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A few miscellaneous pics
While trying to clear out my massively overloaded hard drive I found the following pictures that made me smile.
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| Coolest snowman ever in Mammoth |
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| Big Sky, Montana |
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| Our wedding rehearsal |
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| Love these girls |
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| The whole family at Christmas 2006. We miss you, Len! |
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| Atlantis |
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Vote for me!
Hey loyal readers! I entered one of my photos in an OC Register wildflower photo contest. If you will vote for my picture, I could win $100!!!
(Hey it’s a lot to me!)
I’ll leave a button on my sidebar until voting ends so that you have a lot of chances to vote! π
Thank you!
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Vision Quest video
J just sent me this video and I think it will give you a glimpse of what VQ is like.
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J conquers Vision Quest
On Saturday, J competed in Vision Quest. It’s an insane mountain bike event that starts at 5:30 in the morning in Silverado Canyon. You have 12 hours to finish, although there are cutoffs throughout the race to ensure that no one will get stuck out in the elements. To compete, you need to be able to ride your bike to the top of three consecutive peaks–but you go all the way to the bottom in between. It’s 56+ miles and 11,000+ ft. of elevation gain.
Last year, J rode his mountain bike and finished in 7 hours, 19 minutes.
This year, he decided to ride a single speed mountain bike.
He’s been training for this event since he got back on his bike after the accident. It has been a great motivational tool–but needless to say, a lot was riding on this day.
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| Professional picture (purchased by J) |
Incredibly, he finished this year in 6 hours, 51 minutes. He came across the finish, dirty and exhausted, but so proud. It was a perfect finish to all of his training and hopes since August 6.
The race starts in the dark at 5:30.
At the first aid station, refilling water bottles and food. A rider has to eat quite a bit during the event in order to keep his body functioning. High carbohydrate and calorie-rich foods that are easy to digest are key.
Approaching the finish.
Finish Line!
Muddy…
But with his signature smile, as always.
See my shirt? It says “Go J”
J’s friend Mike also raced and finished, so it was a fabulous day. J gave us a toast.
Muddy face…
J said that it was a spiritual experience for him…being up on top of a mountain and struggling to breathe and keep pedaling, he prayed to God to finish. Then he realized that he shouldn’t be asking for his goals to be met–look where he was, and all he had accomplished. It is truly a miracle.
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What to wear to work (and Wicked!)
Yesterday I had to dress nicely for work and to see Wicked with the wonderful Christina.
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| Messy, curly updo |
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| Pink sweater: Old Navy Dress: Merona, Target |
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10%
Typically, 10% doesn’t sound like much. A 10% discount…10% chance of rain…10% of voters…but when it comes to my body, losing 10% is a pretty big deal!
I have lost 10% of my weight.
So, 16 pounds ago, in my fab Halloween costume:
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| Sometime during the summer |
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| More Halloween |
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| Recent face shot |
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| Cruise |
And bridesmaid dress before and after!
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| after |
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| Recent face shot |
So what do you all think? Is it noticeable?
Oranges!
I wish this blog had smell-o-vision because there is no better smell than citrus and sweet orange blossoms.
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What to wear to work
It’s back…more looks for work
Dress: Merona from Target. Love! Sweater: H&M
With tights and black boots, BCBG
A little further away…please ignore the items on my dresser π I assure you that I put them away minutes after taking this picture.
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