OMG. I am having the best week EVER!
I went to Disneyland last night for a few hours. Let me tell you, the full price of $70 I paid to get in from 5pm to 9pm was TOTALLY WORTH IT. I'm serious. I was like a kid in a candy store - so, so, so excited to be there!
I was accompanied by my colleague who, incidentally, LOVES Disneyland and has been there at least 20 times. She has an annual pass, for goodness sakes! Here was the plan of rides we discussed, then carried out:
-Big Thunder
-Pirates of the Carribbean
-Indiana Jones
(Corndogs and Cheetos)
-Star Tours
-Space Mountain
-Buzz Lightyear
-Matterhorn
-Peter Pan
(Ice cream)
Tonight, we fly to Honolulu. WOOOOOHOOOOO! I'll be lying on Waikiki beach this weekend. What are you doing?
(Sorry, I'm a total snob!)
OH MAN, it's during weeks like these that I love my job!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Inaugural Afterthoughts
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
I sat watching the political events from the past few days at my various hotel locations and I couldn't help but think: WOW. What a historic time period for our nation. What an amazing occasion for the world.
One of the broadcasters mentioned that the moment Obama was inaugurated was proposed to have had the most viewership EVER in the lifetime of television. Over one billion people were to have watched what happened in our nation's capital at noon (EST). How incredibly humbling.
I certainly feel lucky to be a part of history in the making!
Wow.
Wow.
I sat watching the political events from the past few days at my various hotel locations and I couldn't help but think: WOW. What a historic time period for our nation. What an amazing occasion for the world.
One of the broadcasters mentioned that the moment Obama was inaugurated was proposed to have had the most viewership EVER in the lifetime of television. Over one billion people were to have watched what happened in our nation's capital at noon (EST). How incredibly humbling.
I certainly feel lucky to be a part of history in the making!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Holy Heuvos Rancheros!
It was my first experience with the breakfast dish this morning in El Paso and it was yummy.
I'm feeling good today (again, imagine that!) and I think it's because I actually "got ready" this morning. More specifically, I straightened my hair (it's so long!) and put on a stellar outfit (white blouse with high-waisted skirt and nude heels). My effort totally paid off in self-esteem points because the really attractive banquet manager told me, "Don't take offense to this, but you look very gorgeous today."
Haha. My boyfriend would say that's exactly what you DON'T want to say when approaching a beautiful woman, but what does he know? I'm still flattered. It certainly proved to pump me up even more than usual! Perhaps I'll be more motivated to put the effort in every morning...
I'm feeling good today (again, imagine that!) and I think it's because I actually "got ready" this morning. More specifically, I straightened my hair (it's so long!) and put on a stellar outfit (white blouse with high-waisted skirt and nude heels). My effort totally paid off in self-esteem points because the really attractive banquet manager told me, "Don't take offense to this, but you look very gorgeous today."
Haha. My boyfriend would say that's exactly what you DON'T want to say when approaching a beautiful woman, but what does he know? I'm still flattered. It certainly proved to pump me up even more than usual! Perhaps I'll be more motivated to put the effort in every morning...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunny-ness and Bliss
I'm feeling rather good this week. This is the result of a broader perspective (thank you, 2009!), sunny locations (Salt Lake City, Phoenix, El Paso), and early flight arrivals (YEAH!) - I think this means that 2009 will be a successful year for me.
I've been able to get out at lunchtime and go for a quick walk or run in the past three cities. Salt Lake City was holding steady at a beautiful 40 degrees yesterday while Phoenix was at a sultry 70 degrees this afternoon (and that southwestern sun is HOT!) when I took my crossword puzzle outside to bask for a bit and get my monthly dose of Vitamin D. I can't tell you how happy I am to be in the south this week considering the wickedly cold weather that's blasting through the midwestern parts of the country right now. I don't envy those in cities below zero, that's for sure! And this isn't the end of the road for my experience with beautiful weather this winter. This weekend, I'm in Vegas with my colleagues, then next week I'm headed to sunny California (and will also be visiting some good friends in the process). After that, I'm off to Portland for a weekend of fun with JH, and then California again before flying off to Hawaii for a Friday seminar and a wild Saturday of craziness with another coworker. As we get into February, I'm back to a slew of of east coast dates with cities in Virginia, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. I spend nearly all of March on the east coast (with weekends in NYC and possibly Boston as well as Green Bay) and April is yet to be seen. By that time, I'll probably be off the road and into the office until July.
