2008

Park City Day One

Whew!  What a trip!  Last night we left work early to pick Kiddo up from the airport then checked into the hotel.  A quick dinner at TGI Friday's and then off to bed because we had to get up at 4(!) am to get on over to the airport.  Fortunately, we were about five minutes ahead of the rush and got checked in easily.  Our plane took off without a hitch and up in the air we were for about 4 hours, going from Fort Lauderdale to Denver.  On time arrival meant we could check out DIA for a second, grab some food, and get back on the plane to Salt Lake City.

Unfortunately, the two gentlemen in front of us chose today not to shower or use deodorant or anything.  Complete yuck.  Every once in a while their "aroma" would drift back and slap us all in the face.  Fortunately, this flight was less than 90 minutes.

All of the luggage arrived thankfully and with one quick phone call our chariot arrived to bring us to our home for the next week.  (Hahahaha, I just realized that it's already after 11 at home.)  It's really pretty here.  We have our own personal jacuzzi.  We scooped up a 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo within walking distance to the slopes.

I didn't want to clog everything up here, so today's photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miamishyner/

I'll keep you all posted on all the happs.  Tomorrow I learn to shred a little better.  Peace out ya'll!

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Dear Alcohol

A friend shared this with me so I thought I'd share it with you all.

Dear Alcohol,
 
First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a HUGE fan of yours.  As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed.  The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game and you're even around at the holidays (hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings).
 
However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:

1. Phone Calls/Text Messages: While I agree with you that communication is important. I question the suggestion that conversation after 2 a.m. can have much substance or necessity. Why would you make me call my ex's? Especially when I know, for a fact, they DO NOT want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night.
 
2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal. But, why do you suggest that I eat a taco with chili sauce along with a big Italian meatball and some stale chips (washed down with wine & topped off with a Kit Kat AFTER a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I'm an eclectic eater but, I think you went too far this time.
 
3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer this issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.
 
4. Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop! This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's debauchery may be in order. But, the 3 p.m. hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out (face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn or wherever). The hangover should be minimal and in no way interfere with my daily activities.
 
Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now and would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.
 
In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Friday 3 p.m. (pre happy hour) on your possible solutions. And hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.
 
Thank you,
Your Biggest Fan

P.S. Please take e a moment or two and note the following items below that I think may be of some interest to you.
 
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
 1. Innovative
 2. Preliminary
 3. Proliferation
 4. Cinnamon
 
THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
 1. Specificity
 2. British Constitution
 3. Passive-Aggressive Disorder
 
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
 1. Thanks but I don't want to have sex.
 2. Nope, no more beer for me.
 3. Sorry but you're not really my type.
 4. Good evening, officer. Would you like a soft taco?
 

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~ The Final Countdown ~

Somewhere on this blog is a widget that shows the countdown to Park City, probably lower left.  Tomorrow we leave.

 

I'm going to try to be a good blogger and take lots of pictures and have lots of descriptions in case any of you decide you want to check out PC one of these days.

 

By this time tomorrow, we should be almost to Denver and by this time on Saturday, we'll be scarfing down breakfast in order to get to our lessons on time.

I'm not as excited as Kiddo (it's only her second time snowboarding) or Lovey (it'll be his first time to see real snow falling from the sky), but I think I'll pick it up a notch once we're actually over there.

So, we're all packed and ready to go, minus repacking Kiddo's clothes from her 'going to Gramma's' suitcase to her 'going on vacation' suitcase.  During our drive up to Jacksonville, she graciously asked to stay in Jacksonville longer than Lovey and I were capable of staying and my mom was happy to have her for longer.  Kiddo doesn't even see the house before we leave.  She lands today at 6:40pm and we pick her up and go straight to the hotel that's by the airport since our flight is at the unholy hour of 7am tomorrow.  (I don't know why I complain since that's the time I typically leave the house for work.)  Lovey and I had a very quiet week.  It was nice.

So there you have it.  Today 40 degrees in Miami, tomorrow 30 degrees in Park City.  Funny.  Let's move the needle forward!

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A quiz a day?

Doubtful, but Roboco did this one and I thought I'd try it out too.  Seems that if I'm going to make things better (not that they're bad) I should take into account what others say, probably with a grain of salt, especially when it's a random quiz.  Take the quiz yourself here.

Your Existing Situation

Easily affected by her environment and readily moved by the emotions of others. Seeks congenial relationships and an occupation which will promote them.

This is true at times, false at times.  I try fairly hard not to let others bring me down but I don't mind some pick me up.  I do prefer my peeps to have things in common with me and good gravy let's not even bring up the "P" word.

Your Stress Sources

Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which she imposes of herself or by her own choice and decision.

This is painfully true which is why, at times, I question my decision to be in a relationship and my parenting abilities.  I want to work towards being in a position of less restrictions and limitations but seeing as how I don't currently leave the house much, I have to work on that first.

Your Restrained Characteristics

An unadmitted lack of confidence makes her careful to avoid open conflict and she feels she must make the best of things as they are.

Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity.

Hmmm, ouch.  A lack of confidence.  Maybe, although I don't think I come across that way to other people.  If anything, I've probably come across as a bit on the cocky side, but I guess that's just overcompensation.  As for that last part, let's just say I'm going through a rough spot.  After I can dismiss any medical issues, I'll tackle what the problem probably really is.

Your Desired Objective

Takes easily and quickly to anything which provides stimulation. Preoccupied with things of an intensely exciting nature, whether erotically stimulating or otherwise. Wants to be regarded as an exciting and interesting personality with an altogether charming and impressive influence on others. Uses tactics cleverly so as to avoid endangering her chances of success or undermined others' confidence in herself.

You know, these things shouldn't really be this accurate.  I really do love things like puzzles but I don't like to be forced into doing things.  So, if it's interesting and I want to dabble, I'm all there, but if you tell me I HAVE to, forget it.  I guess my preoccupation is what leads me to things like the trapeze, skydiving and snowboarding.  That last sentence, I'm not even gonna touch it.

Your Actual Problem

Seeks to avoid criticism and to prevent restriction of her freedom to act, and to decide for herself by the exercise of great personal charm in her dealings with others.

Right, I don't take criticism well and I know it.  I can't prevent the restriction, I can only try to fix what's there.  People tell me I should be in sales with my personality, that or a stand-up comedian, but yeah, when I want, I'm a charmer.

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Bienvenidos al dos mil ocho!

A new year means just that, a new year.  Lovey and I brought in the new year in peace and a fair amount of quiet.  I am what is called 'una vieja', meaning an old lady for those who don't speak the language.  I just really like my sleep.  I didn't get to 34 still looking like I'm 21 by skipping out on my nap time.

I thought that maybe I would post daily or take a photo daily, but that may not happen.  I will, however, try to create a super photo blog of our trip to Park City so I can take my whole Vox 'hood along for the ride.  We're equipped with 3 cameras and a camcorder so hopefully there will be lots to see and do.

Best wishes for all in the new year.  Be true to yourselves.

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