***Astros***

April 23,2010
After a long week it was time to venture out on a Friday night. Of course if there is a ballpark within the state I usually become acquainted. Astros stadium was huge, believe me we walked in and realized our seats were as far away as possible from where we were standing, just saying! So after climbing ramp after never ending ramp in the  humidity, we finally found our 12$ seats with a beer in hand. We finished the beer and decided to smooze our way into better seats, Amy, #1 Yankees fan & Beth, #1 Sox fan..don't worry no one needs to know that. We walked around saw the train, you know the train that choo choos when the home team hits a home run? It's located under that fake Citgo sign. We all know the real one is located at Fenway. We ended up on the third base line, and check out our cup holders in front of our seat. Sonic saved us these seats..if you don't get the joke, you obviously haven't been following my blog and it's time to back track and do your homework. Fireworks exploded after the game and we ventured to the local Astros bar, Home Plate across the street. After some horrible service, and no I wasn't wearing any Boston apparel nor was Amy in her horrible Yankees gear, we stepped outside and started to retrace our steps to the car. Then we spotted our ride to the car a Rickshaw! If you don't know what one of these is and you are looking towards losing weight, guess what I just found your newest career. This guy who was working off tips alone was extremely personable, had recently lost 40lbs and had much patience when we dragged him to three different parking lots. I told you people I have no sense of direction. Obviously, my travel buddies don't either. We finally made it to our car I never said finding the highway home would be easy. We ended up driving past this bar, Beavers, well with a name like that we had to go in. We walked in expecting a dive bar, but it was the complete opposite with amazing drinks and light fixtures. I know random. The last night in Houston was coming to end and I will tell you I enjoyed Houston minus the humidity (and it's not even June) and the ONE WAY STREETS I could do without!

Don't say it too late....

So when I was in Texas staring at palm trees something happened at home to put life into perspective for me. I just want to take the time to say that I am truly blessed for my friends and family...especially my parents. I  am here because of them and I have become molded into the person I am because of them. Despite my flaws I'm not too bad a gal.

So Thank you

&

I love you. 

"I took my love and I took it down,
I climbed a mountain and I turned around,
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills,
'Til the landslide brought me down.

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Can I, handle the seasons of my life?
Mmm mmm, I don't know.
Mmm mmm.
 

Well I've been afraid of changing,
'Cause I build my life around you, 

    But time makes you bolder, children get older, 

  I'm getting older too, So...

    I've been afraid of changing,
      'Cause I build my life around you,
    But time makes you bolder, children get older

  I'm getting older too, 

I'm getting older too.

So, take this love, take it down.
Oh, if you climb a mountain and you turn around,
If you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills,
Well, the landslide'll bring it down, down,
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills,
Well maybe,
The landslide will bring you down,
Well, well, the landslide will bring it down"

~Fleetwood Mac

Just one of them days....

                                                                April 24, 2010
After hearing some not so good news this morning I was more then ready to head home and work in CT for the entire week. That's right no town cars, no planes, no hotels and no traveling for a whole week. So when I arrived at the airport and found out not once, not twice, not three times, but four that my flights had been delayed or changed I was not a happy camper. So after being in the airport for 5 hours and spending 5 hours on my blackberry, due to the fact that WIFI isn't free at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (now isn't that coincidental) my battery was almost dead by the time I was to board. My work phone was dead by this time.  And of course, both phone chargers were conveniently packed in my suitcase that was already checked. Again, we are talking about me here. I decided to test out this trusty Charging Machine. I grade it an F. Why because after inserting my 6$ and standing there for the 20 minutes both phones had absolutely no charge. The worst waste of 6$ ever. Sorry, Dad I'm definitely not retiring at 50 with purchases like these! My first connection to Atlanta was 3 hours past my actual time, however I had three seats in an EXIT row. The EXIT row has become my right of passage these days. Eight out of my last flights I have been put in an EXIT row. I have learned you can not say "UmmHmm" or "Yup" when the Flight Attendant asks you; "Are you aware that you are seated in an exit row and are you prepared to assist in case of an emergency?" You must say YES!" she snapped at me. But the leg room is well worth the responsibility. The roller-coaster of turbulence not so much. Oh, I did arrive home safely.

Thank God I had a pedicure!

Meow???

The Woodlands/Shenandoah, Texas is a beautiful location. I was actually telling someone last night on Skype that the Jenny Craig Centre is comparable to the San Diego home-office, and you all know how I feel about San Diego. Not to mention, Palm Trees make me happy. The center was the most organized one I have been to thus far, which meant I enjoyed stepping outside the backdoor and taking an actual lunch break in the most picture perfect plaza parking lot with waterfalls, fountains and palm trees I have ever seen. What am I talking about? It's the only one I have ever seen! The Center Director had a strange obsession with cats.....creepy ones posted all over the Centre that is. She has been working @ Jenny Craig since 1988, I highly hope this does not predict my future as a Cat Lady....

