Today is supposed to be a big day in my house... The first day back to school. Parents everywhere are rejoicing at the thoughts of reading the morning newspaper, finishing their hot cups of coffee, peeing alone, and silence... Oh the silence of the front door slamming shut behind the kids that are happily bustling off to school. Not only does today mark the first day of … [Read more...]
Losing my conference virginity – Finding community #ThisIsBliss
You know the old saying "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"? Well, I believe the reverse to be true too, you don't know what you're missing 'til it's been found. 2013 was a pretty crazy year for me. An epically crazy year in fact, and even that is an understatement! Amongst the host of life changing events that took place that year, was losing my conference … [Read more...]
Beat the heat and get out of the kitchen
I absolutely love summer, and out of sheer fear of winter rearing it's ugly head early, you will never catch me complaining about the heat. That said, right now it is hot, hot, hot! Multiply that by at least 42 and you have the temperature inside my house. Needless to say, the last thing I feel like doing after a long day at work is cooking, and further heating up my house. We … [Read more...]
{Summer Bucket List} HYAK River Rafting
Some things change, and some things stay the same... Case and point... Regardless of if you're 18 or 31 years old, you will scream like a 12 year old girl when racing down class 4 rapids... If you pee in the pool (or wet suit in this case) it will turn blue... Some of the most amazing experiences can be had in your own back yard... Standing at the front of a boat (any … [Read more...]
2014 Buick Enclave – Not your Grandma’s ride!
Much like a "forever home" I secretly envisioned myself driving my 2007 Dodge Charger until I passed it down to my son once he got his drivers license. Sure, my car would be 17 years old by then, and not nearly as cool as I once believed it to be, but it was my dream car - the first car that I had purchased all on my own and I was in love. While the love for my car never … [Read more...]