The weather was very cooperative which is good because I feared a November football game would be cold, and it wasn't. The sunset was beautiful.
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Monday, November 23, 2015
My first football game
I bought one half price ticket to a Broncos game back in the summer...but then I met this guy and I rather go with someone versus alone. So we bought full price tickets and I got to see my first live football game.
The weather was very cooperative which is good because I feared a November football game would be cold, and it wasn't. The sunset was beautiful.
The weather was very cooperative which is good because I feared a November football game would be cold, and it wasn't. The sunset was beautiful.
Monday, October 12, 2015
salsa group lesson with date
A few weeks ago, I had a second date with a guy I met online. During the first date he mentioned he just started taking salsa dancing lessons so when ideas were needed for date #2, I sort of invited myself to join him. What better way to understand someone than awkward uncomfortable dancing when making a fool out of yourself. I feel like it is good to get that out of the way early. Laughing at yourself in front of someone else.
In high school I took tap and jazz for about 3 years. It was fun, but I was never really good at it, not loose enough, not having the music move me. Then in my 20s I took some ballroom dance lessons with SI. Those started fun, but became stressful. And it was awkward, even with someone I knew, was attracted to and liked.
We started the lesson learning the basic steps and then adding on. I was doing great. It is easy to watch and to get the footing right - alone. Once we started dancing with someone, it got harder. And then, like most group dance lessons, you dance around the room, the basic short routine you learned with a new person. Everyone has different styles and is at different levels. I think this is supposed to make you better, but it started to confuse me, doubting my steps. taking more misteps because of poor leading. One guy critiqued me - he didn't enjoy my dancing. I thought he was awkward and the worst one I danced with so I wasn't offended. After our dancing circle we were able to dance with the person we went with and there I was, making eye contact for way too long with this new guy. What do you do? I start laughing. It is awkward.
Our beginners group joined the intermediate group and we did a big circle dance swap thing again....and I had no clue what the advanced men were doing to me...but I went with it and laughed and apologized over and over that today was day #1 and I had no idea what to do. Thank goodness my big smile won them all over.
Soon it was back to 'open dance' with my 'partner'. He needed a bathroom break so I go sit on the side. Only seconds passed and a young Spanish guy came over and reached his hand out to me implying he wanted to dance. Not sure how long my date would be, I said sure. Why not? The guy was good. He had me all over the floor. He was intense. He touched me in all the right places that make salsa sensual. He led me well and he had that look of not only confidence, but an intense stare when in the moment. I see my date watch from the sidelines, but I wasn't going to stop this great dance with this stranger midsong. My date had 4 lessons...he was stiff and awkward, this guy...he'd make me want to learn. Song over, my stranger and I part ways without having said a word.
My date said he was very impressed with my skills. It wasn't skills....it was being led well. I was loose, relaxed...and sweating quite a bit (which was a little embarrassing). He and I go back to our structured salsa basic step and turn. After 3 hours I called it a night. I was exhausted.
Date walked me to my car and asked to hang out 2 days later. I guess I made a good second impression.
In high school I took tap and jazz for about 3 years. It was fun, but I was never really good at it, not loose enough, not having the music move me. Then in my 20s I took some ballroom dance lessons with SI. Those started fun, but became stressful. And it was awkward, even with someone I knew, was attracted to and liked.
We started the lesson learning the basic steps and then adding on. I was doing great. It is easy to watch and to get the footing right - alone. Once we started dancing with someone, it got harder. And then, like most group dance lessons, you dance around the room, the basic short routine you learned with a new person. Everyone has different styles and is at different levels. I think this is supposed to make you better, but it started to confuse me, doubting my steps. taking more misteps because of poor leading. One guy critiqued me - he didn't enjoy my dancing. I thought he was awkward and the worst one I danced with so I wasn't offended. After our dancing circle we were able to dance with the person we went with and there I was, making eye contact for way too long with this new guy. What do you do? I start laughing. It is awkward.
Our beginners group joined the intermediate group and we did a big circle dance swap thing again....and I had no clue what the advanced men were doing to me...but I went with it and laughed and apologized over and over that today was day #1 and I had no idea what to do. Thank goodness my big smile won them all over.
Soon it was back to 'open dance' with my 'partner'. He needed a bathroom break so I go sit on the side. Only seconds passed and a young Spanish guy came over and reached his hand out to me implying he wanted to dance. Not sure how long my date would be, I said sure. Why not? The guy was good. He had me all over the floor. He was intense. He touched me in all the right places that make salsa sensual. He led me well and he had that look of not only confidence, but an intense stare when in the moment. I see my date watch from the sidelines, but I wasn't going to stop this great dance with this stranger midsong. My date had 4 lessons...he was stiff and awkward, this guy...he'd make me want to learn. Song over, my stranger and I part ways without having said a word.
My date said he was very impressed with my skills. It wasn't skills....it was being led well. I was loose, relaxed...and sweating quite a bit (which was a little embarrassing). He and I go back to our structured salsa basic step and turn. After 3 hours I called it a night. I was exhausted.
Date walked me to my car and asked to hang out 2 days later. I guess I made a good second impression.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
quick stop to the Colorado Gator Reptile Park
Aside from the Sand Dunes in Alamosa, there isn't much to do. The Colorado Gators Reptile Park was a fun spot. After reading online reviews....I wasn't sure what to expect. Some people loved it others were very judgmental about the facility and the cost.
I went with 2 other adults, a 9 year old and a baby. We spent about 2 1/2 hours here because we really took our time. The facility is a working farm and what they do is interesting so they allow people to come in...and they need admission money because it is a small business.
The first stop is meeting with an employee who gives a little history of the farm and then explains about some of its inhabitants. He shows us a scorpion, and a few other things...and you have the opportunity to hold them. I passed on the lizard and the scorpion, but when my nephew said no to the snake...I said yes. What??? I've never held a snake before and thought it was time. I was a little freaked out. If you asked if I would do that before the day, I'd probably have said no. But sometimes I am better at spur of the moment occasions. And it wasn't that bad. Thank goodness it barely moved when I held it. It was a solid snake. I made this goofy face just to make it because it seems scary, but it wasn't...I have one of me smiling too.
And then it was time...the $15 admission paid for itself when I had the opportunity to hold a small alligator. We all did. we were allowed to use our own cameras for the photos...but they take one with theirs and then you have the ability to buy a picture/CD/memory stick with the picture. We had a rare coupon for $5 off...so we got that too.
