i'm at the airport. 

about to be on my way. 

So so so so excited. :)

Jon & Kate Plus 8, Oh my!!!

I bet you thought I was going to blog about the misfortunes of the Gosselin clan. And while there is headline after headline about them. This in fact is not a blog about them. Nope. It seems that I was tagged by the lovely Halen for a blog survey.

And away we go....

What's your current obsession?
Talking about the YMCA and how it's making me crazy. I need to change that, er, I mean I need to get a life.
What's your weirdest obsession?
Hmm...I can't think of any at this point. But I'm sure I have them. Maybe reading about the fall of "Jon & Kate Plus 8". So sad.
What are you wearing today?
Classic Y outfit: black top, dark jeans, converse and my administration name tag. It's sexy.
Why is today special?
Because I get to hang out with a super cool chick tonight: Ellyn. I adore her.
What would you like to learn to do?
Be more patient with myself. I am my own worst enemy.
What's for dinner today?
Ball game foods. I'm watching a game tonight with Ellyn, Ang and Sarah.
What's the last thing you bought?
Art project gifts to work on with Ella and Zane: sun catchers, flowers and pots.
What's your favorite weather?
I normally love evening weather in Boulder during the summer. I know that's not a season, but it's what I like because it feels so crisp, clean and fresh. Love it.
What's your most challenging goal right now?
Getting my booty to they gym. I even work in a Y facility now and it's still hard to get there. Normally because if I'm there, even on the elliptical, they'll ask me questions about camp. But, yeah, that's just an excuse too. Tee he he...
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
I adore her. I miss her. I love her like crazy. Halen is one of my most favorite people because she is so creative, loving and has a great sense of humor. I watch her in awe sometimes as she is about her "Halen ways" that inspire me so. She's a bestie forever!!!
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
My immediate response is Scotland!! But, I wouldn't mind to live off the coast on a Greek Isle.
Favorite vacation spot?
Utah and Callifornia by the looks of my past traveling itineraries. But, I adore visiting Scotland & Ireland. They have my heart.
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
a Seevinck Latte-o-love and a yummy scone.
What would you like to get rid of?
School debt. boo!!
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
I'd go see Lola Belle. I've been missing her.
What's your favorite thing about the city you live in?
It's quaint and picturesque. Plus, I'm super close to all my lovely friends.
If you had $150 now what would you spend it on?
Shoes and books.
Do you admire anyone's style?
I agree with Halen, I too love the Jill Carter style. She always looks beautiful, chic and fabulous.
Describe your personal style?
I don't think I have one. Maybe I should work on that. I seem to wear the Y "uniform" everyday. Oopsies!!
Who is someone your heart is missing right now?
Always Hope and Halen. But, I've been missing my Papa Jack these days.
Name 3 things you'd like to do, visit or see in the next year?
A tour in wine country; trying all the lovely reds and whites my heart desires.
I want to see "Wicked" the musical in either Denver or San Fran.
Italy...I want to see & experience Italy!!!!


Now the rules of this tag:

1. Respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question you dislike with a question of your own invention.
2. Tag 7 other people you would love to learn more about.


Here's my Pick:

• Jenn


• Hope


• Rebecca


• Jamie


• Misty


• Becca -- I know Halen already tagged you, but i'm tagging you again. :)


• Kimmie

i need coffee, ASAP!!

My walls are up!

I realize that I have been super complain-y about work lately. It just tends to be a little more than I want to bear these days. I'm super tired. What I need is for the construction to be up, first week of camp to be over, and to have some sort of finality with my grandmother. Which by the way, the DNR has been signed and she's still holdin' on--just barely, but still holdin' on. She's not quite ready to go to that big pow wow in the sky. Yes, I just said that.

Let's see...

