Chi (v. SF) - I continue to be on 'Team Lovie'. : ] I think they'll pull it out.
Min (v. Det)
Den (v. Wash)
Mia (v. TB)
Ten (v. Buff)
NO (v. STL)
Jac (v. NYJ)
ATL (v. Car)
Cinci (v. Pit ) - This one's risky, I know.
Oak (v. KC)
Dal (v. GB)
SD (v. Phi)
Ari (v. Sea)
Indy (v. NE)
Bal (v. Cle)
Any thoughts? Sadly, I'm doing better in the college pick em than I am the NFL. Explain that one to me! Ha...
Love,
B
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Yes, please.
Many wonderful things have come of my blogging. Self expression. Honesty. Better writing abilities (I hope). New friends. Other writers to 'do life' with. Insight into a great many things. An excuse to research. And this week, an invitation to a free spa day.
That's right. For being a Tampa blogger, or as the invite read 'an influential twentysomething' ...I have been invited by Dove to a spa day! The invitation is for a delightful night that includes a mani/pedi and a new treatment called a piticure. Compared to a manicure for your armpits. Intriguing, yes? The night will also have drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and chatting with other beauty conscious writers. I of course said, 'count me in!'.
This may just be the best benefit to come my way yet from my time as a blogger. So thank you readers for making me considered influential...and I promise to report in great detail of what I'm confident will be a great experience with the Dove crew @ Sharmaines Salon & Day Spa in Clearwater Beach. And of course, I will tell all of the 'piticure' experience. This may be video blog worthy.
Stay tuned.
Love,
B
That's right. For being a Tampa blogger, or as the invite read 'an influential twentysomething' ...I have been invited by Dove to a spa day! The invitation is for a delightful night that includes a mani/pedi and a new treatment called a piticure. Compared to a manicure for your armpits. Intriguing, yes? The night will also have drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and chatting with other beauty conscious writers. I of course said, 'count me in!'.
This may just be the best benefit to come my way yet from my time as a blogger. So thank you readers for making me considered influential...and I promise to report in great detail of what I'm confident will be a great experience with the Dove crew @ Sharmaines Salon & Day Spa in Clearwater Beach. And of course, I will tell all of the 'piticure' experience. This may be video blog worthy.
Stay tuned.
Love,
B
Chicago Salon Participants.
Since some of my readers are from the Chicago area (love ya) here's a list of the salons participating in giving you a free Dove stick of deodorant in your area. Don't forget to take an old stick in for trade and stay to enjoy 10% of up to $120 dollars of services while you're there.
Eshe Day Spa & Salon
Channings
K. Paige Salon
Plateau Blu Salon
Enjoy! You know I love a spa day as much as the next girl. : ] Maybe more.
Love,
B
Eshe Day Spa & Salon
Channings
K. Paige Salon
Plateau Blu Salon
Enjoy! You know I love a spa day as much as the next girl. : ] Maybe more.
Love,
B
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
If you live in Tampa...
Noteworthy goings on in Tampa:
Dove is replacing your used deodorant of another brand with a brand new Dove stick! Just take your old stick to any of the participating salons and trade it in. Also, while you're there - you can get 10% off your services. Not a bad deal at all.
Tampa -
Barbara Forgoine Salon
Hello Beautiful! - Day Spa/Salon
Kennedy Salon & Day Spa
Mane Stop - Hair Salon
More info here.
Love,
B
Dove is replacing your used deodorant of another brand with a brand new Dove stick! Just take your old stick to any of the participating salons and trade it in. Also, while you're there - you can get 10% off your services. Not a bad deal at all.
Tampa -
Barbara Forgoine Salon
Hello Beautiful! - Day Spa/Salon
Kennedy Salon & Day Spa
Mane Stop - Hair Salon
More info here.
Love,
B
Am I insane?
Albert Einstein once said that insanity is defined by doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. When you process that, aren't we all just a little bit insane? We hope for change but we do not change the behaviors necessary to acquire such results.
That was the whole mentality behind my signing myself up for a finance class. I've always wanted to be financially responsible, on top of my money, and in control of my spending habits. I would catch myself saying that I wish 'I spent less money on unimportant things' or ' saved more' but without a plan, I never actually did. I was continuing to do the same thing, waiting on different results.
