Steamboat Springs Birthday!!!

The layout is kind of funky, but I wanted to get all the pictures in that I could...

Well, I just got back from a weekend of Herbalife training in Steamboat Springs, CO. And it was AMAZING!!! I actually have picutures, too. So, I'm posting quite a few of them so you all can get an idea of the feel out there. Let me just say, I feel like a different person coming back from this weekend. I'm really excited about what I'm doing with my Herbalife. It was fun to have my birthday in a different place and meet some new people. Plus, it was great to spend time with Amber, Laura and Jason (who are in my herbalife team.) We had a blast. Enjoy the pics!

P.S. for reference, Amber is the tall blonde and Laura is the shorter one in the red...And the dude with the 'stache was a not-so-secret admirer.

MEDFORD

I haven't been keeping up with my blog lately, so that's why I'm doing two posts today. Also, I had a cancellation at work, so I have some time to sit at the computer. Anyhoo, I'm really impressed with a new band that has been circulating in Duluth. They are Medford. I saw them for the second time last night at the Brewhouse, and I thouroughly enjoyed myself. They seem (or rather look) young, but their sound is way beyond their years. They have a full sound, with harmonies, lead guitar, bass, drums, keys and and occasional accordian. I think everyone should check them out on their website: www.myspace.com/medfordband. You're able to hear their songs on their web page. So, check it out.

My First Half Marathon!!

Yes, it's true.... I ran 13 miles and didn't keel over at the finish line! Last sunday, annie and i ran the wells fargo half marathon, david and kaarin also ran, but they were much faster. All in all, it felt pretty good. Near the end, the wind really picked up and it felt like a tornado. We even saw a tree fall over and almost hit a child, it was crazy. But, we finished and were pretty sore for a couple days. I'm feeling back to normal now and ready to do it again next month for the Grandma's race.!
p.s. i'm also registered for the twin cities marathon, but i'm not totally sure i want to commit to that....

Why is winter here again??

Up north, here, we've just recieved about 10 inches of snow. It's april 4th!! And it's not just some light snow that will melt in a day, it's scary, freezing snow that is causing ice to form everywhere..... like my car. So, this morning, i get a call that i have a massage scheduled at 8:30am. So, i get myself out of bed, brave the cold, get outside, and my car door is frozen shut. i pull and pull on it, and it finally gives. but then, it won't latch shut! "what the hell is that?" i say. I don't know what else to do but drive while holding it shut. (which was a lot harder than i thought, plus my hands were getting cold.) i finally make it to work so that i can do my 30 minute massage and the door finally latches shut. But then, the really funny part, is that my client cancelled on me about 10 minutes before the appointment. That's funny, right? Anyhoo, that was my morning. I'm not complaining, really, i just see how when you get yourself in a bad mood, it kind of spirals. so, my bad mood stops here!

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!!