Politics

I am joining in the blogging world to discuss (ever so slightly) politics. But first can i point out in the background of this pictures - does anyone else think the guy in the suit on the right side of the picture look like Bill Clinton - that was the first thing i thought. I know it can't be (we would have heard it if Clinton was at the Convention) but doesn't he look just like him.

I don't want to get into the politics argument - so i won't really - but i did think Palin's speech last night was well delivered and good - i can't compare it to Obama's because i didn't hear his - but i have heard others say it was comparable in charisma. I think people who say McCain choosing her was rash decision took that back (at least a little) last night. Yes, i will admit her experience is weak (i am not 100% for or against i am just stating what i am observing) - but i think she is an intelligent woman who will support McCain and compliment his skills nicely. I think her investment in Alaska and knowledge of the oil industry will be a good push to seriously look into alternative energy options - which is a big issue.
Immigration - well lets admit that isn't the deciding factor for either candidate - considering both want to put a 700mile fence along the border of Mexico (does this sound stupid or like a waste of money to anyone other than me). Economics - none of the candidates know what to do with a natural fall in the economy (because it HAS to happen) but i would like to know what economic advisers each would bring into office -because they are the ones that know what they are talking about and will affect how and when the turn will take place - but i guess i will always agree to putting money back into the economy by creating jobs and helping business through tough times instead of different programs - to simply give money out. The war - i am very hesitant to say much - but progression is being made - good is happening (we know this because of the reports and the fact that the media is so quiet about it right now) - how could we just pull out now - why would we waste these past years and money by not accomplishing the task at hand when it is so close.

So much for not really getting into politics - but i am trying to keep it mellow and trying to really get an opinion this time around not that it really matters my state would be blue without any campaigning - but i want to be able to say i voted even if it doesn't make a difference - so what did you think of the Palin's speech last night?

Happy Birthday Dad

I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Dadand Happy Anniversary to my Parents!

Here are some pictures i took from their blog so you can see how great they are!

They are both so supportive - I am so lucky -they have always supported me in my random (really - Russia, sharks, skydiving - you get the point) dreams (i have plenty) - they have always let me spread my wings and be well whatever i can imagine - thank you!

They will be back from their Mission in Cambodia in December - it will be so fun to be all together at their house again!

Past weekend

Last weekend I went home for 2 seconds - I had a bachelorette party to go to for Alexia - here is a picture from the shindig :).

I know i needed to iron my shirt - but i have an excuse i was traveling :)

GO PATS!

Opening Kick off - look at the little men - love it and THEM! You can see the lighthouse on the other side of the stadium - I must say it was pretty distracting as well as the Cheerleaders - but that is for another day :).
The Gillette Screen - it is so fun to be in the stadium!
I don't know why but it seems like things like this happen to me often, but when i sat down there was this little treat on the ledge directly in front of me - it was ironic because we were playing the ravens (a little morbid -but i didn't do it - i just found it).
Me - we were up high - but they were good seats look how pretty the field is :)- we did think about going down closer (the stadium was probably only 1/3 full)- but we were good where we were.

Yes, I know the Pats lost - but I was there and saw it first hand - so here are some pictures of the cool stadium!

GUESS WHERE I WILL BE TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!

I got tickets through work - love it!!! Love getting tickets to things for FREE!!!!

GO PATS!!!

GUESS WHAT ELSE IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!!

SHARK WEEK STARTS NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!

Look for the best week of the year starting Sunday July 27th!!!

ENJOY

The Excitement

I know this is WAY early - but someone mentioned Zanesville to me and it made me think of home and naturally OSU Football - so here it is for all you fans - start marking your calendars now!!!

I love this place

and am so excited to see this!!!

July 4th in Boston

So this past weekend was a fun and long holiday weekend! Thursday I worked a 1/2 day and then headed over to the hatch shell to see the rehearsal show of the Pops and rascal flats - we had great seats! My camera is broken - so i have to rely on others pictures - so maybe i will update this post later with more personal pictures (instead of what i can find on the Internet). It did rain crazy like for about 15 mins - so we just stood up and made a tent with our blankets - it worked pretty well considering the situation :) - we weren't very good at the whole planning thing!

