Congrats Amy & Bob Shaw

I flew up to Boise for the weekend so I could be in my best friend, Amy's, wedding. She married Robert Shaw on October 17. It was such a beautiful wedding!! All of the bridesmaids looked amazing, the groomsmen were so handsome, and Amy was gorgeous!

What a weekend! The wedding party went through quite a bit of booze throughout the three days we were all together. Let's just say there were Hasidic Jews, chicken tacos, people with no pants on sleeping in the back of cars, lost phones, hookups, and so much more. I had the time of my life!

The poor bride was sick the entire time and needed to rest before the big day, so she wasn't able to come out with us and paint the town red. Thankfully, she was better by Saturday morning!



Here are all the bridesmaids after walking down the aisle. This is right before I started crying!

Congratulations Amy & Robert Shaw! I love you both so much!

October Update

Work is starting to get busier, thank God! Lately I haven't had much to do, which makes the day go by super slow...another reason why I need change.

I'm the kind of person that needs to be challenged every single day. I like to learn new things and I like working hard at what I do. Currently, in the position I'm in, I cannot do that, and I feel worthless. Throughout the year, my job is routine. I like routine to an extent, but I don't know that I like routine at the job. It tends to make things boring.

This leads me to my next point (which I have recently written about), change. I can't stop thinking about change. I need to change careers, environment, and salary. I'm constantly struggling with money, which means I can never do anything for myself. I hate being in a place that is overpowered by a certain demographic. I need diversity and culture. I don't think that's something I can find in Park City, Utah. Don't get me wrong, I love living here. Skiing is my life (literally) and I can't wait for the snow to cover the mountains. I just feel differently than I did before. I look at my friends and their experiences, and then I look at my life and how I haven't really accomplished much. I'm young and healthy, now is the time to make this change!

I'm not entirely sure what I want to do. I know that I love the sports industry and if there are any opportunities in my field, then I am willing to relocate in a heartbeat (salary pending). I am ready for anything!

Big Day in the USA!

President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Price, and golf and rugby were both added to the Olympic roster.

One thing that concerns me about this Olympic situation is that a sport like golf can get in, but women's ski jumping is going through a court case because the chauvenistic men in the IOC don't think women should be ski jumping. Seems to me like women's rights haven't changed much in Copenhagen since the 1950's. But then again, even the Canadian Olympic Committee will not support this case because they "would screw Canada's chance of ever getting major events again...like the Olympics again some day."

If you think of all the sports in the Olympics that include women, half of them are dangerous. How is ski jumping any more dangerous than crashing on an alpine course skiing at 65 mph, or flipping over in a bobsled, or stabbing yourself with skate during an ice skating event, or sliding down an icy track head first in skeleton?

Unfortunately, this case is difficult. It's international, which means U.S. laws and rights are exempt. These women can't win this case on discrimination alone.

Currently, an appeal has been filed (July 21, 2009). On November 12 and 13, a panel of judges will hear the argument for the appeal. Fingers crossed! Get 'em girls!

Also, today is my dog's birthday. She is 5 years old! Happy Birthday Babsy!!

Check out this video of my buddy, Lindsey Van, winning the first FIS Nordic Ski World Chamionships in Liberec on Feb. 20, 2009. "This is for everyone. This is for all the women who have been pushing the sport over the last 10 years and all the women who really did well today. They deserve this too."


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Cross Country Snowboarding

This sport was recently introduced to me and I have fallen in love! What an incredible way to be one with nature in full spandex race suits and snowboarding on a flat surface. The slowness of your speed allows you to look at the beauty of the world around you, and the extra time will help you to figure out who you really are. Cross country skiing was prejudice towards the snowboarders of the world. Now we all can become apart of these backcountry excursions through cross country snowboarding.

Everything is amazing right now, and nobody's happy

My BFF Amy

This past weekend I went up to Boise to attend my BFF Amy's bachelorette party. Yowzuhs, was it a fun weekend! There was lots of booze, good food, and strippers. I've only been to two or so bachelorette parties, but this one takes the cake!

Amy will be married to Robert on October 17. I am a bridesmaid and can't wait for this special day! I know I will be crying tears of joy throughout the entire ceremony! Emily, you're in charge of bringing tissue!

Only 11 more days! Congrats Amy & Bob!

Exclamation point!!

Fall in Park City

The leaves have been changing to the beautiful reds, organges, browns, and yellows. It has been absolutely gorgeous here in Park City the last few weeks. The temperature has been perfect, high 70s to low 80s, perfect for hiking in the colorful mountains!

The resorts were filled with the beautiful colors, and the aspens just started changing, so Deer Valley was full of yellow!

Moose have been coming down from the higher mountains for food and water. This beast was seen just outside of my office parking lot. I have never seen a moose this big before! Trust me, he's a lot bigger than he looks in this picture! Next time I'll have to go stand by him so you can see the size.

And then it snowed.

Here is a picture taken outside my office this morning, snowy and cold. The Rocky's were expected to have 20 inches last night!

Another view from my office.

Some native Park Citians (such as myself) say that the seasons are different here. Fall begins in early August and ends in early October when winter takes over. One of my favorite things about Park City is the seasons. Every season comes and goes and every season is beautiful! We have the best snow on earth in the winter, a green and rainy spring, a hot and dry summer, and colorful and cool fall. It's perfect for people like me who love to enjoy all times of the year. When you're sick of the summer heat, the leaves are already changing and the weather is cooling down. When you're ready to put on your ski boots and head up to the mountain, there is snow on the ground and the resorts are open. When the boots are ready to come off and the slopes are icy, the resorts are closing and spring is in bloom. When the rain is enough, the heat of the summer air is just around the corner. I love it here!