Experience

You know when you get to try something new and you really like it and all you can do is think about it? Such as rock climbing, snowboarding, sushi, etc...?

That's me and skiing. I am SO VERY glad that this year it's not "let's go for 3 days and ski again in 6 years." Matt takes it personally that I LOVE skiing, and only like snowboarding (he swears one day I am just going to fall in love with it... we'll see...I promised I would give it a fair chance), but I told him at least I can keep up with him on skis!

The only real point of this blog post is to retell myself that I am so in love with skiing. I am good. Dang good. I went yesterday, for fun by myself and pushed a little bit harder than I normally do. I sped up, remained in control, and felt exhilarated.

I guess that means it's only faster from here ;)... anyone wish to contribute to the "Virginia Needs A Helmet" fund? Hahaha.

Cheers,
V

Happy New Year

Here's sort of an update... of sorts... sort of... well, you get the idea....


I just about lost it today before work. I felt off- like- icky but not quite on the verge of sick. I tried calling in but my boss said, "Oh don't tell me you are calling in sick! We DOUBLED our sales yesterday over last year and we only have THREE photographers on the mountain today.. I need you!!"

So, I dragged my sorry butt to work (I wasn't even late or anything). Shot a few families, then left early.

Matt took really good care of me when I got home, and frankly I would have sunken into a dark abyss if it weren't for his warm arms.... well... his warm arms or the great sushi I had for dinner. One of the two.

(Side story [hooray?]: About 4 years ago I tried sushi for the first time and almost barfed it was so disgusting. I vowed myself off it and never wanted to try it again. After being repeatedly told it's "VERY DELICIOUS" I decided I would give it another try. Why not? So, at my work's xmas party my regional manager made some. It. Was. Perfection. Point of side story: I am addicted.)

The only reason I had sushi (very, very GOOD sushi) tonight was because I am top sales for my shop right now, and got a killer bonus. Huzzah for making money on my days off! I decided since I was "less healthy," better known as, "feeling like shit" and had some extra cash- I would treat.

And, Oh what a treat.


Anyhoo... I skied my first black diamond yesterday. Toot toot. Again- addicted.

Christmas is officially postponed until January 25th, and New Years is respectfully the 31st. Trevor and Nathan were up for the "real" holiday and it was great seeing Trev's eyes light up when he opened his presents (Thank you sis, he loves his projector books). He was also very determined to put the little colorful balls on the lights of our spiral ::coughghettocough:: tree.




I have made some amazing friends up here, too. The "breed" of people drawn to this area are generally really awesome people!

In other news:
I am very, very happy. I never said this has been an easy process, but with a little extra effort any situation has the potential to be beneficial (and lucrative!). I 100% believe in the power of positive energy and thoughts. I have conquered my fears (every. single. one.), I have begun to understand the universe, in my own way of course. I have felt bigger, more, better, and any other adjective along the same lines, than I ever have before- including love.

To the readers:
Thanks for tuning in. Sorry I haven't been updating as I should- but when life hands me lemons I grab the salt and say bottoms up! Here's to happiness, love, strength, and well-being.

Cheers...

humble pie... hehe...

I forgot that one other awesome lady broke over a thousand already, but in my defense- she did it during a huge special event weekend and she's been working there for 6 or 7 years.


Hehe.

big day

I broke a thousand dollars in sales today...



I got a bonus for it, too. I'm also, of course, the first person of the season to do so.


Hooray for me.

Hooray.

HOORAY!

I had a fabulous day today at work.


I have tomorrow off, then I work 8 days in a row.


Hm.

I still love it! Skiing everyday!! Making money for taking pictures of people. Working with awesome ladies!

"Hooray!!"

Ego

This blog is titled "Ego" because... well... it's about me :).

Work:
-Absolutely great! I have made some really good friends already and the people "on my team" are awesome.
-I get to ski everyday I work! Even days I don't work! hehe.
-I went down an intermediate run and didn't die. It was really darn steep.
-I love it!
-My job is a great ego booster (like I need one) because I already have someone crushing on me (so I have through the grapevine), and so many people there are friendly and I get smiled at a lot. It's always good for the soul to see smiles all day, every day.

Trevor/ Nathan:
-We took Trev skiing (pictures will be posted on flikr someday, I promise) this week and he did so well. He loved it and kept asking to go down again. We might get him his own gear for Christmas.
-He is so smart (duh!). He speaks in full sentences now like, "Mommy get Trevor's shoes and put shoes on please." Or something more adorable, "Please Mommy drink of water over there? [he points to a glass of water on the table]"
-I know some of you think me leaving was the worst possible solution to anything- but Nathan and I are getting along great.
-If you think it was awful, have lost respect for me, or don't understand any of it I suggest you ask Nathan how he is feeling about everything. Maybe that will clear some things up. I don't want to speak for him, of course, but we are all doing as well as we could be.

Matt & I:
-Happy.

All in all, I can tell it's going to be one kick butt season. Thanks to those of you who are sticking around, hanging in there with me, and loving me. You all make help my heart beat, my heart smile, my heart sing.

I love you.

I survived!

My first real day of work, coming down the slopes and all that...

I LOVE the ladies I work with. They are a blast.... now once my brain calms down from the super-dooper-oober-information-overload (I believe that's the technical term)... I will actually be able to enjoy coming down the slope, and taking pictures, and making money. Right now, my brain is about to 'splode.


Sorry I haven't given a decent update recently, it's been a relatively turbulent few weeks. :) Turbulence can be fun- it hasn't been bad at all. I got to see Trevor, talk with Nathan, work some things out, learn to ski, start work, meet new people... fun shtuffs.

This is a picture from when Nathan and Trevor came up. He tackled me :) A LOT. And I LOVED every second of it.