I didn't think to investigate the alligator wrestling class. My brother in law would have done that...and you know, I may have been tempted as well. But, you had to sign up at least one week in advance (which isn't bad!). At the end of our day there, we saw the beginning of the class..there were a good 6-8 people in it catching a gator about the same size as the one I held. They gradually move up from small to big.
We bought some gator chow, actually two of them....so a lot of time was spent feeding the outdoor alligators.
I had a surprisingly good time at this place. I learned a lot and was very impressed that it is a self-sustaining farm and that the alligators were originally brought in to eat the tilapia they were farming.
If you are in the area and looking for something to do...why not check it out. Go in with an open mind.
I went with 2 other adults, a 9 year old and a baby. We spent about 2 1/2 hours here because we really took our time. The facility is a working farm and what they do is interesting so they allow people to come in...and they need admission money because it is a small business.
The first stop is meeting with an employee who gives a little history of the farm and then explains about some of its inhabitants. He shows us a scorpion, and a few other things...and you have the opportunity to hold them. I passed on the lizard and the scorpion, but when my nephew said no to the snake...I said yes. What??? I've never held a snake before and thought it was time. I was a little freaked out. If you asked if I would do that before the day, I'd probably have said no. But sometimes I am better at spur of the moment occasions. And it wasn't that bad. Thank goodness it barely moved when I held it. It was a solid snake. I made this goofy face just to make it because it seems scary, but it wasn't...I have one of me smiling too. And then it was time...the $15 admission paid for itself when I had the opportunity to hold a small alligator. We all did. we were allowed to use our own cameras for the photos...but they take one with theirs and then you have the ability to buy a picture/CD/memory stick with the picture. We had a rare coupon for $5 off...so we got that too.
I didn't think to investigate the alligator wrestling class. My brother in law would have done that...and you know, I may have been tempted as well. But, you had to sign up at least one week in advance (which isn't bad!). At the end of our day there, we saw the beginning of the class..there were a good 6-8 people in it catching a gator about the same size as the one I held. They gradually move up from small to big.
We bought some gator chow, actually two of them....so a lot of time was spent feeding the outdoor alligators.
I had a surprisingly good time at this place. I learned a lot and was very impressed that it is a self-sustaining farm and that the alligators were originally brought in to eat the tilapia they were farming.
If you are in the area and looking for something to do...why not check it out. Go in with an open mind.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Fascinating tour of Sports Authority Field at Mile High
In the last two years I've gotten into football. It is a little fall/winter obsession of mine now. In fact, I even bought one ticket to the Broncos this season because who wouldn't want to see the Broncos play at home? And this city is obsessed with football!
I thought the first time I'd see Sports Authority Field at Mile High was going to be the day of my game...but it turns out they give stadium tours. My visiting family wanted to go and I said yes absolutely that is something I wanted to see too. I've been a Broncos fan for about 3 years along with Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, but the Broncos had an edge over the other two...and that was before I moved here.
The tour was great. I've never toured a stadium before...so take that 'great' with a grain of salt. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable not only with his facts and speech but answering all the questions. We had access to the executive suites, which were nice, I'd love to watch a game from there (I only was in a suite once to see the Mets play), the United Club area, where the big shots sit and provide feedback to the field (I was surprised this room was bare bones and they bring in all the equipment day of event), the media area, the visitor locker room, one of the keg rooms, the field tunnel and of course seeing the field (can't go on it). The tour was a little over 90 minutes.
I am so glad I went because I was able to see a lot more than I would have access to on a game day where all I'd see was the parking lot and my seat with the view of the field!
I thought the first time I'd see Sports Authority Field at Mile High was going to be the day of my game...but it turns out they give stadium tours. My visiting family wanted to go and I said yes absolutely that is something I wanted to see too. I've been a Broncos fan for about 3 years along with Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, but the Broncos had an edge over the other two...and that was before I moved here.
I am so glad I went because I was able to see a lot more than I would have access to on a game day where all I'd see was the parking lot and my seat with the view of the field!
Sunday, August 9, 2015
My first Rockies game
When my family was in town, I thought it would be great to see a baseball game. They love it...I am indifferent about baseball and don't even have a favorite team, but I've wanted to check out Coors Field and see a Rockies game.
We were close to the mile high seats...but it offered a great view of the field and the mountains. The game was a surprisingly good one, where the runs were close and there were a bunch of hits. I didn't know that the Rockies have a bad reputation of being a poor team...they did really well the night we went and actually won the game.
I was very impressed by the stadium as well. It was clean, open, a lot of personnel everywhere. The large popcorn came with free refills which was helpful with my group of nine. I had a beer, ordered from the guy walking around. It was $10 but it was big...very reasonable price considering its a ball game. Speaking of beer. Fun Fact. Did you know that Blue Moon was created at Coors Field?
We were close to the mile high seats...but it offered a great view of the field and the mountains. The game was a surprisingly good one, where the runs were close and there were a bunch of hits. I didn't know that the Rockies have a bad reputation of being a poor team...they did really well the night we went and actually won the game.I was very impressed by the stadium as well. It was clean, open, a lot of personnel everywhere. The large popcorn came with free refills which was helpful with my group of nine. I had a beer, ordered from the guy walking around. It was $10 but it was big...very reasonable price considering its a ball game. Speaking of beer. Fun Fact. Did you know that Blue Moon was created at Coors Field?
Sunday, February 1, 2015
2014 Fantasy Football Rundown
After a very successful first year of fantasy football, I was hesitant to embrace it this year - would it be as fun and exciting?
I asked Mountain Man if he wanted to play his own team in our league, continue to assist me or perhaps he didn't want to be involved at all. He said he'd assist.
This year, our league grew from a ten team to a twelve team...which made the draft even more difficult with the better players being picked by more people, lessening your chance of getting more top players.
An hour or so before the draft, I find out I was #8. I did research like last year, but it wasn't enough. Add on top of that that our commissioner changed our pick time from 2 minutes to 1 minute...not bad if you know who you want...but when your list dwindles down to no one...and you need to compare people, there just wasn't time.
This was my draft selection...
I asked Mountain Man if he wanted to play his own team in our league, continue to assist me or perhaps he didn't want to be involved at all. He said he'd assist.
This year, our league grew from a ten team to a twelve team...which made the draft even more difficult with the better players being picked by more people, lessening your chance of getting more top players.
An hour or so before the draft, I find out I was #8. I did research like last year, but it wasn't enough. Add on top of that that our commissioner changed our pick time from 2 minutes to 1 minute...not bad if you know who you want...but when your list dwindles down to no one...and you need to compare people, there just wasn't time.