Isn't this true in many aspects of our lives? You've seen me rant before on this blog about people who forget to take responsibility for the use of their time. Each of us have 24 hours in a day, what we do with them is our choice. We fail to do that which we 'want' to do because we continue our behavior expecting different results.
Relationships are another prime example of this. In recent years I had to come to grips with the idea that if I wanted to be closer to my family members or a better friend to those in my life - something had to change. I started setting aside times in the day based on my family members schedules, that would be good to call them. Last year I started what I hope will be a long-standing 'tradition' of flying to see my sister Rae. Just setting aside some PTO and money to go and be a part of her life.
Sometimes I wish it WERE possible that we could continue in our ways (such as ignoring my giant pile of laundry that needs attention) and then one day it would just do itself. Wouldn't that be lovely? But no, bare down friends. Remember the timeless words of one, Winston Churchhill who said, ' There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction'.
Love,
B
That was the whole mentality behind my signing myself up for a finance class. I've always wanted to be financially responsible, on top of my money, and in control of my spending habits. I would catch myself saying that I wish 'I spent less money on unimportant things' or ' saved more' but without a plan, I never actually did. I was continuing to do the same thing, waiting on different results.
Isn't this true in many aspects of our lives? You've seen me rant before on this blog about people who forget to take responsibility for the use of their time. Each of us have 24 hours in a day, what we do with them is our choice. We fail to do that which we 'want' to do because we continue our behavior expecting different results.
Relationships are another prime example of this. In recent years I had to come to grips with the idea that if I wanted to be closer to my family members or a better friend to those in my life - something had to change. I started setting aside times in the day based on my family members schedules, that would be good to call them. Last year I started what I hope will be a long-standing 'tradition' of flying to see my sister Rae. Just setting aside some PTO and money to go and be a part of her life.
Sometimes I wish it WERE possible that we could continue in our ways (such as ignoring my giant pile of laundry that needs attention) and then one day it would just do itself. Wouldn't that be lovely? But no, bare down friends. Remember the timeless words of one, Winston Churchhill who said, ' There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction'.
Love,
B
Monday, November 9, 2009
Highlights.
This weekend was incredible. Exhausting (I'm feeling it now), but incredible. After being absent from my blog for a week or so, I wanted to take the time to share a few highlights from this wonderful weekend with you.
I flew to Indiapolis, Indiana Friday morning. My first of 5 trips between now at the end of 2009. As some of you know this is home to my wonderful parents and my team, the Indianapolis Colts. I flew in with our All Pro Dad team, arriving just after lunch time Friday. We drove straight to the Colts practice facility to begin preparations for the following day's festivities.
I haven't been in my current position long but it probably goes without saying the Colts event has a special place in my heart. This years spokesmen including Coach Jim Caldwell, Coach Clyde Christensen (Daddy dearest), Pierre Garcon, and Eric Foster. Our event registration was 1800 Dad's and Kids to join us for this years 'Colts Father & Kid's Experience'.
Anyway, lets get to the point. 2009 Colts FKE Weekend Highlights:
- My family getting to spend time over dinner with my Family First coworkers. Aaamazing. We did dinner at Bravo Friday night and my parents had a blast getting to know the team. Now they are in total agreement that I have wonderful coworkers here.
- 3 of my best friends (Candy, Meredith, & Kate) drove hours each to be a part of my event Saturday, as volunteers. I truly have the best friends a girl could ask for.
- My buddies from my days working at Ford (in college) came out to the event with their families. It was great to see Tabler, Bill, and of course sweet Kristen!
- Another amazing dinner out @ my favorite Indy restraunt (Stone Creek Grill) with my best friends and my parents. What a fun night!
- Candy, Mer, Mom, and I had a blast at the Colts v. Houston game Sunday - cheering Dad and the boys to a victory. This win makes our team 8-0. What a great season this has been!
And I will close this with a funny. My Dad and I managed to introduce ourselves to 2 complete strangers who were innocently walking into Bravo Friday night, thinking they were with our group. Oops! I got totally snubbed. Sorry Bravo, I think we overwelmed your guests.
Love,
B
Monday, November 2, 2009
Happy Halloween.
Wanted to share my halloween costume. : ] I wanted to try a do-it-yourself idea and after googling a few this was my favorite. Ta da...
I'm not a big halloween person but I do LOVE to wear costumes.
Love,
B
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