In 2016, I see myself on the Great Wall of China, running a marathon. It will be my biggest adventure yet and official training starts on JANUARY 4 (to keep myself accountable).
Cheers!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
再见 2015, 您好 New Year!
In 2016, I see myself on the Great Wall of China, running a marathon. It will be my biggest adventure yet and official training starts on JANUARY 4 (to keep myself accountable).
Cheers!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Um, hi!
2015 has been such a whirlwind!
I was promoted, my sister got married, Tough Mudder was cancelled (so much for my 2015 NY resolution), signed up for a MARATHON on the GREAT WALL OF CHINA, started training for the marathon, joined Haute Barre, celebrated 28 YEARS of life, bought tickets to the Packers/Vikings games (at TCF AND Lambeau), going to Jingle Ball 2015, bought round trip airfare to CA in January, two wonderful friends announced their engagements, so far three weddings to attend next year and the holidays are upon us!
So many wonderful things have been happening and I've been completely busy with *trying* to finish my book before book club next Tuesday (The Goldfinch - so good but soooo long), training for a marathon (running a half marathon tomorrow, yikes) and everything else on my list.
So sorry for my absence the past few months. Love you all.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Jetsetter
It's been a crazy few months!
Traveling to Boston for work, to New York City, back to Boston and then back to New York City. Back and forth, back and forth.
I cannot complain what so ever! I love it.
I had a fabulous time in NYC because I got to spend quality time with Tanta (Aunt Minna)! I also cannot forget the lovely 12 hours I also got to spend with my Uncle Travis and Aunt Ruth when I arrived in NYC. We walked from the High Line from 34th Street and 12th Avenue down to Washington Street, then walked to the fabulous restaurant called American Cut. The food was incredible and the company was pretty fantastic too!
The next morning, Tanta and I sent Ruth and Travis back home and strolled to the Museum of Modern Art. Our favorite pieces are from the impressionist era; i.e. Degas, Roden, Monet, Van Gogh. We also walked along 5th Ave to admire all the different and fabulous shopping stores. We also saw the movie The Age of Adaline. We loved and enjoyed it very much!
The following day we visited the upper East side (brings me back to one of my favorite shows, Gossip Girl!) and toured The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Such wonderful and magnificent pieces of art stored here and I could spend every day wandering the halls and gardens of this place. We walked back to mid-town through Central Park and what a lovely stroll it was!
The rest of the week I worked at the client location in mid-town and also enjoyed the AMAZING show Wicked! I loved it! The show, actors, music and orchestra were incredible and emotionally moving.
I traveled home the following week and flew back to NYC for an additional week. I was able to spend an evening with Tanta and we enjoyed the Broadway show, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It was highly enjoyable and Alex Sharp was magnificent!!
After the short week in NYC, I flew to Las Vegas with my sister for Rock in Rio's pop weekend! We met up with my good friend Heidi, who flew in from good ol' Nebraska, and stayed with the Strodes for the weekend. We had an amazing time at the festival because we got to here performances by; Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Charlie XCX, Tove Lo, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Echosmith etc. We had a blast and even got to enjoy the VIP tent for a good thirty minutes. The weekend flew by way too fast but we had such great company!
As the weeks flew by I also found the time to fulfill by duties as the Maid of Honor by helping throw my sister's bridal shower! Danielle was extremely thankful for all the hard work that was done to make the party a big hit.
Her wedding day is June 13th, just around the corner! I've finished my MOH speech and I'm thinking it will be a big hit with the bride and groom, guests included. I can't wait to be apart of something so special and to be able to stand by my sister's side as she says "I do!" I'm going to be a very busy bee until the wedding day but look for a new post after the day has commenced because I will be writing all about it. :)
Traveling to Boston for work, to New York City, back to Boston and then back to New York City. Back and forth, back and forth.
I cannot complain what so ever! I love it.
I had a fabulous time in NYC because I got to spend quality time with Tanta (Aunt Minna)! I also cannot forget the lovely 12 hours I also got to spend with my Uncle Travis and Aunt Ruth when I arrived in NYC. We walked from the High Line from 34th Street and 12th Avenue down to Washington Street, then walked to the fabulous restaurant called American Cut. The food was incredible and the company was pretty fantastic too!
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| Aunt Ruth and I sitting on the red swing, just two blocks from Tanta's apartment. |
The next morning, Tanta and I sent Ruth and Travis back home and strolled to the Museum of Modern Art. Our favorite pieces are from the impressionist era; i.e. Degas, Roden, Monet, Van Gogh. We also walked along 5th Ave to admire all the different and fabulous shopping stores. We also saw the movie The Age of Adaline. We loved and enjoyed it very much!
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| Claude Monet - Water Lilies |
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| Vincent Van Gogh - Starry Night |
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| The Met |
The following day we visited the upper East side (brings me back to one of my favorite shows, Gossip Girl!) and toured The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Such wonderful and magnificent pieces of art stored here and I could spend every day wandering the halls and gardens of this place. We walked back to mid-town through Central Park and what a lovely stroll it was!
The rest of the week I worked at the client location in mid-town and also enjoyed the AMAZING show Wicked! I loved it! The show, actors, music and orchestra were incredible and emotionally moving.