This was my draft selection...
- Drew Brees (he wasn't supposed to be my first pick, but autopilot was picking QBs for those that didn't make the live draft, and I wanted to be sure I secured him)
- Giovani Bernard (had him last year)
- Vernon Davis
- Antonio Brown (had him last year)
- Ben Tate
- Cordarrelle Patterson
- Rams (OK, so I picked my defense team a little early)
- Trent Richardson
- Martellus Bennett
- Eric Decker (I really didn't want a Giant or Jet...but was best choice at the time)
- Ryan Tannehill
- Johnathan Grimes (I had no idea who he was...if only I paid attention to pregames and news and went with Denver's Brandin Cooks!!)
- Saints
- Dan Bailey (had him last year)
- Benny Cunningham (I had no idea who he was either)
- Dan Carpenter (this was a mistake...I had people in my queue but they were all taken, I forgot to remove him when I picked up Bailey, and I ran out of time and autopilot picked him up for me at 60 seconds)
- Drew Brees
- Giovani Bernard
- Vernon Davis dropped for:
- Delanie Walker (week 13)
- Antonio Brown
- Ben Tate dropped for:
- Jonas Gray (week 12)
- Doug Martin (week 14)
- Charles Johnson (week 15)
- Cordarrelle Patterson dropped for:
- Brian Quick (week 6) and only brought in 1 point...week 8/9 injury out of season.
- Lorenzo Taliaferro (week 9)
- Vikings (week 11)
- Rams (week 13 - and they brought in 34 points! Best pick yet!)
- Rams dropped for:
- Dolphins (week 3; they were my 3rd choice) dropped for:
- Eddie Royal (week 5)
- DeAngelo Williams (week 8)
- Adrian Peterson (week 14) didn't play him, was hoping maybe his appeal would be overturned
- Latavius Murray (week 15)
- Trent Richardson
- Martellus Bennett
- Eric Decker
- Ryan Tannehill dropped for:
- Kirk Cousins (week 3) never played him
- Carson Palmer (week 8)
- Percy Harvin (week 11)
- Johnathan Grimes dropped for:
- James Starks (week 2) never played him
- Jerick McKinnon (week 2 - ZERO points)
- Knile Davis (week 3)
- Tre Mason (week 7)
- Saints dropped for:
- Bills (week 2 - but didn't play them and they did well)
- Dan Bailey
- Benny Cunningham dropped for:
- Malcom Floyd (week 1)
- Brandon LaFell (week 9)
- Dan Carpenter dropped for:
- Brian Hartline (week 1)
- Dwayne Bowe (week 2)
- Browns (week 7) never played them
- Matt Prater (week 10) played only to cover bye week
- Kyle Orton (week 12) never played him.
- Week 1 - I was projected to win, but I lost by 7 points. I had to make my nephew mint chocolate cake. It was a fun project trying to figure out how to make baked goods and ship them over to him, in tact and still yummy.
- Week 2 - I was projected to lose by 9, instead I won by 5
- Week 3 - I was projected to win by 3. Up for bets this week was me taking my niece shoe shopping or her drawing me a picture. I won by 24.
- Week 4 - I was projected to lose by 6, I won by 32.
- Week 5 - I was projected to lose by 6, I lost by 9.
- Week 6 - I was projected to lose by 20, I won by 15.
- Week 7 - I was projected to win by 21, I won by 1...with a TOTAL points of only 63. It was a weak week.
- Week 8 - I was projected to lose by 17, I won by 17.
- Week 9 - I was projected to win by 10, I won by 3, with a total of only 76 points. It was a nail bitter game on Monday.
- Week 10 - I was projected to lose by 19, I lost by 90.
- Week 11 - I was projected to lose by 2, I lost by 31.
- Week 12 - I was projected to win by 15, I won by 22.
- Week 13 - I was projected to win by 10, I won by 62....and secured the first place seed in my division and second in the league with 9 wins, 4 loses, a PF of 1254 and a PA of 1210.
- Week 14 - my bye week. Ended up with 91 points, not too bad.
- Week 15 - projected to win by 1, I won by 8, with a final score of 87....which puts me in the championship game!
- Week 16 - I am playing a team that only lost 2 games this season...so talk about intimidating. I was projected to win by 30 points. My defense (I played the Bills) and my quarterback (Brees) completely under-performed by a total of 30 points, add in my other under-performers and it wasn't looking good. I ended with only 66 points (projected was 112) My opponent had two players on Monday, so a 13 point lead with a quarterback and wide receiver left to play is not a good feeling. I hoped that his quarterback, who was missing practice with the flu and his injured wide receiver would under perform. The game was going great for me, at half time, between the two players, they only had 1 point! I still had a chance! Then within a few minutes of quarter three, it was over. A touchdown involving both those players...and the points continued to increase. I ended up losing by 20 points.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Dusty Rose Tea Room - A Review
After a failed snowshoeing attempt, my friend and I went to the historic Georgetown. As it was still early, not much was open yet and the area is very small. We came upon the Dusty Rose Tea Room where there was a menu posted and thought it would be a nice change...and they were open.
We enter and towards the left is the Rocky Mountain Minatures and towards the right is the tea room. The tea room was empty as they had just opened so we had the place to ourselves.
Our hostess, the proprietor, showed us to our table and told us to feel free to select another tea cup and saucer, one that spoke to us. So we walked around the room, looking not only at the tea cups but also the vintage post cards on the tables, the pictures handing from the wall and the atmosphere of the room.
She came back over and gave us menus and told us instead of the Victorian High Tea, they were on the last days of the Christmas Victorian High Tea. The Afternoon Tea includes eight delicacies served on a two-tiered plate. Those were a little too much for us as it was still early; we each selected the Petite Tea which includes unlimited beverages and four small delicacies. Of course you can order a la carte or a lunch combo as well; plenty of options. They had about 6 decaffeinated teas to select from, I selected one and ordered the soup, meat pie, hazelnut chocolate scone and the chocolate peanut butter bar.
While we waited, she told us to select a hat from the wall of hats to wear for our tea. I went with the most colorful, huge, fun hat I could find. Many of the hats were being lent to the tea room by a lady in town.
The tea arrived first, each pot in its own cute coozy to keep it warm.
She poured our first cup.
The potato soup arrived. It was delicious and perfect for such a chilly day.
Soon our delicacies arrived. Woops, the only picture is blurry...but the food was really good. We asked her if she made everything on site or if she brought in the sweets. She explained that she tests out the recipes and makes everything onsite.
