Shot put

Tonight I volunteered at the Arizona Special Olympic games and was stationed at the shot put field. I thought about so many things as I was there the first being how patient everyone is with the special souls. We come and we volunteer our time; we cheer and support them in their events, hoping that they might all win. I see the effort that so many of the athletes put forth and their excitement just to participate and it makes me wish that we all treated each other the same way, cheering each other on and supporting one another with genuine love. I always leave any experience that I have with the Special Olympics happier and full of love just by seeing their examples.

The second thing that I noticed and was impressed with was the officials dedication to the rules. Those that continue to nationals have the chance to go to worlds in Greece and of course there are rules to the games but it is all taken very seriously. If rules aren't followed then the athlete is disqualified, no second chances. I realized tonight that this is an important life lesson for all of us, regardless of ability.

Cereal

Cereal. What is it about this food that I love so much? I have a bowl almost every night. I have eaten entire boxes in one sitting before. Maybe it's because I love milk so much or the crunchiness or that it is just sweet enough to satiate. I love mixing cereals: my favorite combo is Crispix and Corn Pops. Or just a lone cereal is the frosted mini spooners in the bags from Wal-Mart. I just think about all the things I could give up in my diet in order to be more healthful and many things could go but cereal is not one. That and chocolate chip cookies. Yum.

Worst day of the week

Today I spoke with a co-worker about how Tuesday is just the weirdest day. We all know and are "prepared" for Monday especially since we had Saturday and Sunday for the weekend and for some that starts on Friday. I love Thursday because it's almost the weekend and Wednesday is hump day so you know you can get through the rest of the week. Tuesday is just that day where you are far from the next weekend and just forgetting the previous. It is like when you grow your hair out and there is that stage of awkwardness and you just want it to grow faster or cut it. That is Tuesday to me.

Hot Air Balloons

As I was driving to work the other morning... nice and early I caught a glimpse of some hot air balloons. I love that they always go up during the sun rise or sunset.




It reminded me of how much I loved the time that my family and I went up for my grandma's 80th birthday. Being so high up is just amazing. I loved being able to see above the clouds. It is like being in another world.









Also, I've been thinking about taking pictures. Rather having someone take pictures of me. It has just been a long time since I've had a "professional" picture taken. Here is my co-worker's work... I like her style. Thoughts... I just don't want it to seem like a "look at me" thing. I appreciate her art and creativity and think it would be a fun thing.

PS Still in trouble. Like the in deep smit kind of trouble.

Oh boy...

I am in troooooooubbbblllllllllee!

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful

One thing I love about where I work is that co-workers will come in for a short time on their days off to do something small and bring in their dogs.

This is Bella. She is the sweetest thing I have ever met. Truly. I kept leaving my office to go find her. I'd call her name and she'd come running down the hall all short legged and stalky, bounding around looking for love and affection.

She certainly made my day!

A perk X2

Today after lunch, I needed a little jolt so I grabbed a COKE from the snack shack.

To my surprise and delight, the can gave me another little perk in addition to its contents.




I cannot really explain why it cheered me. Maybe because I love sunglasses or that I equate sunglasses with summer and the pool and my job (all things that I like) or maybe just because I like giving human qualities to inanimate objects. Anyway, fun for me:)