July 30, 2008 Yesterday I just created our wedding brochures (for out of town visitors) and our announcement magnets to send to family and friends for our nuptials next year. I also just finished a mini-grant application for Fitness without Borders 10 minutes ago. Today has been an extremely efficient day filled with visiting the care home I supervise, swimming with my niece and nephew, answering all my emails and spending some time with my mother. My goal for the…
We’re Expecting!
July 24, 2008July 24, 2008 We’re expecting Some weeks ago, after realizing I had missed my period, I took a pregnancy test and the result came out positive. The first emotion that ran through my mind was disbelief. Without reaction, I called David, placed the test on my dresser and continued to work on my laptop. When he arrived we both smiled and looked lovingly at each other – a wave of astonishment, anxiety and affection enveloped the room that night. While…
my marriage
July 9, 2008July 9, 2008 Since our engagement a lot of stuff has been happening: not necessarily in our lives but in all the events, obligations and engagements we have every day. Interestingly enough, a lot of people ask me tons of questions like: when it will be, what color have I chosen, where is the reception, etc. etc. etc. And honestly while it seems I’m a little dreamer…I never dreamt of my wedding. I always dreamt of my marriage. I dreamt…
I am not an idealist.
July 2, 2008July 1, 2008 This morning I received news that Fitness without Borders will be receiving its first grant award from Nike. If you can only imagine, I was very elated and excited about finally getting some support for an organization that has been running fully on my own investments and donations. Now, we can utilize those funds towards the high school fitness club programs we have planned this upcoming school season! Since I received tax exempt status in February, there…