She asked if we'd like to try different teas. I selected another, this time selecting the Lone Peak Punch. This tea was a little stronger in flavor compared to the first. It was good. I had a sip of my friend's teas as well. The second tea she selected was the Lewis and Clark Camp Chai. She added a little sugar and milk, I tried it black. Then I tried hers...wow, the sugar and milk really enhance the flavor of the Chai. While that tea was caffeinated, I still had a cup thinking it was New Years Eve and if it helped keep me awake past midnight, I would be happy.
I hope that if you find yourself either in Georgetown wandering the quint streets or if you are looking for something different to do, that you go to the Dusty Rose Tea Room for a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Dusty Rose Tea Room
614 Rose Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
website
We enter and towards the left is the Rocky Mountain Minatures and towards the right is the tea room. The tea room was empty as they had just opened so we had the place to ourselves.
Our hostess, the proprietor, showed us to our table and told us to feel free to select another tea cup and saucer, one that spoke to us. So we walked around the room, looking not only at the tea cups but also the vintage post cards on the tables, the pictures handing from the wall and the atmosphere of the room.
She came back over and gave us menus and told us instead of the Victorian High Tea, they were on the last days of the Christmas Victorian High Tea. The Afternoon Tea includes eight delicacies served on a two-tiered plate. Those were a little too much for us as it was still early; we each selected the Petite Tea which includes unlimited beverages and four small delicacies. Of course you can order a la carte or a lunch combo as well; plenty of options. They had about 6 decaffeinated teas to select from, I selected one and ordered the soup, meat pie, hazelnut chocolate scone and the chocolate peanut butter bar.
While we waited, she told us to select a hat from the wall of hats to wear for our tea. I went with the most colorful, huge, fun hat I could find. Many of the hats were being lent to the tea room by a lady in town.
The tea arrived first, each pot in its own cute coozy to keep it warm.
She poured our first cup.
The potato soup arrived. It was delicious and perfect for such a chilly day.
Soon our delicacies arrived. Woops, the only picture is blurry...but the food was really good. We asked her if she made everything on site or if she brought in the sweets. She explained that she tests out the recipes and makes everything onsite.
She asked if we'd like to try different teas. I selected another, this time selecting the Lone Peak Punch. This tea was a little stronger in flavor compared to the first. It was good. I had a sip of my friend's teas as well. The second tea she selected was the Lewis and Clark Camp Chai. She added a little sugar and milk, I tried it black. Then I tried hers...wow, the sugar and milk really enhance the flavor of the Chai. While that tea was caffeinated, I still had a cup thinking it was New Years Eve and if it helped keep me awake past midnight, I would be happy.
I hope that if you find yourself either in Georgetown wandering the quint streets or if you are looking for something different to do, that you go to the Dusty Rose Tea Room for a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Dusty Rose Tea Room
614 Rose Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
website
Saturday, January 3, 2015
roller skating fun at Skate City, a review
I went to Skate City with my friend and her two children, 4 and 7. The school gave out coupons to use during the break, so we only had to pay $2 for skate rental and the skating part was free for two hours. Naturally with a deal like that, the place was busy; which was nice to see...I haven't been roller skating since I was about 8 and didn't know roller rinks were still around!
The skates come in full sizes only and for adults in men's sizes only so women...you need to convert your size. I normally wear an 8.5 - 9....and the 7's were a little tight, which became uncomfortable after a while of skating.
We rented these walkers for $4 each for the kids...and that was smart, the kids lacked a little balance and this really helped...of course it didn't prevent them from falling! We each took a kid and skated with/next to them so they can go at their own pace. Half way through our skating I asked my friend if wearing a helmet would have been good for the kids since they fell, a lot.
It took a few laps for me to get used to skates again and I enjoyed skating. I felt like a kid - it was great!
They played top 40 music which was fine. They dim the lights so much and some times had strobe lights...which make me dizzy, but is probably fine for most of the people there. The darkness made it a little more difficult to take non-blurry pictures...but again, it was only so many people's first time skating that the dimness did set the mood.
Every thirty minutes they had a 'game' or race - while we didn't participate in those, it was fun to watch. There were all different levels of skaters from first timers to very advanced as well as a wide range of ages from little kids skating alone or with their parents to teenagers. Everyone was so nice; especially the younger kids...they were constantly helping up other kids that fell or asking if they were OK.
Overall, for $5 for skating for 2 hours and reasonable skate rentals if you don't bring your own...I think Skate City is a great place to spend a few hours if you want to do something fun and different and get out of the house. They also have coupons, promotions, special events and host birthday/private parties.
The skates come in full sizes only and for adults in men's sizes only so women...you need to convert your size. I normally wear an 8.5 - 9....and the 7's were a little tight, which became uncomfortable after a while of skating.
We rented these walkers for $4 each for the kids...and that was smart, the kids lacked a little balance and this really helped...of course it didn't prevent them from falling! We each took a kid and skated with/next to them so they can go at their own pace. Half way through our skating I asked my friend if wearing a helmet would have been good for the kids since they fell, a lot.
It took a few laps for me to get used to skates again and I enjoyed skating. I felt like a kid - it was great!They played top 40 music which was fine. They dim the lights so much and some times had strobe lights...which make me dizzy, but is probably fine for most of the people there. The darkness made it a little more difficult to take non-blurry pictures...but again, it was only so many people's first time skating that the dimness did set the mood.
Every thirty minutes they had a 'game' or race - while we didn't participate in those, it was fun to watch. There were all different levels of skaters from first timers to very advanced as well as a wide range of ages from little kids skating alone or with their parents to teenagers. Everyone was so nice; especially the younger kids...they were constantly helping up other kids that fell or asking if they were OK.
Overall, for $5 for skating for 2 hours and reasonable skate rentals if you don't bring your own...I think Skate City is a great place to spend a few hours if you want to do something fun and different and get out of the house. They also have coupons, promotions, special events and host birthday/private parties.
Friday, November 28, 2014
my first Colorado winter experience
When word got out I was moving to Colorado, everyone asked if I liked to ski. No, I don't. I tried downhill skiing on two different occasions, and I really did not enjoy it. Cross country skiing...now that I enjoyed when I tried it this past January. No, I was not moving to Colorado to go "skiing", not many people think of cross country when they think Colorado skiing.
I had my snowshoes shipped out to me about a month ago, I was happy to take them out of the box, along with my winter boots and gloves. I had my base layers and coat already from when it was below freezing the week before. We met at a park and ride and I drove out there. Thankfully, the roads were dry, I am not sure if I would have been a good driver if the roads were wet and icy.