The Woodlands/Shenandoah Jenny Craig

Sonic Go-Live Centre #5

April 20,2010-April 24,2010

God is Love ~Rev Run

So my travel buddy, fellow East-Coaster, and coworker that was commonly mistaken for me, Clare, ran into Rev Run in the Airport. Go figure one of the few times we weren't on the same flight!

"Come Here Often....."

So many of you see all my postings and think "Does this girl actually work?" Well actually on Wednesdays & Thursdays of Go-Live I can often put in a minimum of 13 hour days. Why am I telling you this well because often times I am delirious upon leaving the center, combined with my natural blondness can often result in a story. So I left The Woodlands, TX Center this evening and had to go to Michaels Craft-store to pick up some materials for a project I am working on. So I went to the register and paid for my belongings and the cashier handed me a coupon and stated that it was "Only good for Saturday and Sunday of this week". So immediately my good-natured self (not to toot my own horn, but you would have done this too, hopefully not in the same manner that is) turned around and said to the gentleman behind me quote unquote; "DO YOU COME HERE OFTEN?" He then looks at me bashfully and says; "No, but my wife does." I instantly realize what just came out of my mouth to this man was a classic line as though I was hitting on him! "No, No... I say "I don't live in the area and just wanted to give you my coupon if you could use it as I won't be able to". Wow, a friendly gesture turned into Insert Foot Into Mouth. I proceeded to walk out of the store shaking my head and laughing at myself. 

Boulder, Pictures not included....

April 16, 2010

So I was going to share all my beautiful pictures of my wonderful night out in Boulder, but again we are talking about me. So do not ask HOW, but all of my gorgeous pictures have been deleted, erased, how ever you want to put it they are gone! The ironic part about it is that I honestly don't think pictures could ever retell the amazing night we had. Again, Colorado is another state that I never gave enough credit to. Honestly, the views alone are magnificent. The people that crossed my path this week made such an impact on me in  such a positive way. I could honestly see myself fitting in in CO. I know, I know, the beach isn't within walking distance, I don't ski or do YOGA, but there is something that drew me in. I will say I met an everlasting friend this week. It is very rare these days to meet someone you have an instant connection to, especially females nowadays! Downtown Boulder was so quaint and colorful. We had the most amazing Happy Hour @ The Med (themedboulder.com), which included the most decadent item I have ever eaten. A bacon wrapped DATE. Yes, a date. If you haven't indulged on this and have an opportunity to, don't let this mouth-watering treat pass you by! We then barhopped and went home with our abs hurting from laughing so hard.

"How far we travel in life matters far less than those we meet along the way" 

Hurry up already....

One day we will all be treated equally......I hope.....

Obama: Give Gay Couples Hospital Visiting Rights - CBSNews

URL: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/15/politics/main6400926.shtml

President Barack Obama is moving to grant gay and lesbian partners the same hospital visitation rights as married couples - seeking new rules that would remedy a longstanding thorn in the side of civil rights groups.

My fouth SONIC Go-Live Centre

Every Thursday I snap a photo of the team in the Center I am in. I think my main reason is because my weeks are starting to run into each other and I have to recall what time zone I am in, where I am, and who are these people again?? This team is super great! I went to take their picture, but they wanted me in it, because they said "I am now a part of the Lakewood, CO team" So we waited for the first client of the day to come in. The consultant handed me her folder with a smirk on her face, I looked down and saw this 60yr old woman's name and burst out laughing. SERIOUSLY, this is her name! The first picture came out blurry, and I don't think it's because she's on drugs. I'm so bad. I will be quiet now. :)

 Lakewood, CO #3455

April 14, 2010 - April 17, 2010

Don't let life pass you by.....

 April 13,2010
I seriously think we have been put on this earth to make our own self happy. Tonight is a prime example of this. I landed and arrived to my hotel by 4pm. I could have easily just went to my hotel and hibernated, but I decided to venture to downtown Denver. I typed in attractions into the trusty-ole GPS and came up with a winery in the downtown district. Who knew it was a specialty "wine store" aka a liquor store! Story of my life, but everything happens for a reason. I parked in the lot on Blake St. and started walking amongst the random crowds of people. Who knew Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies was one mile up to my right. I went to the ticket booth and asked for the cheapest ticket. "Four dollars to sit in the Rat-Pack" the kind gentleman stated. I couldn't pass up this offer. I ended up going into the baseball game by myself and having the time of my life. I wandered around the entire field, which was one of the nicest parks I have been to. I mean it's no Fenway Park, but I'm not biased or anything. I had a couple of Blue Moons, became best buds with a 76yr old usher named Stanley, who hooked me up with front row seats on the 1st-base line, and became a Rockies fan for the night. I mean come on people, it was root for the Rockies or the Mets?...it's a no-brainer, right, Dad? I used to be that person that was nervous to be anywhere by myself, and I felt as though maybe everyone was watching me or judging me. I focused all my attention on everyone around me and cared more about everyone else being happy in order for me to be happy. But I have come to the realization that by doing this I was letting life pass me by. So I am taking life by the horns and living for ME for the first time in my life. 

"It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy"

~Lucille Ball