Rumble at the Roller Rink...

S**t's goin' down at World of Wheels in Superior, WI!!!
So, last week, my friend Jayme was minding her own business at the roller rink, when some (excuse my language) whore! plowed into her on purpose. There were witnesses who saw the whole thing, and saw this girl single out Jayme and attempt to knock her down. There has been a "Roller Girls" club recentley formed in Duluth, and we think this chic was one of the newbies trying to show off her stuff. So, tomarrow, I'm bringing a posse to World of Wheels and we're going to check out the scene. I feel that with my background in figure skating, I can totally fake this girl out with my stellar moves, and do some skate jammin' on her ass! I won't turn to violence, only graceful revenge.

My new venture in Herbalife...

As some of you know, I am now an Herbalife distributor. And for the past few weeks I have been learning the ins and outs of the products and the business. It's exciting for me, because it works so well with my massage business and it's a great way to make some extra money and have a second stream of income. If anyone is interested in info please let me know. I've been taking the products myself and I've noticed that I have a lot more energy throughout my long days of massage. It's good stuff.

A Winter Wonderland of snow, ice and Dan's ponytail...

Well, we sure got our share of snow this year, all in one week!! Last weekend, I went up north with Dan's family to the Grand Superior Lodge and I just got some pictures from Shannon, (Dan's sister in-law.) As you know, we got snowed in there, but I couldn't have asked for a better place to be stuck. And with Dan's family, there's never a dull moment. Along with all of the snow, there was quite a big moment in Dan's life..... he cut his hair!!! His sister Lori cut off his ponytail at about 3 in the morning, after we all had a few beverages. I think Dan regretted it at first, but is now pleased with it. He has since gotten more cut off, so he looks even different now. I hope you enjoy the pictures. I had a wonderful weekend with the Maras/Esser clan, and when we got back home, we got pounded with another 2 feet of snow, and had one of the worst blizzards in the past 15 years. Well, here are some pictures of the weekend up north, and a before and after of Dan shedding off about 18 inches of hair. Enjoy!!

TBT

This last weekend, Dan and I and some friends went to Minneapolis for the Trampled by Turtles cd release concerts. They packed First Ave on both nights, and it was pretty wild! For those of you who aren't familiar with TBT, they are four Duluth boys who plays some crazy bluegrass. They just released their 3rd album, "trouble", and they are definetly becoming quite the band. They tour all over the U.S., and play at big festivals, and sell out venues like First Ave, and they're from Duluth!!! I remember watching them play to crowds of 20 or 30 at Pizza Luce, and now they can't even play at Luce because the crowd is a fire hazard! Well, they put on a good show, and the crowd usually rocks, too. Just picture a bluegrass mosh-pit...... It's fun stuff.

beautiful subconcious thoughts.....

A few nights ago, I slept better than I had in a long time. And I dreamt about the most beautiful, intricate images and people. The image that stayed with me long after I woke up, was of my Grandpa Lee. He came to me in the most bizzare sort of house with a fountain running through it. He looked like a younger version of himself, like the pictures of him when he was in the war, jumping in the water and waves of the ocean. The thing that made me so happy, was that he was so vibrant! I truly felt that he came to me, spiritually and gave me a sign that he thinks of me, as I think of him, too. I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvinated. I don't know exactly what it all means, but I felt a strong presence of something out of this world. I was so excited to share this with my mom the next day, and she told me how he was a "prayer warrior." Thought and prayer are things that never leave our souls and I could feel the power of my Grandpa and his thought of me.

Hot New Ride....

Dan and I have just recently bought a new car. well, it's a '95, but it's new to us. I tried to find a decent picture of the car. It's black, and Dan wants to tint the windows, like we have on the Kia. I guess tinted windows will make any car look cool (hence the Kia...) but seriously, this mazda is so sweet!! and it was a steal. It's the nicest thing I've ever driven and probably the nicest thing I'll ever drive. It's fun to have something that actually has POWER! I don't have a picture of myself or Dan in the car, but I'm pretty sure we look frickin' awsome. Dan said he sees people staring at him all the time when he's driving now. Who knows if it's the car or the stud behind the wheel.....

Panic Attack!!

I'm definetly itching to see some Widespread Panic. Dan is almost definetly going to Raleigh, NC in April, with some friends, but I won't be going with then. Late spring and summer are when we see them most. I have to say, that Jimi Herring is so awsome, and even though I liked George, Jimi blows him out of the water! To all that care, Panic is headlining at the Wakarusa Festival in Kansas. I would love to go! They won't be at 10k this year, but there are such good bands playing, that I still might make it out to Detroit Lakes anyway. Spring is coming fast, I feel it. And the good weather will be here soon. Let's see if Panic will make it up to Duluth's bayfront this year. It's not totally impossible.