Now, I did NOT need a lift ticket to go snowshoeing, but that would defeat the whole purpose of my friend saving money. So I bought one/half price $36.50 and took the lift up with her the first time and then walked down a trail. Sadly, I only did it that one trail. Since walking takes a bit longer than skiing, my friend had already gone down 3 or 4 times (only short, easy trails were open since it was pre-season), and then after we stopped for a beer and half lunch, I videoed her when she went down two or three times.
On our way out, we decided to make snow angels. I haven't done that in years, it was so much fun to feel like a kid again!
This new friend I met really wanted to go skiing and had a coupon for buy one get one free lift tickets to Winter Park. I thought it would be good for me to get out of the house and get some fresh air because I really haven't done anything 'fun' in a while. It gets a little mopey job searching and cleaning all the time.
I had my snowshoes shipped out to me about a month ago, I was happy to take them out of the box, along with my winter boots and gloves. I had my base layers and coat already from when it was below freezing the week before. We met at a park and ride and I drove out there. Thankfully, the roads were dry, I am not sure if I would have been a good driver if the roads were wet and icy.Now, I did NOT need a lift ticket to go snowshoeing, but that would defeat the whole purpose of my friend saving money. So I bought one/half price $36.50 and took the lift up with her the first time and then walked down a trail. Sadly, I only did it that one trail. Since walking takes a bit longer than skiing, my friend had already gone down 3 or 4 times (only short, easy trails were open since it was pre-season), and then after we stopped for a beer and half lunch, I videoed her when she went down two or three times.
Our trip back was faster than getting there by 40 minutes (thankfully much less traffic going east) and she was able to make her dinner plans with another friend.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Farewell Atlantic Ocean
I didn't really have a list of things I wanted to do before I left the East Coast, except for going to the beach.
Growing up, we went to the beach at least once a year and in my 20s I was at the beach a lot because family friends had a house on the beach. I love the sand, the noise of the water. It doesn't take long to sit on the beach and feel so relaxed. A world away.
Well, at least that is how I felt because most of the time I was on a private beach. And that is how it felt this morning.
My sister's family, my nephew and I head out to Robert Moses State Park. We got there right before 8 AM so we didn't have to pay the fee. The morning started off so quiet and peaceful. The water was cold, but didn't stop us from going in. The kids played in the sand, my brother in law flew a kite and my sister and I enjoyed the air and sun.
Unfortunately we couldn't stay at the beach long. I had to pick up my new car and we wanted to avoid traffic getting home. So we headed out about 12:30, which was fine with me because it started to get really busy.
It was enough time to enjoy the ocean one last time, for now.
Growing up, we went to the beach at least once a year and in my 20s I was at the beach a lot because family friends had a house on the beach. I love the sand, the noise of the water. It doesn't take long to sit on the beach and feel so relaxed. A world away.Well, at least that is how I felt because most of the time I was on a private beach. And that is how it felt this morning.
My sister's family, my nephew and I head out to Robert Moses State Park. We got there right before 8 AM so we didn't have to pay the fee. The morning started off so quiet and peaceful. The water was cold, but didn't stop us from going in. The kids played in the sand, my brother in law flew a kite and my sister and I enjoyed the air and sun. Unfortunately we couldn't stay at the beach long. I had to pick up my new car and we wanted to avoid traffic getting home. So we headed out about 12:30, which was fine with me because it started to get really busy.
It was enough time to enjoy the ocean one last time, for now.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
A new winter activity for me
I decided around November/December that snowshoes would be a good thing to have. And wallah, I got a pair for Christmas. Then they sat in my closet for over a month....even though we had quite a bit of snow. Unfortunately the snow always came during the week and would melt by the weekend or I was busy so I couldn't get outside.
Well, finally this weekend I had absolutely zero things planned and figured now was the perfect time.
The parks had about 12 - 18 inches of snow. I wasn't sure if that was going to be too much to snowshoe on because I'd sink...but then I thought, well, the mountains get a lot and people snowshoe there, so maybe this was a great amount of snow to snowshoe in.
But I did keep falling through the snow. And talk about exercise to keep lifting my legs up so much! But it was a fun early afternoon, getting some fresh air and exercise.
And now that I've done it once, I should be OK to do it alone. And the great thing about it is that you can do it virtually anywhere there is snow.
But let's be a little honest, as much as I love hiking, and that is essentially what snowshoeing is but on snow, I enjoyed cross country skiing better, even though I struggled with it a bit.
Well, finally this weekend I had absolutely zero things planned and figured now was the perfect time. The parks had about 12 - 18 inches of snow. I wasn't sure if that was going to be too much to snowshoe on because I'd sink...but then I thought, well, the mountains get a lot and people snowshoe there, so maybe this was a great amount of snow to snowshoe in.
But I did keep falling through the snow. And talk about exercise to keep lifting my legs up so much! But it was a fun early afternoon, getting some fresh air and exercise.
And now that I've done it once, I should be OK to do it alone. And the great thing about it is that you can do it virtually anywhere there is snow.
But let's be a little honest, as much as I love hiking, and that is essentially what snowshoeing is but on snow, I enjoyed cross country skiing better, even though I struggled with it a bit.
Monday, January 20, 2014
2013-14 Fantasy Football Winner
Back in August, I was asked if I wanted to join a fantasy football league. (click here) Without hesitation, I said yes...I like a little friendly competition and it was with family, so it wasn't major stress or big money. The only problem I had was that I knew virtually nothing about football.
I spent time researching players, teams, strategies for the draft and solicited help from Mountain Man when I barely knew him, offering some sort of incentive for his advice.
Fantasy football took up a bit of time. Sunday and Monday were spent watching football games. Tuesday morning were emails to Mountain Man with recaps on how we did. Tuesday morning through Thursday evening, I was thinking about who to play and who I might want to add/drop. And Saturday evening was another email to Mountain Man for advice, mostly on defense, but about match-ups too. Some weekend car rides, I would put on sports radio to listen to hear their advice and mid week I would try to keep up with player injuries.
Sure, I brainstormed with Mountain Man about my team, but the draft I picked on my own and I didn't always listen to his advice. It was great to have someone I can ask questions to so I can manage the team better. By mid-season, he went from calling the team my team to our team.
In the end, I won both the highest overall score with 1976 points (second highest points was 1625) and my team won our Superbowl.