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| Playbill and ticket for Wicked |
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| Wicked at the Gershwin Theater |
I traveled home the following week and flew back to NYC for an additional week. I was able to spend an evening with Tanta and we enjoyed the Broadway show, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It was highly enjoyable and Alex Sharp was magnificent!!
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| Playbill and ticket for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time |
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| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Ethel Barrymore Theater |
After the short week in NYC, I flew to Las Vegas with my sister for Rock in Rio's pop weekend! We met up with my good friend Heidi, who flew in from good ol' Nebraska, and stayed with the Strodes for the weekend. We had an amazing time at the festival because we got to here performances by; Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Charlie XCX, Tove Lo, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Echosmith etc. We had a blast and even got to enjoy the VIP tent for a good thirty minutes. The weekend flew by way too fast but we had such great company!
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| First day at the Rock in Rio festival! |
As the weeks flew by I also found the time to fulfill by duties as the Maid of Honor by helping throw my sister's bridal shower! Danielle was extremely thankful for all the hard work that was done to make the party a big hit.
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| Beth, BRIDE (Danielle) and myself at Northwoods Brew Pub for Danielle's bridal shower! |
Her wedding day is June 13th, just around the corner! I've finished my MOH speech and I'm thinking it will be a big hit with the bride and groom, guests included. I can't wait to be apart of something so special and to be able to stand by my sister's side as she says "I do!" I'm going to be a very busy bee until the wedding day but look for a new post after the day has commenced because I will be writing all about it. :)
Monday, February 16, 2015
Keeping It Real
It's been some time since I've written. I am not lazy. I have been on energy saving mode.
It's just another Monday. I'm at my work desk listening to Pandora.com, Miranda Lambert station. I love this station. Oh, it's snowing.
The past few months have been a whirlwind really. Where has the time gone? It's 2015.
For Thanksgiving I traveled to CA to visit the Saxe family (and Brewer family). I spent time at the beach and reminiscing with my grandpa and grandpa.
I've been working hard for my company and was able to travel to the East coast for work (job perks). I may be going back soon for another week or two, I'm just waiting to hear if it's set in stone. Unfortunately I don't ever find out I'll be traveling unless it's a few days before I have to leave. It's a good thing I like the spontaneity.
Did I mention it is snowing?
For 2015, my plan is to finish the Tough Mudder! I'm already registered so now all I have to do is prepare for the tough feat. The race will be in July outside of the Twin Cities. I'm really looking forward to finishing strong with my team (Dad, Danielle, Scott and Ben [teammates as of today's date]) with Krista cheering us on!
My niece, Isla, is officially two years old. She is the twinkle in my eye and smile in my heart. I adore her so much and I spoil her. If I could give her everything in the world I would do it.
I spent Valentine's day weekend with my mother and we had a great weekend sharing laughs and losing money at Mystic Lake casino, haha. I wouldn't have wanted to spend Valentine's Day with anyone else this year. It was such a great weekend!
Next weekend I get to spend with my girlfriends. We bought tickets to see Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias. I know you're jealous.
Powder is still falling from the sky. Where is Spring?
I've been reading the same book for two months now. Not that it isn't interesting, I enjoy it very much. It's titled The Client by John Grisham. I have the time to read it but for some reason I choose to watch trashy TV instead. What is wrong with me? I want to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and TV is ruining me and society. I'm going to start doing more for myself. However it's Monday and The Bachelor is on tonight, haha. Enough said.
It's just another Monday. I'm at my work desk listening to Pandora.com, Miranda Lambert station. I love this station. Oh, it's snowing.
The past few months have been a whirlwind really. Where has the time gone? It's 2015.
For Thanksgiving I traveled to CA to visit the Saxe family (and Brewer family). I spent time at the beach and reminiscing with my grandpa and grandpa.
I've been working hard for my company and was able to travel to the East coast for work (job perks). I may be going back soon for another week or two, I'm just waiting to hear if it's set in stone. Unfortunately I don't ever find out I'll be traveling unless it's a few days before I have to leave. It's a good thing I like the spontaneity.
Did I mention it is snowing?
For 2015, my plan is to finish the Tough Mudder! I'm already registered so now all I have to do is prepare for the tough feat. The race will be in July outside of the Twin Cities. I'm really looking forward to finishing strong with my team (Dad, Danielle, Scott and Ben [teammates as of today's date]) with Krista cheering us on!
My niece, Isla, is officially two years old. She is the twinkle in my eye and smile in my heart. I adore her so much and I spoil her. If I could give her everything in the world I would do it.
I spent Valentine's day weekend with my mother and we had a great weekend sharing laughs and losing money at Mystic Lake casino, haha. I wouldn't have wanted to spend Valentine's Day with anyone else this year. It was such a great weekend!
Next weekend I get to spend with my girlfriends. We bought tickets to see Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias. I know you're jealous.
Powder is still falling from the sky. Where is Spring?
I've been reading the same book for two months now. Not that it isn't interesting, I enjoy it very much. It's titled The Client by John Grisham. I have the time to read it but for some reason I choose to watch trashy TV instead. What is wrong with me? I want to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and TV is ruining me and society. I'm going to start doing more for myself. However it's Monday and The Bachelor is on tonight, haha. Enough said.
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