Sorry about that. I didn't realize this was turning into my time to plan for the next 8 months instead of my time to blog. Silly me!
In any case, 2009 is getting started on the right foot. Now, I'm going to retire to my 'deluxe' room in the Radisson (Hello sleep number beds!) to eat my Mexican beef steak with ranchero sauce, watch bad television, and primp for Vegas.
I've been able to get out at lunchtime and go for a quick walk or run in the past three cities. Salt Lake City was holding steady at a beautiful 40 degrees yesterday while Phoenix was at a sultry 70 degrees this afternoon (and that southwestern sun is HOT!) when I took my crossword puzzle outside to bask for a bit and get my monthly dose of Vitamin D. I can't tell you how happy I am to be in the south this week considering the wickedly cold weather that's blasting through the midwestern parts of the country right now. I don't envy those in cities below zero, that's for sure! And this isn't the end of the road for my experience with beautiful weather this winter. This weekend, I'm in Vegas with my colleagues, then next week I'm headed to sunny California (and will also be visiting some good friends in the process). After that, I'm off to Portland for a weekend of fun with JH, and then California again before flying off to Hawaii for a Friday seminar and a wild Saturday of craziness with another coworker. As we get into February, I'm back to a slew of of east coast dates with cities in Virginia, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. I spend nearly all of March on the east coast (with weekends in NYC and possibly Boston as well as Green Bay) and April is yet to be seen. By that time, I'll probably be off the road and into the office until July.
Sorry about that. I didn't realize this was turning into my time to plan for the next 8 months instead of my time to blog. Silly me!
In any case, 2009 is getting started on the right foot. Now, I'm going to retire to my 'deluxe' room in the Radisson (Hello sleep number beds!) to eat my Mexican beef steak with ranchero sauce, watch bad television, and primp for Vegas.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Adjustments and Stuff.
This word has been on my mind a lot lately. In a lot of different forms.
The first form is in my daily life.
Let me explain.
I've done this job for almost two years. I've adjusted. Or have I? Every day is an adjustment, another notch on the flexibility belt, another city, another colleague, and I'm getting none the wiser. Well, actually, I AM getting wiser. It's just, compared to last year, this year is testing me. When I took this job, I was elated. I was more than elated, I was "over the moon" (I'm like a celebrity who just had a baby) and it seemed that nothing would stop me. Well, besides the obvious (JH), I HAVE been stopped a little bit. Or a lot! And it's by my own twisted thoughts. Thus, my mission now is to adjust to those new feelings, those new emotions that rumble inside of me every time I get impatient or bored, or each moment I feel like I should be doing something else with my life. I get wrapped up in myself and I can't seem to breathe in there. Every once and a while, I need to let a little air get into my brain. And I need to remember that feelings go away - they're fleeting - and adjustments to new emotions are natural.
The second form is in the topic of wedded bliss.
I think every person I know is getting married. Not really, but I'm definitely in that period of my life when people from high school, middle school, college, grad school, summer camp, winter camp, horseback riding camp, underwater basketweaving camp, and everyone else in between are getting married and experiencing something I can't relate to. The part about me not relating is fine - I'm finally remembering that little piece of me that loves weddings and all things associated with such events after years of stomping my feet and swearing off marriage for myself - but what I am pondering is the idea of adjustment during this HUGE life event.
For most, getting married is arguably the biggest decision people will make in their lives. It influences many, many people including family members and friends, but do we ever stop to really think about the impact these unions make? I mean, SERIOUSLY! I really starting thinking about this after something came to me: By getting married, we are asking our families to love someone else, to care for them as they care for us, to include them in on virtually everything for the rest of our existances. This is an enormous responsibility. We are hoping for acceptance of our spouses and not only are we, ourselves, pledging a lifetime commitment, we are also asking that our families commit to our relationships as well. Wow. That's a lot to ask. And somehow, we don't really prepare ourselves for such things. I mean, I'm of the mentality that everything needs preparation, but I especially think that weddings and marriages of people and families require proper understanding before undertaking. (It was a little play on words there, people.)