For the most part, my main players were:
Quarterback - Drew Brees
Running Backs - Jamaal Charles, Eddie Lacy, Knowshon Moreno, Giovanni Bernard
Wide Receivers - Antonio Brown, Brandon Marshall,
Tight Ends - Julius Thomas, Rob Gronkowski, Jordan Cameron
Kicker - Steven Hauschka, Dan Bailey
Defense - Kansas City
The trophy will be passed around in the coming years to whoever wins the Superbowl along with bragging rights for a year.
It was lot of fun, while I am looking forward to playing again next year, I did so well this year, that going into it knowing the odds again are slim. And to be doing it 100% solo is a little nerve racking.
I spent time researching players, teams, strategies for the draft and solicited help from Mountain Man when I barely knew him, offering some sort of incentive for his advice.
Fantasy football took up a bit of time. Sunday and Monday were spent watching football games. Tuesday morning were emails to Mountain Man with recaps on how we did. Tuesday morning through Thursday evening, I was thinking about who to play and who I might want to add/drop. And Saturday evening was another email to Mountain Man for advice, mostly on defense, but about match-ups too. Some weekend car rides, I would put on sports radio to listen to hear their advice and mid week I would try to keep up with player injuries.
Sure, I brainstormed with Mountain Man about my team, but the draft I picked on my own and I didn't always listen to his advice. It was great to have someone I can ask questions to so I can manage the team better. By mid-season, he went from calling the team my team to our team.
In the end, I won both the highest overall score with 1976 points (second highest points was 1625) and my team won our Superbowl. For the most part, my main players were:
Quarterback - Drew Brees
Running Backs - Jamaal Charles, Eddie Lacy, Knowshon Moreno, Giovanni Bernard
Wide Receivers - Antonio Brown, Brandon Marshall,
Tight Ends - Julius Thomas, Rob Gronkowski, Jordan Cameron
Kicker - Steven Hauschka, Dan Bailey
Defense - Kansas City
The trophy will be passed around in the coming years to whoever wins the Superbowl along with bragging rights for a year.
It was lot of fun, while I am looking forward to playing again next year, I did so well this year, that going into it knowing the odds again are slim. And to be doing it 100% solo is a little nerve racking.
Monday, January 6, 2014
a try at cross country skiing
Mountain Man is an outdoorsy kind of guy, one thing I am attracted to. He took me cross country skiing - something I hadn't done before. He helped dress me in warm clothing by supplementing items I did not pack/have, rented me skis, boots and poles, and then drove me up to the area where we'd spend a few hours.
He gave me a lesson on how to click my boots into place, how to move my legs, the purpose of the poles, and strategies for going up and down....because of course the land is not completely flat.I was off to a good start. My first obstacle was just 5 minutes in when we had to cross a small bridge that didn't have banisters...I barely knew how to move; I was fearful that the slight drop into the bridge would have me go into the river, but I made it over....and then I fell.
Mountain Man was so sweet and got down to the ground to show me how I was supposed to get up.
After I was comfortable enough to move, I told Mountain Man to go at his own pace and just wait for me every once in a while - I didn't want him to have a horrible time just because I was slow.
After a while, I became more comfortable with the activity and started to enjoy the dips in elevation....but not the inclines! But I was still sort of tired and was unable to go at a faster pace. The place we went was quiet and serene...just want I needed. It was so peaceful and the fresh air felt so different in my lungs.
We skied for about 3.5 miles a good length for a first-timer. I wasn't sore or in pain, but I did feel an ache on my right side. I was also sweating like crazy, even with it being only 15 degrees.
In total I fell 5 times...always after a hard part, I guess when I relaxed. The last fall was feet from the parking lot - and hurt the most.
It was a great day.
Monday, September 9, 2013
polo spectator
Groupon gave me the opportunity to attend a polo match. It was a perfect day to be outside and watch a sporting event.
I wish I read more about polo matches because so many people had these amazing picnics and alcohol. I was smart enough to bring a chair and a bottle of water, but I didn't bring any food. While I wasn't initially hungry, seeing all the crackers & cheese and wine and grapes and appetizers, I would have loved to dig in...at least know in case I ever go to another match.
There must have been over 2,000 people there. Honestly, I am not sure how many people actually watched the match. Initially we sat about 4 chair rows in and couldn't see anything, so I am sure a lot of people were in that position as well, especially if they only had a blanket. After we moved closer, because I didn't pay for a ticket not to watch the game at all, I noticed that many people were just chatting in their group.
Unfortunately there weren't speakers (at least where we were); it would have been nice to have someone announce the game.
Attire ranged from a gown to jeans, it was fun to people watch and see all the interesting outfits. Especially the more wealthy. There were a few gentlemen in nice shirts, a jacket, khaki shorts and flip flops. A lot of women wore cute dresses. There were some hats, but not as many as I thought we'd see.
After watching Pretty Woman, I was excited to be part of the divot stomping. That is the half way part of the match when the audience gets to go on the field and fix the divots to smooth out the grass.
I wish I read more about polo matches because so many people had these amazing picnics and alcohol. I was smart enough to bring a chair and a bottle of water, but I didn't bring any food. While I wasn't initially hungry, seeing all the crackers & cheese and wine and grapes and appetizers, I would have loved to dig in...at least know in case I ever go to another match.There must have been over 2,000 people there. Honestly, I am not sure how many people actually watched the match. Initially we sat about 4 chair rows in and couldn't see anything, so I am sure a lot of people were in that position as well, especially if they only had a blanket. After we moved closer, because I didn't pay for a ticket not to watch the game at all, I noticed that many people were just chatting in their group.
Unfortunately there weren't speakers (at least where we were); it would have been nice to have someone announce the game.
Attire ranged from a gown to jeans, it was fun to people watch and see all the interesting outfits. Especially the more wealthy. There were a few gentlemen in nice shirts, a jacket, khaki shorts and flip flops. A lot of women wore cute dresses. There were some hats, but not as many as I thought we'd see.After watching Pretty Woman, I was excited to be part of the divot stomping. That is the half way part of the match when the audience gets to go on the field and fix the divots to smooth out the grass.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Team (FF) Denise
I know you've been worried about where I've been the last few days. This week, while I didn't have plans that kept me out of the house after work, it was a busy week; I joined a fantasy football league - a first for me.
Our draft was scheduled for Friday evening, so I had about a week to do my research - even though I knew about it for a week or two before...I just kept forgetting and I didn't know when draft day was or when the football season even began. Mountain Man even told me he'd be there if I had any questions. I didn't want to take advantage, but more importantly, I wanted to impress him if I did well on my own!
