Nestled between the majestic, breath-taking mountains of Colorado, is this small, vibrant beautiful city of Denver. On Saturday I went to the Contemporary Art museum, had some wine and great food and then walked around Denver checking out the architecture and sights of my little "home town"...

Sunday I went to the Celestial seasonings plant where they make herbal teas from around the world. It was such a great tour and we got to drink and taste as much of their teas as we wanted - 104 varieties of tea to be exact... After that I went Indoor skydiving.. oh yes I did!!! It was a load of fun, I was nervous and afraid almost to the point of not wanting to participate - but once I got into that wind tunnel I was like a kid in a Candy store!! It was awesome!!

I only have a DVD - no pics.. I will find a way to post it on here :-)))) Its pretty funny.

I like to feel.....

The softness of a baby's cheeks

The sunshine on my face in the midst of a cold winters day

The elation when a good friend calls after a long time

The crunch of an Autumn leaf beneath my feet

The excitement of doing something for the first time

The awe of beholding an amazing sunset

The flutter of my heart at a song that brings back a good memory

The wind in my hair

The ocean sand in between my toes

I like to hear...

The giggle of little babies

The rain against the window

The silence and subtle creeks in an old church building in Europe

The sound of the voice of someone who brings my heart joy on the other end of a phone line

My mother's laughter

The sound of a song being played on a piano with no accompanying sounds

I like to taste...

The sweet first bite of a choclate covered strawberry

The first bite of a sour patch!

A Red full bodied wine, but one which disappears on the tongue leaving you wanting more

My mum's home cooked food!

I like to see...

The sun teasing the snow covered mountains with crimson beauty before she says goodnight

The smiling face of a loved one

The majesty and artistry of beautiful European architecture

My turtle dig for pebbles
The moonlight in a black empty sky

I like to experience....

A poetry reading in an Italian village alley

A formula one race anywhere in the world

My first awaking mood (which is usually a good one!)

A well thought out surprise bestowed on me

Helping someone

I like to be...

Inspired

Complimented

Acknowledged

Right!!!

Breathtaking.... taken from my window while admiring the beautifully decorated winter sky....

Work is prodding along nicely, even though I am still extremely busy and never have enough hours in the day, it is manageable and I don't go home with a headache, stiff neck and a pile of frustration..

Today we had a thanksgiving potluck at work, it was heaven, the Turkey and Ham and all the food looked and smelled divine. I had a small piece of turkey, because I am on a diet (again).. but I am determined to reach my goal so even the smell of mashed potatoes.. pumpkin pie...ham... hmm (I wonder if there is any leftover!! ha ha).. nope even that could not make me "cheat". Holidays or no holidays!

I am looking forward to flying out to Phoenix next week - most people have taken the whole week off to make the most of the 4-day weekend. I chose Phoenix, even though I go there SO Much.... it's just because it's warm and have alot of nice shops hahaha.

So tonight on Smallville it's DOOMSDAY - Can't wait!!! But before that I am going to brave the cold and join the HR and IT people for happy hour festivities...

Oh the joys!

Updates...

We had a day of snow.. that was kind of freaky, it was like a shock to the system to have sunny weather and then wake up one day and realize you haven't even packed out your snow boots yet!!! brrr. But after that one day the weather has gotten progressively warmer. Today for example it is in the high 60's!! I took an hour and a half lunch and walked ever so slowly and reluctantly back to the office and almost fell into a drain because I was warming up my face in the gorgeous sunshine (note to self.. open eyes when walking! LOL).

The weekend was alot of fun. I didn't make the IT happy hour on Friday, but I did go watch the new "James Bond" movie... Well.. I enjoyed it.. but I was disappointed that in the age we live in.. they didn't give 007 a Desert Eagle! I know that many will argue and say he has to wear a suit slash tux - how on earth will a DE fit into a suit.. I say - MAKE IT WORK!!!! It's NOT supposed to be realistic!!!!
So anyway... I now no longer have wheels to cruise around in, and even though I primarily walk everywhere, It was nice to be able to hop in the car and just go outside of LoDo.. So, Saturday I hopped onto the Lightrail which is the train system that runs through the city. It was a chilly but gorgeous day and I was actually excited at the novelty - I felt like a tourist!! :-)) - I went to Park meadows mall, did some (mild) shopping, and just wondered around. Afterwards, I went for a mani/Pedi and relaxed for the afternoon.


Saturday night we went to Jet - which is a small, very upscale club / lounge in a hotel. It was fun. The only reason I really go to clubs is because i LOVE (love love love) dancing.. I don't like the club scene persay, it is like a meat market. But, I have a strategy - I dress conservatively, never go with just a bunch of girls and I always dance with my guy friends, it keeps those preditors at bay. Saturday it was an exclusive party with some of my friends who used to be Broncos Cheerleaders - so you KNOW they can dance.. That was the best part - dancing with girls who are not there to shake their goods for men.. but to dance because they can and love it!! I danced so much, my old unfit muscles were aching!!


