3 years later...and finally grown up?

I felt very grown up today.

I had to walk across property this morning really early to set up for a class. It was quite cold, so I had my pea coat on with a scarf wrapped up nice and tight around my neck. I was proactive and set the automatic coffee maker to start this morning, so I could grab a travel mug and head out the door.

So, I'm carrying my coffee in one hand, checking the news on my BlackBerry in my other hand, meanwhile I've got a laptop in a case draped over my shoulder. Combine all that with my pea cot and scarf and - voila! - I came to the realization that I felt like a professional! I felt like I should have been a guest at the hotel for a conference, and I was on my way to a meeting.

Kind of sad, actually. I've been out of college for 3 years. But - it was still a nice feeling!

And fingers crossed...it will snow tonight for the next 2 days! We'll see.

An early Christmas!

I just remembered that I recieved a Broadmoor gift card back in March for being nominated for Employee of the Month. And I never spent it!! Our resort has retail shops and is upping our employee discount this week to kick start the Christmas shopping season off.

So I decided to search for it when I got home tonight. I remembered it being in an old wallet, I just had to find it. And once I located it - BAM! I hit about 4 different gift cards! I don't even remember getting them, and I must have left them in there just in case I found myself at those stores. Then, I switched wallets and forgot to transfer the cards.

It's like I had an early Christmas! Wonderful little treasures! Just wanted to share my happiness!

Nice vacation

Well, it's working again...for now. Apparently the internet has been slower the past few days, but I haven't noticed. Then again, I'm not an online gamer. :-)

I don't totally have anything specific to talk about except that today was my first day back to work from my 5 day Thanksgiving vacation. Talk about bummer! It wasn't too hard to catch back up after being out, but it was just annoying because there was TV that needed watching, a video game that needed to be played, and a dog to be walked. I think I enjoyed my lounge time off a little too much! If you looked through my last few posts, I was very busy with family events, and trips to the dog park and hiking...it was a great vacation, and I didn't even travel anywhere! I can't even do a vacation sum-up post, because I've blogged everyday!

Bailey did go to the dog park and on walks several times, so he wasn't totally a bum. But I think I wore him out by going on all the trips! I think he's ready for me to go back to work!

On another hand, today is the last day of NaBloPoMo and - I DID IT!!!! I blogged each and every day, even when I didn't have something to blog about or my internet was down!! I was even able to blog twice in one day on two separate occasions! I'm very proud of myself and feel a great sense of accomplishment. I will say, however, that I feel a little relieved. I don't think I will continue to blog each day for sure, but it's almost like I will feel "weird" if I don't post. It's just so hard to come up with something if I have nothing particular in mind.

But keep reading!!

Bogus internet

Our internet is spotty again so this is, once again, from my phone.

Today was a great day. Nothing special, butI tackled the kitchen again, and took Bailey to the dog park!

I also played Lego Batman and got quite a few more levels. It was a great end to a 5 day vacation. Let's just say I don't want to go back to work!

My first Christmas Wreath

Over the years, my parents have, of course, bought wreaths for our houses. But this year, I found a great deal on Christmas items, and decided to make my very own, first homemade wreath! Check it out!

First of all, I got these really cute Christmas socks, and they have sparkly thread! They're keeping my feet warm right now! (And just in time - it's supposed to start snowing tonight!)

So here are all the materials: a wreath, 3 attachments, and a box of little ornaments to fill in the spaces.

Here's the "staged" wreath, so I could see where I wanted to put the attachments.

And here's the final product, with the ornaments added in arrangements intended to look like berries!

Then, finally - the wreath made it onto the door, and fit so perfectly that I can still see through the peephole!

Cheeseman Canyon

Yesterday, Justin wanted to go fishing in an area called Cheeseman Canyon. Well, I really don't like fly fishing, but he talked me in to going with him because I could bring Bailey and get him some great exercise! It was beautiful, to say the least, and I got some great shots of the most handsome Weimaraner ever. (ok - I'm a little bias!)

Puppies!!!

So I don't drink Jim Beam, but this commercial couldn't be more true. Give me a man with a puppy any day of the week!

Click here to see a very funny commercial!! (Karen approved).

(For those of you worried, it's a clean commercial. Nothing innappropriate.)