So, I know the very basics of the concept of the game. I credit my friend whose husband coaches college football and ManFriend because all we watched was sports and he'd explain a lot to me. And I did research. I spent hours reading and reading. I thought I was pick #1 so I studied strategies and picking order for spot #1. But then the day before I found out the pick order was changing and we wouldn't know until an hour before!
I log into my draft room two hours early to continue reading and to wait to find out what spot number I was going to be so I could spend the last hour reading strategies for whatever spot it was. Seven minutes before draft time, my computer froze and was unresponsive to get it to restart. Panic set it in, I was so prepared and now it was all going to get messed up. Sure, I had men in my queue, but not necessarily in the actual order I wanted them. I had my own system. I was booting up the iPad as backup, but I was lucky my league paused the draft for me to get the computer going! Phew!
My league is family - with 6 adults and 4 kids. The adults I think, it seemed all had the same strategies when it came to picking. The kids were all over the place and really messed with my strategy! The last few picks were completely random and I knew I'd have to get involved in trading or adding/dropping.
When the draft was over, I was relieved; it was a little stressful.
The next morning I went to chat with my brother-in-law and he gave me a two hour lesson on football and what all these positions actually DO, where they stand, what their job is. I found out about adding/dropping players and the disadvantages for doing so. I discovered that I am not playing against all my opponents every week...but playing against one team each week.
Hours later when I got home, I used the new knowledge and tools to drop 3 of my bench players. So, let the games begin!
Our draft was scheduled for Friday evening, so I had about a week to do my research - even though I knew about it for a week or two before...I just kept forgetting and I didn't know when draft day was or when the football season even began. Mountain Man even told me he'd be there if I had any questions. I didn't want to take advantage, but more importantly, I wanted to impress him if I did well on my own!
So, I know the very basics of the concept of the game. I credit my friend whose husband coaches college football and ManFriend because all we watched was sports and he'd explain a lot to me. And I did research. I spent hours reading and reading. I thought I was pick #1 so I studied strategies and picking order for spot #1. But then the day before I found out the pick order was changing and we wouldn't know until an hour before!
I log into my draft room two hours early to continue reading and to wait to find out what spot number I was going to be so I could spend the last hour reading strategies for whatever spot it was. Seven minutes before draft time, my computer froze and was unresponsive to get it to restart. Panic set it in, I was so prepared and now it was all going to get messed up. Sure, I had men in my queue, but not necessarily in the actual order I wanted them. I had my own system. I was booting up the iPad as backup, but I was lucky my league paused the draft for me to get the computer going! Phew!
My league is family - with 6 adults and 4 kids. The adults I think, it seemed all had the same strategies when it came to picking. The kids were all over the place and really messed with my strategy! The last few picks were completely random and I knew I'd have to get involved in trading or adding/dropping.
When the draft was over, I was relieved; it was a little stressful.
The next morning I went to chat with my brother-in-law and he gave me a two hour lesson on football and what all these positions actually DO, where they stand, what their job is. I found out about adding/dropping players and the disadvantages for doing so. I discovered that I am not playing against all my opponents every week...but playing against one team each week.
Hours later when I got home, I used the new knowledge and tools to drop 3 of my bench players. So, let the games begin!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Breakneck Ridge Hike
Two weeks after my vacation...and I was itching for a hike. I decided to head up to Breakneck Ridge Trail in the Hudson Highlands State Park. Breakneck Ridge is a mountain between Cold Spring and Beacon. There is a small parking lot and side of the street parking, and Metro North even has limited train serve to Breakneck Train Station.
Bank Boy had hiked this trail a few times and wanted to come along...I said OK. I figured it would be good to do this one with someone...and even better that he knew what I was getting myself into.
The white trail, aka breakneck trail, starts near the tunnel and quickly ascends up the mountain. The path is rocky and steep. As Bank Boy was telling me about the trail in the car, I started to worry, climb rocks? I did an indoor rock climbing a few years before, and I did become comfortable with it after a while, but I was harnessed in. This would not be the case on the hike, he told me we would just be rock scrambling. I haven't heard of rock scrambling before. Basically you are climbing rocks, sometimes scurrying around them to get up. I was slow! There were a few parts I was nervous, but the first I had a group of people quickly approaching behind me so I couldn't panic, I just had to do it so I wouldn't hold them up, the second part I couldn't find a place for my foot and hand...and started to slip...I panicked, but Bank Boy came to my rescue and didn't let me fall to my death...OK, it wasn't that dramatic, but in the moment that is how it felt!
And it was exhausting. I like to think I am not in horrible shape, but climbing those rocks and taking huge leaps up was tiring. Constantly planning your next step. And we did this for about a mile and a half. I took a few breaks and the sweat started pouring down, I was glad for a mild summer morning.
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| me at the first summit |
There were a few people going down the steep rocks, they were in fantastic shape, that is not something I would even consider. Once started on this path, you are committed to go to the top where you'll hit other colored trails that offer, for me a 'regular' hiking experience.
We took the blue trail to the red trail back down the mountain.
Here is a map.
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| view from the first summit looking south |
My pedometer logged: 12,590 steps, 136 flights, 5.1 miles and about 1200 calories.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Bon Jovi Concert
When you think of New Jersey, what comes to mind (aside from cheaper gas prices and bad signage/drivers)?
The Bon Jovi "because we can" concert was fantastic. I had great seats in the club area, the night was perfect (this was important because the MetLife Stadium is open), Bon Jovi's voice was amazing and the stage was unbelievable.
What is even better is his personality. I've seen quite a few concerts that the music was great, but the performer was there to earn a paycheck...it was all business. Bon Jovi was different; when he saw the crowd react to the songs, he smiled ear to ear...but you saw it grow, it was 100% real and he look both surprised and honored at the same time that the crowd was pleased.
Do you remember before cell phones, you couldn't bring a camera into a concert? Back in high school and college I paid a few dollars for a picture of the group. But now we can take our own.
The set list was a good mix...I knew most of them, I didn't know "whole lot of leaving going on" but I really loved it and will download it for my play lists. There were a few others I didn't know, but they were all great.
To avoid major traffic leaving the stadium, we left during the encore...I should have searched for the set list before hand to get a better idea, so we missed a song or two, but heard the finale of the encore 1 and the first song from the encore 2 from the parking lot.
Set List (from setlist.fm)
BON JOVI
The Bon Jovi "because we can" concert was fantastic. I had great seats in the club area, the night was perfect (this was important because the MetLife Stadium is open), Bon Jovi's voice was amazing and the stage was unbelievable.
