What I Want to be When I Grow Up

Apparently, I have found a new love in my life. I suppose it would go under the title of "Small Event Planning." A great friend told me this week that I should consider small event planning on the side. I thought I had all of this "grown up" stuff figured out. Untrue. I AM a Registered Massage Therapist and I love it. I also have a passion for kiddos and teaching. And recently, I have started to adore party planning and basket-making and diaper-cake assembling.

So, who out there would like to hire a Massage Therapist, 1st grade teaching, bridal shower planner? :) There's got to be a position out there for someone like me! Right?!

The truth is, I can actually do all of those things, isn't that perfect!? For me it is. You see, I work during the week at the spa, and every other Saturday I get to "teach" 2 year olds in the nursery at church. I am the host in the Tots & Toddlers room and it is awesome! They are hilarious, and no matter how my day goes before I get there, I always leave the room with a huge smile at the end of the night. I will post pictures of the room later...it is amazing!

On top of that, I got to plan a bridal shower this summer, a baby shower in July, and I just made a donation basket for a Susan G. Komen for the Cure silent auction at my spa. Body & Sole is hosting a silent auction on October 10th and all proceeds are going to Komen. We are asking businesses in the area to donate baskets, and well, since we have our own business, Jimmy John's donated to the cause and I made the basket. I decided on a Christmas Decorations Theme, considering that about 90% of the people at the event will be woman, and let's face it, women are suckers for anything decorating-related! ;) I filled it with 2 stockings, stocking holders (snowmen of course), tree ornaments, pinecones, etc. etc.

Overall, my life is grand. I am able to pursue all of the things I love, and I even get paid to do some of it! I am fulfilled when I do "work" for others and I guess it's my way of giving back.

To whom much is given, much is expected.

My Life in a Nutshell [Revisited]

I was thinking about my "random" list and decided I would add a few more things. Only this time, the things listed below are a list of qualities I wish people thought about me. Yes, this is a different approach, but hey! This is my blog, I can do what I want! :)

1. I am unselfish and put others' needs before my own.

2. I am a downright wonderful cook.

3. I have a big heart, and am easy to talk to.

4. I will be an amazing mother someday.

5. I have a giving spirit, and love to accomplish small acts of kindness.

It's difficult to look at myself and wonder if these are qualities that people see in me. Do I really want to know the answer? While there are of course many other things that I strive to be, these 5 were the first to pop into my head. I want my life to have an impact on others not just because I'm fun and outgoing and friendly, but because I served those who needed it the most, because I made a difference in someones life today that might impact their tomorrow. That's what really matters, I think. So I guess I'll just keep trying.

My Life in a Nutshell

Original post: February 5, 2009 on Facebook

I was looking through my Facebook "stuff" and stumbled upon this tonight. Apparently, back in February, it was all the rage to write random facts about yourself. I had completely forgotten about it, until now. Just for fun, enjoy! :)

29 Random Things

1. I think the best decision that Jase and I ever made was to move to Denver. It has been an awesome experience, and I absolutely LOVE living here. What’s not to love?

2. I am a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise. Even though I want to exercise and know I should, I usually don’t do it during the week. I wait for the weekend when I snowboard, and talk myself into the fact that it burns a lot of calories, enough for the whole week!

3. I do not enjoy things that take a lot of patience. Examples: untying knotted stuff, putting crap together, long, tedious cleaning and organizing, and the list goes on.

4. I am a total momma’s girl. When I was little, my dad would try to make me do “boy stuff” like track through the woods for a deer and spend the day fishing. I wasn’t having it…I basically whined and cried until he took me home. Now, I would give up anything for a chance to do those things over again.

5. I honestly think that Taylor Swift read my diary and stole the lyrics for some of her songs right out of it, especially Fifteen.

6. When I was 9, Jenni and I would ride our bikes past Jason’s house, hoping he was playing outside with his brother so we could show off. If we were lucky, they would launch water balloons at us, and it was the best day ever!

7. I try to act tough, but when it comes right down to it, I hate confrontation and conflict.

8. In the early 90’s I would practice “making commercials” in the bathroom mirror, convinced that one day I would be a movie star. The Olsen twins were my idols! How sad! Haha

9. My family constantly reminds me of how bossy I was when I was little, and it is so embarrassing, especially the home video proof!

10. I went to a New Kids on the Block concert when I was 5, with Kylie Callander! I remember picking out a new faded jean skirt, and I was in love with Jordan Knight, obviously.

11. It makes me sad when I talk to my friends in Indiana and they are having a ‘girls night’ and I can’t be there. Like, really sad.

12. I love reading, and when I start a book it totally consumes my life until I’m done.

13. I nearly have a panic attack every time Jason’s phone rings, convinced that something horrible at the store happened and he has to go in.

14. I think it’s awesome that my mom and I are such good friends now. I never thought that could happen when I lived at home, but it really did. I talk to her at least 4 times a week.

15. My sister and I are complete opposites, and secretly I wish I was more like her, especially when it comes to clothes. She is way braver than me, and I admire that.

16. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I am so proud of my not-so-little brother, and he reminds me more of my dad every time I see him.

17. I’m also very proud of my sister in law, Jenae, and I love getting to spend time with her. I especially love watching Jon & Kate plus 8 marathons with her and going shopping!

18. Which reminds me, as long as I don’t go shopping, things stay under control. It’s when I am at the mall that things go downhill fast…

19. I would say that at least 3 or 4 nights a week when I come home from school, my husband has dinner ready. I mean seriously, how awesome is that?! And it’s good, too!

20. I hate cooking, but I love baking. Desserts are totally my thing, probably because I have such a sweet tooth.

21. Warm, tropical vacations are my favorite. Nothing a week on the beach with a good book can’t fix.

22. That cute little blondy that talks in his highchair on the E*Trade commercials is seriously my favorite kid ever! I want him to steal him, so darn cute!

23. I never understood those “weirdo dog people” that love their dogs so much, and now I’m one of them.

24. I have more than 1 best friend. And I think it’s awesome. If you’re lucky enough to have more than one person that you can totally spill your heart out to, that’s something special.

25. I could play Sorry! for hours…seriously! I love that game.

26. As sad as it is, I get excited when I have new notifications pop up in the bottom right hand corner of my screen.

27. I am almost a Registered Massage Therapist in the State of Colorado.

28. I cannot wait to be a mom and do cutesy little “mom” things like crafts, and birthday parties, and helping in their class at school.

29. I am truly blessed in this thing called life. I have an amazing family, friends, and of course the cutest hubs ever. ;)