Very funny shit keeps happening and I'm glad I get to laugh! It started yesterday afternoon. I came home from work around 6:00pm, hot and tired from my bike ride up the hill I lounged on my bed and watched some intervention while texting my BFF. That's the last I remember until 2am this morning when I woke up, still in my work clothes, headphones in my ears, laptop on my bed in my face. I must have been tired. I couldn't help but laugh, and be happy that I still had two and a half hours before I had to wake up to work out.
Then this morning on my way to work I was sitting at a stop light next to a Jeep. There was a police officer behind her but she must have been oblivious. After being stopped at the light for a couple of minutes red Jeep randomly proceeds across the intersection through the red light. I begin laughing at this point but laugh even harder when a block down the street I am right behind to cop as he turns on the flashing lights and pulls her over. I thought this was so funny in fact, that I gave the lady a thumbs up as I passed. I truly could not contain my laughter on this one, I really wonder why she did that...
I feel like these funny little things are positive energy that the universe is sending my way. It's like the pre-game to the week long birthday bash...which begins one week from today I might add! Yee haw, party on!
*And as the day progresses there is more to add...
Late this morning I looked at my running tights and found a hole right in the butt of them! I wore them to spin class yesterday and was on a bike in the front row. Today I wore them while running and also on the bike ride to work. THAT is funny!
Jaymee forwarded me the Blackfoot police log. My favorite entry:
BOTTLE THROWN: A caller said he was driving on Riverton Road and a beer bottle was thrown threw the window of his truck.
No folks, I did not make a typo. In the newspaper they used the wrong form of the word "through". How do these journalists keep their jobs??? Pretty funny shit.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Year, in review
As previously penned (or typed) my 25th year was grand, it was big, and it was full of significant events. With my birthday rapidly approaching I have spent much time in thought and reflection of the last year of my life. Here are some of the things I've been remembering:
Just two days before my 25th birthday last year I started a new job at Salomon USA leaving Backcountry.com behind. Many hours were spent questioning this move but I have since come to love my job and enjoy the work I do.
Having moved only 4 days prior, started a job 2 days prior, and leaving all of my friends in Salt Lake...my 25th birthday sucked. I must give credit to the roommates who were brand new at the time, they did make me dinner but my birthday has always been about a week-long celebration and having loads of fun. Last year there was nobody to celebrate with and nobody who appreciated my lengthy traditions. This year's celebrations will fill the void where last year was lacking. Not to worry.
Three weeks after my birthday last year, as September neared it's end, I learned that Kara had again been plagued by cancer. Two weeks later I flew to Iowa for a week to spend time with her. I will be forever grateful that I went and for that time together. A short time later we lost Kara. In her honor I am commited to helping other victims of this tragic disease.
While driving through the night across the country the idea was born for a cross-country cycling tour to raise money and awareness for the cause of Breast Cancer. This has become my goal, vision, and life purpose.
Christmas this year was spent in Iowa...for the first time in 7 years I was there for the holiday. I missed skiing on Christmas day, I think that's more my style.
2009 came in with a big bang...a night out proved to be more than I could handle. After skiing was the Shooting Star in Huntville where I polished off a pitcher by myself. Next, the Sandtrap and too many combinations of mixed drinks. Before long my tummy was angry and my head was spinning...I swear it was that Irish Car Bomb, but Jonna thinks it was the Jolly Rancher.
In January Casey had baby Gavin.
February was a bit of a blur...mostly a lot of skiing was done and there were a lot of deep powder turns.
The last weekend in February as temeratures rose and snow melted to an icky consistency, we (Lynn and I) conjured up an impromptu trip to Southern Utah. For the weekend we played in St. George and left the less than desireable ski conditions behind. I wrote about this trip upon my return. It was quite possibly the best thing that happened to me this year. It gave me a new energy that set many new life improvements into motion.
In March Jaymee and I ventured to Iowa to see the new little dude.
