Nuggets Game!

Players Warming Up Before the Game

Sometime last month in the middle of a snow storm, my friend Allie and I bundled ourselves up and we headed to the basketball game. The Nuggets were playing the Lakers we thought it would be fun to go. We got there early enough where we could walk around the Stadium and even get a close up of the players warming-up.  Not that I know any of the players but it is always an interesting experience to see them up close and personal. 

The Players Being Announced 

The Nuggets ended up losing by under 5points and it was a really good game up to the end.  Even with the loss (which I don't care too much about), it was marvelous to catch-up with Allie and be in the atmosphere of the game

Half-Time Show By A High School Drum Line

How I Feel Most Days...

I have decided to live the life I live.  A life where I move and shake and meet amazing people a long the way.  I saw this quote on Pinterest, while I should have been doing work. This quote explains a lot of my life at the moment.  I beyond blessed with amazing individuals in my life! They are family in one way or another.  If I went around missing them all day long I would be even more of a Hot Mess.  But what it is, it is random moments when I am doing something and I have a thought of "I wish .... was here!" I just know ..... would totally understand and appreciate this!

Life is a crazy adventure and I hope this quote always rings true to me for it means I continue to have amazing individuals around the world that love and adore me!<3

Sitting in Silence!

Well, this may be a heavy topic to start off with after not writing for over a month but it is on my heart so I want to let it go.


Today was a different day for me at my internship.  I was pushed to a limit I was not aware that I could handle and put in a situation I was unfamiliar with.  This is not about how my limits were pushed but rather how my client took a huge and fearful step with my support and her friend's support. 


She is my age had been through unbearable situation that I can never imagine so I did not claim to understand.  My role was to be her personal cheerleader, a non-judgemental individual, and another person that believed her.  During the process, I spoke maybe 100 words in an hour, but I sat with her, mostly in silence, but I was worth her.  My words were of encouragement and to give her strength.


Many times individuals just need you to sit with them.  Not to understand or pretend to know what they are going through but to sit with them.  Most of the time people are not looking for answers but for someone to listen, to listen in silence and to silence with non-judgemental ears. 


After a day like that, all I need is someone to say "That sounds like a tough situation... I am proud of ya!" (which is what a friend of mine told me after I told him the story). 


Even a Social Worker needs a cheerleader in her corner and some validation! 

Skiing!

Myself, Anna, Nate

Last week I learned how to SKI! I have never been Skiing before and now I think I may be addicted! I had such a great time, even though the chair lift scared me and made me very nervous! Anna, Nate, and Myself went skiing at Breckenridge which is a popular Ski Resort in Colorado! We spent the whole day there and I am proud to say I got off the bunny hill and only fell down THREE times! Not too bad for a learner! I did have two really good coaches! :) 

I am hoping to go again maybe next month and next year I may even get a pass! I can now put skiing into my list of hobbies! 

What a Day!

Today was a Marvelous day for no particular reason.  Since December 19th, I felt like I was running around like a Chicken with its head cut off! I had an amazing time in Michigan visiting all of my lovely family, my friends who are basically family, and doing some shopping with my Mom! It was an Extremely busy 10 days that left me extremely exhausted! I had two days in Denver by myself and then my great friend Anna came to visit again! We were on the move enjoying life and Denver! I had a blast! 


But today, I needed today! Since coming home from the PC I need and appreciate my a lone time! To gather my thoughts, take a minute, and get life organized! That is what today exactly was for me! I slept in, got some things organized, then did Kick Boxing and Power Sculpt! After that went for walk, it was 60 degrees and Sunny! After that just settled in my house and got some chores done, did some homework and watched a little TV! Ending the day with fresh cookies and Greys! Cannot really complain about that!


Even though I have had an amazing December in Michigan and a Marvelous time with Anna, today was needed! I am grateful for all of you and I am grateful for today! 

Mary Day!

Last week was VERY exciting because I was able to spend time with one of my FAV PCVs who came back to Denver for the Holidays.  Mary came to Dominica a year after me and we had a lot of wonderful memories while we were serving together! She is one of my girls from Dominica and I hang out with her family here in Denver! It was great to get a little piece of Dominica from her and just catch up on the last 7 months of our lives! She is amazing and continues to do amazing work in Dominica!

Future Career? 

While we were hanging out we decided to go to the Denver Nature and Science Museum! It was the first time I have been to a Museum in Denver and it was a great experience.  The Museum is extremely hands on for all individuals who are kiddos or kiddos at heart.  They had an exhibit all about the DINOs with Sue the T-Rex! There was also an exhibit about space, your health, and a lot of stuffed animals that Mary and I were not a fan of!

One of the best parts was seeing a 3D movie on the I-Max theater! It was my first I-Max Movie and I have not seen a 3D movie in a very long time! Maybe 7 or 8 years! The best part was, Mary and I got to be Scientist and we did do lab testing! It brought back memories of Middle School! 

Zoo Lights!

Last Week, two of my fav girls and myself went to the Denver Zoo to see their Christmas Light Display! It was amazing!! There had to be a 100,000 lights! The night was not too cold, so we enjoyed walking around, seeing the displays, climbing on a ox and carriage (Oregon Trail Style) and just enjoying each others company before we go our separate ways for the Christmas Season! And of course we had to stop by the 'Warming Tent' for a snack!  Overall it was a marvelous evening!



This will be my last blog until the New Year! I will be far to busy loving on McKenna and Austin (Roller Skating with Santa, Reading With Santa, etc), catching up my lovies, and spending time with the family to write a blog! 

I wish all of you a joyful Christmas filled with amazing company, marvelous food, and endless laughter! I hope your New Year is filled with adventures, journeys which will make you grow, and only positive surprise! Embrace 2012... it WILL be a good year!