What is even better is his personality. I've seen quite a few concerts that the music was great, but the performer was there to earn a paycheck...it was all business. Bon Jovi was different; when he saw the crowd react to the songs, he smiled ear to ear...but you saw it grow, it was 100% real and he look both surprised and honored at the same time that the crowd was pleased. Do you remember before cell phones, you couldn't bring a camera into a concert? Back in high school and college I paid a few dollars for a picture of the group. But now we can take our own.
The set list was a good mix...I knew most of them, I didn't know "whole lot of leaving going on" but I really loved it and will download it for my play lists. There were a few others I didn't know, but they were all great.To avoid major traffic leaving the stadium, we left during the encore...I should have searched for the set list before hand to get a better idea, so we missed a song or two, but heard the finale of the encore 1 and the first song from the encore 2 from the parking lot.
Set List (from setlist.fm)
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
BBQ
I hosted my first BBQ for the first time this past weekend. Since I live in an apartment, I don't have outdoor space...but I found a way around it, I borrowed my sister's deck & grill. I don't know why it took me so long to even think about that solution.
I invited a handful of people, only a few showed up...but those that did are great friends and I am happy it was a nice intimate but relaxing lunch.
I prepped the food but had my friend's husband actually grill it. I don't have a lot of grill experience since I don't have one. I would probably overcook the food...I would eat it, but I don't think others would. It was so nice that he took over and I didn't have to worry.
So we all just sat and talked and a few people met for the first time.
One of the ladies mentioned that I 'have some life' as we were chatting about upcoming trips. I am usually jealous of everyone else's lives....their marriage, that they had kids 'early on', trips they've taken, stay at home, work part time, work at cool job, make a lot of money, etc. I struggle so much that I have deprived myself of any real 'fun' in a long time and now finally now - I am saying "f*ck it...time to enjoy life!" And I feel great (big change from last month) and I have things to look forward to. Part of me is happy that this lady is a little jealous of me...who would have thought.
I invited a handful of people, only a few showed up...but those that did are great friends and I am happy it was a nice intimate but relaxing lunch.
I prepped the food but had my friend's husband actually grill it. I don't have a lot of grill experience since I don't have one. I would probably overcook the food...I would eat it, but I don't think others would. It was so nice that he took over and I didn't have to worry.
So we all just sat and talked and a few people met for the first time.
One of the ladies mentioned that I 'have some life' as we were chatting about upcoming trips. I am usually jealous of everyone else's lives....their marriage, that they had kids 'early on', trips they've taken, stay at home, work part time, work at cool job, make a lot of money, etc. I struggle so much that I have deprived myself of any real 'fun' in a long time and now finally now - I am saying "f*ck it...time to enjoy life!" And I feel great (big change from last month) and I have things to look forward to. Part of me is happy that this lady is a little jealous of me...who would have thought.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
weekend trip to New Hampshire
I was able to cross New Hampshire off my bucket list. My sister & I went up there for 3 days. On Thursday we went to Water Country Water Park. The park had a variety of slides and pools that our six hours there flew by.
Since I was there with a seven year old...I also spent a little time making sand things including a boat and a castle. We also looked for sea creatures and played on the rocks. I should have played with him more...but I also just needed time to relax because the last few months have been so stressful.
From there we drove a little bit down to Hampton Beach where we rented a room in some beach motel. The motel was typical beach motel...a little yucky, but the convenience to the beach was great. The beach got pretty busy, but we had our space and the water was so calm. The first day the water was a bit sea-weedy and the second day the water had some ocean bugs, but really this was a great beach and we spent a decent amount of time in the ocean.
Since I was there with a seven year old...I also spent a little time making sand things including a boat and a castle. We also looked for sea creatures and played on the rocks. I should have played with him more...but I also just needed time to relax because the last few months have been so stressful.
The 'boardwalk' they mention isn't a boardwalk in the sense the shops are on a walk made from wood...but their main street had the typical tourist beach things...convenience stores, fake tattoos, shirt imprints, arcades, restaurants, boogy boards and ice cream. They have a stage and play live music in the summer, a playground, and they have movie nights and other activities. One evening we ate dinner on the fourth floor of a restaurant overlooking the ocean and then we stopped in the arcade. The seven year old I was with is kinda easy going...for five dollars we spent a good 45 minutes in the arcade playing the 25 cent games, and he was very happy with his airflyer and army men he won with the tickets. People up there were nice too...this man kept giving us tickets he won because he was just playing for fun, it made the little guy so happy, things like make me smile.
The second evening we went to the L.L. Bean outlet in town, had dinner at a mom & pop kind of place and then played mini golf at Captain Cove's Adventure Golf. The 7 year old got three hole in ones....and ended up winning the game with 49 points.
If you ever feel insecure about your body...go to a public beach. I felt I was being visually responsible. I am not skinny and even felt a little insecure in my tankini, but I was there with a 7 year old and felt it was appropriate..and I was so burnt that I needed more of my body covered by the end. So many men and women were wearing much smaller suits and most of the time the people were larger than me. Also, what is with all the mix-matched bikinis? I saw quite a bit white tops with random color bottoms...or completely different color pieces. I usually buy the set...not two random pieces. I guess going forward it is something to consider, maybe even save me money getting whatever is on sale.
If you ever feel insecure about your body...go to a public beach. I felt I was being visually responsible. I am not skinny and even felt a little insecure in my tankini, but I was there with a 7 year old and felt it was appropriate..and I was so burnt that I needed more of my body covered by the end. So many men and women were wearing much smaller suits and most of the time the people were larger than me. Also, what is with all the mix-matched bikinis? I saw quite a bit white tops with random color bottoms...or completely different color pieces. I usually buy the set...not two random pieces. I guess going forward it is something to consider, maybe even save me money getting whatever is on sale.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
addicted to cards
Both of my parents worked, so when I wasn't feeling well I was brought to my grandmother's house. My grandmother had problems of her own, but she made sure we had soup and crackers. She is also the person who taught me and my little sister to play cards. We learned Rummy and eventually Rummy 500 as well as memory, go fish, crazy eights, solitaire and clock solitaire.
I was soon addicted to cards. Actually, I think all my sisters loved to play cards. Some of my fondest memories was me and my sisters sitting around the table playing Rummy 500. And even now, many years later, we try to have a few 'sister nights' where we'll play cards or a board game. If we play cards it is either Rummy 500 still or Phase 10, which is what we've played more often in the last 7 years.
I don't need other people either, a few years ago I became addicted to spider solitaire, but haven't played that in about 2 years. Maybe I'll start back up again tonight.
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