In April the ski season ended and I took a VERY fun trip to Moab. Jaymee, Jonna, and I made the short trip to my favorite place in all the world. We arrived late on Friday night and I woke early Saturday morning all too excited to sleep. I took a bike ride at 6am and watched the sun rise. I spent the rest of Saturday riding my bike through Arches National Park. Sunday we spent time with Jaymee's brother Cory and his family. They are a laugh a minute. In the afternoon when everyone else had left for the north, we set out for more Moab adventure. We hiked Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch having so much fun that we didn't set out for home until late in the evening. That was a fun trip.
The first week of May I participated in the Landmark Forum. This forum truly changed my life. I can't begin to explain it but it works and it is valuable.
Memorial Day weekend was a blast with Julie and Craig in town. Rainy weather cancelled our outdoor adventures so we drank a lot and ate a lot instead, it was so much fun!
June 6th I rode a century on my bike. This experience was full of firsts for me. It was the first time I had ever ridden 100 miles, my first group/organized ride. My first breast cancer fundraiser....
Also in June, I had my wisdom teeth removed. Yuk and I'm glad that's over with!
I tripped in front of all of my coworkers and the CFO of Amer Sports as I was entering a very serious and tense meeting, in a lifetime I will never live that down!
I got to spend the 4th of July with loved ones in Cincinnati. It was the highlight of my summer.
The year was good, a lot has happened and I have grown tremendously which only makes me excited for what is in store this year.
...and that was a year in the life of Brooke.
Just two days before my 25th birthday last year I started a new job at Salomon USA leaving Backcountry.com behind. Many hours were spent questioning this move but I have since come to love my job and enjoy the work I do.
Having moved only 4 days prior, started a job 2 days prior, and leaving all of my friends in Salt Lake...my 25th birthday sucked. I must give credit to the roommates who were brand new at the time, they did make me dinner but my birthday has always been about a week-long celebration and having loads of fun. Last year there was nobody to celebrate with and nobody who appreciated my lengthy traditions. This year's celebrations will fill the void where last year was lacking. Not to worry.
Three weeks after my birthday last year, as September neared it's end, I learned that Kara had again been plagued by cancer. Two weeks later I flew to Iowa for a week to spend time with her. I will be forever grateful that I went and for that time together. A short time later we lost Kara. In her honor I am commited to helping other victims of this tragic disease.
While driving through the night across the country the idea was born for a cross-country cycling tour to raise money and awareness for the cause of Breast Cancer. This has become my goal, vision, and life purpose.
Christmas this year was spent in Iowa...for the first time in 7 years I was there for the holiday. I missed skiing on Christmas day, I think that's more my style.
2009 came in with a big bang...a night out proved to be more than I could handle. After skiing was the Shooting Star in Huntville where I polished off a pitcher by myself. Next, the Sandtrap and too many combinations of mixed drinks. Before long my tummy was angry and my head was spinning...I swear it was that Irish Car Bomb, but Jonna thinks it was the Jolly Rancher.
In January Casey had baby Gavin.
February was a bit of a blur...mostly a lot of skiing was done and there were a lot of deep powder turns.
The last weekend in February as temeratures rose and snow melted to an icky consistency, we (Lynn and I) conjured up an impromptu trip to Southern Utah. For the weekend we played in St. George and left the less than desireable ski conditions behind. I wrote about this trip upon my return. It was quite possibly the best thing that happened to me this year. It gave me a new energy that set many new life improvements into motion.
In March Jaymee and I ventured to Iowa to see the new little dude.
In April the ski season ended and I took a VERY fun trip to Moab. Jaymee, Jonna, and I made the short trip to my favorite place in all the world. We arrived late on Friday night and I woke early Saturday morning all too excited to sleep. I took a bike ride at 6am and watched the sun rise. I spent the rest of Saturday riding my bike through Arches National Park. Sunday we spent time with Jaymee's brother Cory and his family. They are a laugh a minute. In the afternoon when everyone else had left for the north, we set out for more Moab adventure. We hiked Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch having so much fun that we didn't set out for home until late in the evening. That was a fun trip.
The first week of May I participated in the Landmark Forum. This forum truly changed my life. I can't begin to explain it but it works and it is valuable.
Memorial Day weekend was a blast with Julie and Craig in town. Rainy weather cancelled our outdoor adventures so we drank a lot and ate a lot instead, it was so much fun!