The third form is in this statement:
"I want it, but I'm scared."
Raise your hand if you have ever thought this or currently think it right now.
Hmm. All of you. That's what I thought.
This is dominating my life right now. Think about it and get back to me.
The first form is in my daily life.
Let me explain.
I've done this job for almost two years. I've adjusted. Or have I? Every day is an adjustment, another notch on the flexibility belt, another city, another colleague, and I'm getting none the wiser. Well, actually, I AM getting wiser. It's just, compared to last year, this year is testing me. When I took this job, I was elated. I was more than elated, I was "over the moon" (I'm like a celebrity who just had a baby) and it seemed that nothing would stop me. Well, besides the obvious (JH), I HAVE been stopped a little bit. Or a lot! And it's by my own twisted thoughts. Thus, my mission now is to adjust to those new feelings, those new emotions that rumble inside of me every time I get impatient or bored, or each moment I feel like I should be doing something else with my life. I get wrapped up in myself and I can't seem to breathe in there. Every once and a while, I need to let a little air get into my brain. And I need to remember that feelings go away - they're fleeting - and adjustments to new emotions are natural.
The second form is in the topic of wedded bliss.
I think every person I know is getting married. Not really, but I'm definitely in that period of my life when people from high school, middle school, college, grad school, summer camp, winter camp, horseback riding camp, underwater basketweaving camp, and everyone else in between are getting married and experiencing something I can't relate to. The part about me not relating is fine - I'm finally remembering that little piece of me that loves weddings and all things associated with such events after years of stomping my feet and swearing off marriage for myself - but what I am pondering is the idea of adjustment during this HUGE life event.
For most, getting married is arguably the biggest decision people will make in their lives. It influences many, many people including family members and friends, but do we ever stop to really think about the impact these unions make? I mean, SERIOUSLY! I really starting thinking about this after something came to me: By getting married, we are asking our families to love someone else, to care for them as they care for us, to include them in on virtually everything for the rest of our existances. This is an enormous responsibility. We are hoping for acceptance of our spouses and not only are we, ourselves, pledging a lifetime commitment, we are also asking that our families commit to our relationships as well. Wow. That's a lot to ask. And somehow, we don't really prepare ourselves for such things. I mean, I'm of the mentality that everything needs preparation, but I especially think that weddings and marriages of people and families require proper understanding before undertaking. (It was a little play on words there, people.)
The third form is in this statement:
"I want it, but I'm scared."
Raise your hand if you have ever thought this or currently think it right now.
Hmm. All of you. That's what I thought.
This is dominating my life right now. Think about it and get back to me.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Attack of the Pink Eye
It's true. Unfortunately.
I fell ill with the famed, the sneaky, the rosy (not in a good way): Pink eye. Originally, I thought it was only Conjunctivitis until I found out that Conjunctivitis IS pink eye. Figures.
It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious New Year's Eve. Of course. What did you expect?
And I destroyed (read: infected) everything and everyone in my path! (Cue evil laugh)
Speaking of evil, I'm halfway through the first book of the Twilight series. You know, the most popular books in the world right now? My review so far, you ask? Mediocre. She (the author) has me engaged, but she writes like I did in 6th grade, so I have a hard time not getting caught in the syntax.
I'm so glad to be able to write 2009!
I fell ill with the famed, the sneaky, the rosy (not in a good way): Pink eye. Originally, I thought it was only Conjunctivitis until I found out that Conjunctivitis IS pink eye. Figures.
It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious New Year's Eve. Of course. What did you expect?
And I destroyed (read: infected) everything and everyone in my path! (Cue evil laugh)
Speaking of evil, I'm halfway through the first book of the Twilight series. You know, the most popular books in the world right now? My review so far, you ask? Mediocre. She (the author) has me engaged, but she writes like I did in 6th grade, so I have a hard time not getting caught in the syntax.
I'm so glad to be able to write 2009!
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