Bib 13

This morning, we pulled into the lot for a ski race. And as we were getting out the skis, she said, "Mom, wouldn't it be really cool if I got bib 13 today?". Yes, I said, but I think we both knew the chances of that were slim to none.

See below. Need I say more?

One Big Love

Education these days..

Just read the Sunday Times - and read a great article about new majors in college - had to write the shortened list so I won't forget:

1. Narrative Medicine (connecting lit & medicine)
2. Homeland Security
3. Cyber Security
4. Urban Environment (sustainability)
5. Cultural Sustainability (social justice & sustaining communities)
6. Education Leadership
7. Energy Systems Engineering (cars)
8. Construction Management
9. Specialized MBA (pick your thing!)
10. Social Networking (media)

Hmm....wonder what these will be next year?

Happy New Year!

I have decided to do 52 new things in 2010 - 52in2010. Should be fun and certainly a challenge! I'll list what they all are in another post.

In the meantime - here is a good basic list of resolutions for me:

1. don't skip any meals
2. take my vitamins
3. eat slowly
4. eat the right foods
5. don't get on my scale everyday
6. exercise more
7. go to bed earlier
8. FLOSS daily!
9. lift weights
10. stop to smell the roses - relax!

Julie & Julia

Just watched "Julie & Julia".

What a great motivational movie. I love Julia for her determination and drive. I love Julie for her determination and drive.

christmas cards

why?

i send cards this time of year to touch base with friends and family far and near. those that live far away, i like to let them know that they are still important in my life and that i miss them. and for those that live close, i use it as an opportunity to write a one-liner to let them know something special that i might not have told them otherwise.

why do people send cards with nothing other than the greeting and their names printed? i don't understand this. it tells me that sending the card was perhaps a burden, that the sender didn't have time to spend the 30 seconds to write something, anything at all......

why do people send cards with photos of themselves? to brag about how they look? i understand sending photos of your children. they grow and change each year and it's great to document that growth and share it with friends and family.

why do people send year end re-cap letters letting people know what they have done all year? no matter how you put it - they always come off a gloating letter of how wonderful their family/children are. this child did that, that child did this, my husband did this, we traveled here and there, purchased this and that. I mean come on....the first thing is - who cares? and second why do people feel the need to share all that with so many others. is it really important when one buys a new car? how a child placed in sports? academics? isn't it just important that your childrean are happy and healthy? putting labels to their successes just comes across in a form letter as bragging!

i'm sure many will disagree. this is just my take!

Christmas Donation

Today I donated 2 gifts to a family in town for a 14 month old child. Going to the store, spending the money, wrapping the gifts and delivering was so little for me to do.....and I hope means a lot to the family this Christmas.

It felt so great!