my phone and I don't know where the card reader is (not unpacked yet), so I cannot add photographic evidence in this blog!
Day 3 & 4 (am): The drive to Nebraska...one of my most hated states to drive through. So boring and flat. And long...ugh! But low and behold, in Kearny, NE they have a diamond in the rough...a Mecca for tourists...you just won't believe what can be found in this small Midwestern town. the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. You haven't planned your next vacation for this exotic location? Why ever not?! Yeah, my sis and I had seen it the last time I had to drive through Nebraska, but she wouldn't let me stop there. My dad was suckered into it and we drove out the country road to see this marvel of engineering and yeah, only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. What museum has hours like that? Crazy...but here is a pic of the Archway Monument to whet your appetite for a trip to Kearney, NE!!!
Day 4 (pm): So, we finished up NE (finally!) and then moved onto Colorado. I never guessed how desolate CO was...outside of the population centers, not much around. It was extremely windy during this part of the drive and as some of you that have lived out West know, CO is a desert. So, where the wind blows, the tumbleweed blows. It just was hilarious, especially the photo below...
Yeah, I was driving and I drove right into it. There wasn't an exit for miles after it became my hood ornament, so it stayed there for at least 3 miles. I can only imagine what the truckers were saying on their CB's as we drove by.After the tumbleweed invasion, we started the trek up the mountains and arrived in Avon on Wednesday night. I had to sleep on the floor and it was the worse night of sleep I have had in so long. I couldn't wait until morning, so I could wake up!!
Day 5: Unload day! My stuff was being delivered on time and we had figured out a system to unload the truck. Not the best...a decent amount of walking between the truck and my condo. But we made do... The hardest part was finding a ramp for the truck. Yes, everyone assumes it should have come with my stuff, but ah, no, it didn't. We tried the Depot because we were told they rent everything. Yeah, no, they don't. So, we had to drive 20 miles to Eagle, CO and rent one from United Rentals. It was a 10 ft ramp that had to go in the trusty Subaru (who did a magnificent job of getting us to CO without any problems...small miracle!)...it hung out so bad! Then when we finally got to the truck at the condo, we determined it was really quite steep...but we didn't have any other options. So, we set it up...and my dad started to unload. I had to stay up in the condo for the cable guy to come and install my cable. Once he was done installing, I looked outside and say pretty nasty clouds. Dad and I tried to get as many things inside as we could before the rain came. Alas, we didn't get that completely accomplished before the rain. We were moving the couch down the ramp...i was the caboose and the ramp was slick from the rain...can we see where this is going? Yup, landed on my ass! And the couch on top of me. It was one of my better moments and no, I don't have a picture of that! Oh, and the internal screen of my cell phone didn't like the couch much and decided to shatter on me! Yeah, good thing I was sucked into that warranty/insurance through the wireless company. New phone is coming my way!
Post Arrival in Avon: After unloading the truck, it was pretty uneventful. We just emptied boxes, assembled furniture, lamented the lack of storage space, etc.
I am fading so fast...I am beat. This very, very long blog will have to do for right now...but I will finish up my thoughts tomorrow night! I promise!
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