Can I get a Remix!

Last night was my first official performance as a member of Remix, a fun salsa and hip hop dance group that consists of six awesome gals. We've been practicing over the past few weeks and it has been a blast! It feels really great to not only be dancing again, but to be a part of something. I haven't been a part of a dance team since college and truth is, I hadn't realized just how much I've missed it.

We performed for the first time all together at a benefit to raise money for cancer put on by a relay for life team at the local high school. It turned out to be a great event raising almost $700!! My best friend, fellow Remix group member and Pacific Dance Academy owner Jessie, had a bunch of her girls from the studio perform and there was also a choral performance. All in all it was a fun night of dancing, singing, laughing, having fun and raising money for a great cause! I even got to ROCK a red tutu! Totally awesome! I can hardly wait for our next performance:)

Sunny spring afternoons

What a fabulous afternoon for watching track and field! I try my best to get out to support the kids I work with in my favorite schools, i.e. Rowe, Linwood, and I should say my school too right? Oak Grove. Whether it be choir concerts or sporting events I enjoy attending, cheering and just supporting the kids.

Today, I headed over to Alder Creek Middle school with my mom to cheer on a few of my favorite Rowe-superstars, our family friend's 8th grade daughter Kamryn included. Let me just say that she's just about the sweetest girl you will ever meet and a great student (I know, I've subbed in her class:) as well as a fellow athlete. I'm super excited that Kamryn is doing track because I have someone to come watch and cheer for!

Anywho, so my mom and I tracked- pun intended hehe, down her mom Nancy and took in some junior high track events. We watched everything from the hurdles, short relay, 100, 200 and 1500 meter races from the visitor's bleachers that date back to when Alder Creek was Clackamas High School, which was AWHILE ago. It was a blast! The weather was nice, not too chilly, a little bit of sun peaking out and no breeze...perfect track weather! We got to see and cheer absurdly loud for Kamryn as she ran the hurdles, 4x100 relay and 200 meters, she did great! She reminds me of myself when I was younger, a little nostalgia never hurt anyone:)

All in all I'd say it was an afternoon well spent! There was a good showing for the Rowe kiddos and lots of cheering, laughter, memories, and of course racing!

This or that??

red rose or white? white

salt or pepper? I lika-da-peppa!

hamburgers or hot dogs? hot dogs!

music or movies? I'm a movie buff

summer or winter? winter

sun or stars? stars

hott or cute? cute, the hot ones always break your heart

walk or run? walk

funny or romantic? funny

crunchy or creamy peanut butter? creamy

rings or necklaces? rings

camping out or slumber party? camping out

school or work? work, but technically I work at a school :)

surfing or snowboarding? snowboarding

soft candy or hard candy? soft candy

phone or e-mail? phone is MUCH more personal

pencil or pen? pen

pizza or chicken wings? chicken wings!

dog or cat? D-O-G

spiderman or batman? spiderman

snow or rain? rain, I love the smell

water or milk? milk

sweet or sour? sweet

shoe or clothes shopping? shoe

long or short hair? it's so sassy when it's short!

cocky or shy? cocky

ocean or pool? pool

baseball or football? baseball!!!

dancing or singing? dancing (tough call though)

hot chocolate or coffee? hot chocolate

rocky road ice cream or butter pecan? rocky road

pop tart or toaster strudel? toaster strudel

cake or pie? PIE!!

pickles or olives? pickles

blt or sloppy joes? blt

frosted flakes or fruit loops? frosted flakes

oreos or chips ahoy? oreos

fried chicken or fried shrimp? fried shrimp

chili or clam chowder? clam chowder

strawberry or grape jelly? strawberry

baked or mashed potatoes? baked

taco or burritos? tacos

hard shell taco or soft shelled? hard shell

sausage or bacon? bacon

ravoili or lasagna? ravioli

french toast or pancakes? pancakes

bowling or rollerskating? rollerskating

mac and cheese or cheese and crackers? cheese and crackers

lobster or crab? crab

mexican or itailian food? italian

turkey or ham sandwich? turkey

poems or short stories? poems

gold or silver? silver

Love or Lust? love

Truth or Dare? always dare :)

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

In loving memory of Elizabeth Marie. Today, April 18, 2010 we celebrate what would have been our little bit's 14th birthday. We miss and love you and will think of you always sweet girl.

The only exception

Lyrics can be a very powerful thing. Today, I thought I'd share with you a great new song by one of my favorite bands, Paramore, whose lyrics always say more than you may actually hear...enjoy.

When I was younger

I saw my daddy cry

And curse at the wind

He broke his own heart

And I watched

As he tried to reassemble it

And my momma swore that

She would never let herself forget

And that was the day that I promised

I'd never sing of love

If it does not exist

(Chorus)
But darling,

You, are, the only exception

You, are, the only exception

You, are, the only exception

You, are, the only exception

Maybe I know, somewhere

Deep in my soul

That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Keep a straight face

And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk


(Chorus)


I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving
In the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream


Ohh---
(Chorus)

And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, And I'm on my way to believing

Darn you conscience!!

"Do you ever feel you've become the worst version of yourself? That a Pandora's box of all the secret, hateful parts - your arrogance, your spite, your condescension - has sprung open? Someone upsets you and instead of smiling and walking away, you zing them? "Hello, it's Mr. Nasty." Tom Hanks (you've got mail)


Thoughts to ponder...
Be warned that when you finally have the pleasure of saying the thing you mean to say at the moment you mean to say it, remorse inevitably follows. So always try and think BEFORE you speak, take the high road when ever possible and let your conscience be your guide.

Mi tiempo favorito del ano!

Tonight my sister and I are heading to out to watch the Portland Beavers play! THIS, in case you were wondering, is my happy place:) There is just something about sitting in a stadium, cold beer in hand, the smell of hotdogs wafting, cheering alongside fellow fans of the greatest game ever that I can't resist. I think what I like most about baseball is the fact that it is an individual sport just as much as a team sport. Each player has a specific role and yet everyone relies on one another to get the win. Pitching is one of the most fascinating aspects to watch! I owe my knowledge of pitches to my college friend Jessie, who schooled me in every position and pitch, including daily pitching practicing in the yard!! (shout out to Jessiefriend!!;)
The great thing about my favorite time of year is....it is only BEGINNING!!!! LET'S PLAY BALL!!!!