Since Chris is from Louisville and we can’t make it back to his “Old Kentucky Home” for the greatest two minutes in sports this year, we are bringing the Kentucky Derby to Raleigh, N.C.! We are hosting a Derby party and my mind is already spinning on all the fun ways to spice up the day with all things Kentucky.
Without giving away too much (wouldn’t want to spoil any surprises) … here are a handful of things you can’t have a Derby party without …
HAPPY DERBY TO YOU!
I love this quote because it reminds me to live in the moment, which I am working on doing. One of my very favorite things to do is to dance with my two beautiful nieces, whether it’s in a public place or by ourselves. I hope it teaches them to live in the moment too. Life is too short and too precious to get caught up in life’s every day stresses.
Last year brought endless change and milestone markers for Chris and me. New house, a new marriage, new jobs for both of us and a new puppy. Well why not shake it up again, right? I recently accepted a job offer with a digital marketing agency in downtown Raleigh to work on the project management team. The agency’s biggest clients are IBM and Google. I am thrilled for the opportunity and cannot wait to get started next Tuesday. I’ve enjoyed my experience at my current place of employment and really like the people I work with, but am ready for a new scene with lots of room for growth!
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It’s the start of round 2 games in the 2012 March Madness tournament, and it’s GAME DAY for the INDIANA HOOSIERS!! I have a lot of pride and a lot of hope that my Hoosiers will make a statement in this year’s big dance.
I was listening to the radio this morning on my way to work and they were talking about how to pick your bracket for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Do you pick your team, the one closest to your heart, to beat every opponent they face and take it all; or do you think realistically and pick the teams that have been sitting at the top of the rankings all season to have a better chance at winning your office or family pool? Of course, my heart wants to believe that IU has the ability to go all the way this year. They did beat #1 Kentucky and #2 Ohio State, along with turning in some other impressive upsets, but do they have what it takes after being out of the “dance” for so long to step up in the spotlight? I’d personally like to think so … but I’m likely only accompanied by other IU alums and current students in my thinking. What about Norfolk State fans? Norfolk State is ranked 15 in the West region and naturally has a near impossible lineup of teams to beat to go all the way. Do those fans have their Spartans as 2012 champs? Hmm … doubtful outcome.
Solution: submit multiple brackets. This is one of the few things in life where you can please your head and your heart. You keep your loyalty, and possibly win some money along the way.
GO HOOSIERS!! (enjoy the video!)
Today marks the one year anniversary of Chris and I being home owners! Time has certainly flown by. Reminiscing on March 8, 2011 I remember taking a half day from work, meeting Chris at our old apartment and driving to the bank to go through the formal closing procedure. A million signatures later, the selling agent handed us a packet with keys and we were out the door and on our way to walk into what we “owned” but hadn’t paid for yet. A pretty strange feeling really. After a quick and giddy look through we popped a bottle of champagne and took in the moment. Then, we did what any homeowner would do … we headed straight for Home Depot! I think the total count that night was three trips back to Home Depot because we forgot just one more thing.
So, one year later the inside of our house is kinda/sorda painted, semi furnished and lacks landscaping! It doesn’t sound like it but we actually have done a lot, and in my opinion our house looks awesome, but we definitely have a long way to go. I don’t have enough room my hands to count how many people told us that it doesn’t need to be done overnight, and I guess we took it to heart. Our bank account can’t support our taste just yet anyway.
So … here’s to Chris and me and one very happy year of owning a home together!
Here’s a shot last year at Christmastime! If this doesn’t make me feel like an adult, I don’t know what does.
Try to read this post and not smile. I dare you. :-)
Finally, we found out who did it.
They always want to save the world, or at least save your bad day.
They never mean any harm … they are just “interested”.
Even the biggest ones are big babies, which is the same for people too!
They are your best buddies.
And of course … my little love who always knows how to put a smile on my face. Meet Hoosier. She’s the very best.
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