At work I answer calls non stop all day in between the registration process and financial assistance process. Since they are adding onto the Y we have all been moved to temporary places. Yesterday, I moved from a temporary spot, to another temporary spot. Which puts me 20 feet from the construction of the new billing/registration office--my new space when all is said and done. During this process, and as i've mentioned before I'm in my busiest time of year, I have jackhammers, drills, pounding hammers, and the list goes on right outside my door. And there's only a very thin wall to try to break the sound. It does not work, my friends. Because now during my already busy time, i'm screaming into the phone, explaining to parents why it's so noisy in the background or calling parents back because due to construction every 5th call the phones go out. Normally because they are rewiring or honestly, sometimes because they weren't paying attention and cut a line. I'm over this construction business. Thankfully today, I was able to see more headway with my new office area.

This was taken this morning around 11am...



It's stressful for us all though. We are 6 work days away from camp and we are all moving offices at a most inconvenient time. But what do you do? If the CEO says, "Move!". well, you move. My sweet friend Tasia is maxed to her limit as well. I came outside to check on her, and this is what I found....

Tasia: light pink shirt; Angie: dark pink. I didn't get the memo to wear the matching pink shirt and white skirt. 

Poor thing. She's overwhelmed because she has 4 work days to hire staff. And well, it's not as easy you think it might be. And I'll have you know, right after I took this picture I did the chicken dance for her. Yep, right there in front of the good ol' YMCA. Nice. By the time I left the Y, much later than my usual 6pm, my walls looked like this....

I think they would get done much quicker if they spent less time on the phone. Seriously!! Every time you go out there, someone is on their cell phone. 

Yesterday, wasn't a great day. I had a very large emotional breakdown, a heated disagreement with my boss--but I won, and basically had a hard time keeping it together. But today. Today was a different story. I managed to keep a little grace, patience and humor in my day. It probably helped that I prayed all day for sanity. Ask and you shall receive. With my good humor I managed to break out in song about the copier finally being fixed, a reprise of the copier being fixed and a little diddy of medley about jackhammers, mean parents and losing my mind. That one was actually funny. It made me laugh and my co-workers--one of them even added their own verse. Didn't see that coming!  

And finding a way to survive the insanity--even if it is breaking into an impromptu musical; that's all that counts, right? Right. 

FLOWERS!

It's been a rough week, to say the least!

I'm in my busiest season at the Y: Summer camp. Which means I'm in Boulder Valley soccer mom hell. My apologies if you are a soccer mom; but not really, if you act entitled, pushy, and down right mean. Because that's just not cool at all. And back to the loving place. 

As well as, I got news from my mother that my grandmother is about to die. I'm waiting for the call any day now. She needs to have surgery; however, with surgery, they doctors say she will not make it through that process. It would be too rough on her at this point. So, they are just making her as comfortable as possible and hoping for the best. 

With work and family I have been in stress overload. My stress has existed on several levels this week. So yesterday afternoon when I got home and there was a beautiful boquet of flowers waiting for me, I was utterly delighted. It put a huge smile on my face after such a long week.



A big THANK YOU to Rebecca, Vivien and Mook who always love me so well. You warmed my heart and ministered to my soul by your thoughtful gesture.  I felt so loved and encouraged. 

Love and Hugs to my California family today!!

Helena

I have a new friend. Helena. Unfortunately we haven't had much time to hang out as I've been super busy at work. But, my friends, this weekend Helena and I are going to get some bonding time. By the way, Helena is my new CamelBak Hydration Pack. Yep, that's what I said, hydration pack. On Sunday, Helena and I will head out for our maiden voyage hike together. I'm super excited about my new Helena CamelBak Hydration Pack. A great big thank you to my Y Besties who purchased my cool hydration pack for my birthday. You all Rock!!

WTF??

The things people come up with!!!

Punkette

This morning I spent my time giving Torrie a makeover. I thought she needed to be a little more edgy; and so I decided on this....




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yep!!
Torrie wanted to be a punker girl for a costume party today. So, this is what I created for her. It was fun. :)