I only left when the "ugly lights" came on.. Oh - here in the States at 1:30am they switch on all the lights, bright as the sun - that indicates that it is time to leave - have you ever?? because at 2am they are not allowed to sell anymore alcohol in Colorado. But by then everyone's makeup is on their clothes, they are staggering around and you get to see what you were REALLY dancing with hahaha.


Sunday, I was up at 4am dealing with a situation over email and then I could'nt get back to bed. I got up, cleaned and at 9am went for breakfast and Corner Bakery and decided to go watch another movie. I started feeling tired and went home to veg for the rest of the day.

I removed all the pebbles from my turtle tank cause guts over there was eating the pebbles. Then he looked thoroughly bored and depressed so I put some back, I made sure it was only the ones he could NOT eat - like a little play pen.... he was happy again, but he was still giving me a semi-evil eye - NOT impressed!!


The weekend was awesome and it was even more awesome to get to work today to a clean, neat and organized cubicle, all my files done, my project wrapped up and ready to start catching up... ahh life is good again :-)))))) Smiles Smiles... :-)))))

Knowing when to let go.

You know, since I was little, I had a very hard time in letting go of things.. especially people. Whenever I connected with someone, I would be so loyal and hold onto that relationship even if it was to my own detriment.

Is anything more important in life than getting to know ourselves as a whole and as an essence of love and relationships? Each person needs to bring and embrace freshness and candor with each new relationship.

Over the past few years I have gained and lost quite a few good friends too. That was really hard. In every human heart we all feel the call to be simple, to be present, to be real, to be accepted and to express ourselves to others. And when we connect on the deepest of levels, our hearts find a sense of satisfaction.

Sometimes, I have lost those relationships because our lives were filled with useless battles. I have fought for things that now make no sense and not fought hard enough for the things that truly matter. Now, letting go should NOT become easy and it never is.. for something that is important to you. But you do need to learn how to let things go.

When it comes to people.. I hold on. I have the 5-rule.. Give a person 5 benefits of the doubt before you question their character. Might seem a little strange... but in my limited life experience.. when someone hurts you, betrays you, ignores you, disappoints you... give them the benefit of the doubt... allow their humanity to be portrayed.. 5 times before you make decisions about how they value you as a friend.. Seem a little extreme? Maybe..

And When you do walk away... walk away in peace and in sincerity.. No resentment.... regardless..

These lessons I learn even today... :)

The End of Seasons...

So - Autumn is coming to an end, Formula 1 has come to an end..

Sometimes, the end of seasons and things can leave you in sombre spirits... but there is always the hope of new beginings...

To everything there is a season,
a time for every purpose under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die;
a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
a time to kill and a time to heal ...
a time to weep and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn and a time to dance ...
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to lose and a time to seek;
a time to rend and a time to sew;
a time to keep silent and a time to speak;
a time to love and a time to hate;
a time for war and a time for peace.

ecclesiastes 3:1-8I

Today I was walking to work in the chilly weather, what a beautiful morning! The workers are starting to put up the Christmas lights, and people are starting to feel the holiday vibes.

Yesterday the Events Commitee here at work (of which I am a part..... and you all said in unison "OFCOURSE YOU ARE!!! LOL) - met to plan our thanksgiving party at work. Being the social expert that I am, I enjoy being part of something fun at work. So that added a little excitement to my day.

I have been drowing myself in Financial crap (I know you are bored of hearing that already), but it gives me a little energy boost when I break from the monotony and do something fun.

On Monday I did an In-house training course to learn how to use our Publishing Software products. It was simple and easy to use and I had a big smile on my face, because now I can finally do something a little creative. Even though I am largely a process person even though I am enigmatic because I am right brained, yet my creativity eludes me! So one would think: Right brained = scatter brained (yep kinda) but at my job I am very neat and organized and at home I am more relaxed, but I love to come up with systematic process and management of things as opposed to create something amazing... But since I started learning how to use Quark Express - I started developing a little new project which I am going to post onto my blog shortly,

It's very exciting and I am bursting at the seams to share it with you... its funky and fun!!! heeheee So watch this space...

I got so excited, I forgot what I started saying.. oh well!!

The forgotten pictures from Connecticut! Here are some pics from the wedding I went to In Connecticut... :-)

Well, actually more accurately.. Holyoak Massechusettes.

Halloween 2008

Isn't it crazy how adults dress up in costumes all over the city and act like kids! That was me on Halloween - it was fun. I decided to not completely humiliate myself, I went for the safe choice...

All night people were calling me "Danica Patrick" - Which I suppose is not too insulting....

Check out my friend, Lindsey - she made that costume herself, everyone thought it was awesome!

Better update soon....