June 6th I rode a century on my bike. This experience was full of firsts for me. It was the first time I had ever ridden 100 miles, my first group/organized ride. My first breast cancer fundraiser....
Also in June, I had my wisdom teeth removed. Yuk and I'm glad that's over with!
I tripped in front of all of my coworkers and the CFO of Amer Sports as I was entering a very serious and tense meeting, in a lifetime I will never live that down!
I got to spend the 4th of July with loved ones in Cincinnati. It was the highlight of my summer.
The year was good, a lot has happened and I have grown tremendously which only makes me excited for what is in store this year.
...and that was a year in the life of Brooke.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Visit Pedaling With a Purpose
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Lots of thoughts...
My world on Sunday was long uphill cycling. It was pondering, reflection, and introspection. I liked what I found inside, inside myself, in who I have become. I've worked hard at this, and a beautiful payoff was seeing my goals realized and watching my dreams come closer day by day. I've never dared to dream so big and yet never have my dreams been so achievable...it's not the dreams, it's the drive. I like to think it's also that I've gotten a little better at this thing called life.
Please don't be confused, life is not magically perfect and I have yet to discover that land of flying ponies and sparkly kittens (actually scratch that, I really dislike cats) how about flying bikes and sparkly skis (yes, I like that). There are big challenges and they are there daily, sometimes hourly. Please excuse me for a moment while I make a statement that is very cliche: with every challenge there is an opportunity for success. It's true. And though I don't seize each of those opportunities and success is not always achieved I've learned something even more important through what I perceive to be failures.
My birthday is a short three weeks away. With this come many emotions, much anticipation, and uncontainable excitement! As I pondered my birthday I took a little time travel (no shape shifting, just time travel) I reviewed the last year in my life and it seems like it's been far more than a year that has passed. A barrage of significant events occurred in my life this year; some positive, some negative, some of the best, some of the worst, some that I never wanted to end, and some that I didn't think I'd make it through. On the other side, at the genesis of a new year in my life I am beginning to realize just how far this year has brought me. I believe the health of my soul gained 10 years in just this one year, I have come far and the possibilities are endless.
With my birthday my loved ones will return to the mountains for a time. I look forward to their return. The week following my birthday I will venture to Southern Utah (my heaven) for a 420 mile bike ride and 7 days of camping, cycling, and good company. I think I will only be in the office for half of September...not a bad deal! September will be good, my birthday will be good. This year, more than any of my other 25 years, I feel cause to celebrate. I am a life that is worth celebrating. I will celebrate; where I've come from, where I am and where I'm going.
Please don't be confused, life is not magically perfect and I have yet to discover that land of flying ponies and sparkly kittens (actually scratch that, I really dislike cats) how about flying bikes and sparkly skis (yes, I like that). There are big challenges and they are there daily, sometimes hourly. Please excuse me for a moment while I make a statement that is very cliche: with every challenge there is an opportunity for success. It's true. And though I don't seize each of those opportunities and success is not always achieved I've learned something even more important through what I perceive to be failures.
My birthday is a short three weeks away. With this come many emotions, much anticipation, and uncontainable excitement! As I pondered my birthday I took a little time travel (no shape shifting, just time travel) I reviewed the last year in my life and it seems like it's been far more than a year that has passed. A barrage of significant events occurred in my life this year; some positive, some negative, some of the best, some of the worst, some that I never wanted to end, and some that I didn't think I'd make it through. On the other side, at the genesis of a new year in my life I am beginning to realize just how far this year has brought me. I believe the health of my soul gained 10 years in just this one year, I have come far and the possibilities are endless.
With my birthday my loved ones will return to the mountains for a time. I look forward to their return. The week following my birthday I will venture to Southern Utah (my heaven) for a 420 mile bike ride and 7 days of camping, cycling, and good company. I think I will only be in the office for half of September...not a bad deal! September will be good, my birthday will be good. This year, more than any of my other 25 years, I feel cause to celebrate. I am a life that is worth celebrating. I will celebrate; where I've come from, where I am and where I'm going.
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