Friday - we had high expectations for the weather regardless of the weather predictions - but for once the weather man was right on and it was cloudy, rainy and gross almost all day! So instead of hitting a beach we went and got brunch at the ball street cafe - it was quite good - and i love being a girl and getting free stuff! The owner thought he knew me from somewhere and gave us a plate of lovely fruit - loved it. Next ran some errands, went home napped a little and went over to Spencer's house he has a great view of the river and the fireworks. Even though he had an awesome view - Lina, Merrit, Rachel and I decided to go down to the river to watch - there is something about feeling the explosions and being around all sorts of people that make for an amazing firework show! It was amazing this year - lots of new technology - so FUN!

Saturday - Again we had high hopes for the weather - needless to say i think it is the first time the weather man has predicted two days in a row accurately! I started off the day running (like a crazy person) with a new friend - the guy that makes the ice cream at Christina's - he is this crazy runner - runs 6min miles for 20 miles - i said crazy and i meant it! Nicky started talking about running with him a few weeks back and last weekend we went with him for the first time - it was a great run - but this weekend it was just me and him and HOLY CRAP he kicked my butt! It was a great run - we did 7 miles in an hour and maybe 5mins - for me that is awesome! He is so nice - b/c the whole time we were running he was like you are ready for races - you can certainly qualify for the Boston marathon - i will help you train - so inspirational - so we will see how dedicated i get about this! After the run Lina, Merrit and I ignored the weatherman and attempted the beach - we lasted maybe a half hour - maybe. It was cold didn't even take of my shirt and shorts. Instead we went over to the Flour (famous bakery in Boston thanks to the Food Network and Rachel Ray) - it was good - we didn't get sticky buns - but the sandwiches were good! Later we went to see Get Smart - really fun movie- laughed the whole time unless i was being grossed out (only happened twice - the rat scene and the vomit scene - just too much for me :))

Sunday was a lovely relaxing day - went to church and went home to relax and take a nap - feel asleep while Harry Potter was on and woke up to go have dinner with Chelsea (amazing bbq chicken!) played a couple rounds of liars dice and original Super Mario Brothers (that's right original).

There is the recap for the past weekend - other than that - back to work I go!

BIG WIN!!!! GO BOSTON!!!

So last night was another great night for Boston Sports - the Celtics killed the Lakers in game 6 - so fun!!!!

I have loved the Celtics since I was a little girl watching Larry Bird play - I remember just loving him and the whole team (and in a girly way - I really like the Celtics green - but only slightly the focus :))!

Sports up here have been particularly fun to root for this past year or so - when teams are winning it is easy to love them!

Here are some pictures of the post celebration - just a glimpse at the craziness that assuredly happened - probably to the point of not wanting to see - but here is the fun beginning - hehe!

SKYDIVING

So this weekend I went skydiving! It is just so much fun!!! I told my instructor(Tom) I had been before and since I was surprisingly calm; I got to do some fun stuff - we did flips out the plan, i got to pull the cord for the parachute to open and help control the turning and landing - so so so so sosossososososo FUN!!! I was last on our flight to jump - so i saw everyone falling out of the plane - it was wicked cool! There isn't a lot of waiting around which is probably a better thing- you get up there they open the door and you all jump within a 5min time period. Because i was the last one out I got to see everyone else's parachutes opening. After a few mins Tom pointed out one of the chutes being a reserve - we came to the ground and realized it was Nicky - she told us the story of how their main chute floated past and they got to do a second free fall (she thought it was a little treat - b/c the free falling is the shortest part - so a little extra never hurt - right.). We started talking to the guys about getting certified so to be able to jump yourself - I am seriously considering it - i want to get certified in Scuba Diving and now Skydiving - I am realizing I like extreme things - it just makes life so much more exciting! Anyone game to keep up?