In the midst of chaos......happiness.....

Well.....

We are not going to make my numbers. My biggest deal is probably slipping to February, but I can't control it. The main guy is out on bereavement and I think there is a fine line between asking for your sales and being sensitive. I air towards the sensitive side. I have 3 calls today, all pertaining to deals this quarter and one tomorrow. All I am trying to do is get everything in I can over the next 4 days. I can't wait for it to be February 4th....the quarter will be done, I will be back from my whirlwind trip to SF and I get to enjoy the weekend at home. Ahhhh, I will get there.


Excitement is building around the ski trip as it is the first weekend in March and will be here so soon! Bryan and I are super excited. Last Sunday I met his sister, her husband and their adorable twin boys....they are maybe 19 mos old....so cute! We hung out there and watched football all day.

Tonight Bryan and I are meeting MaryAnn and Steve at the Big Air competition. We will see snowboarding and see a concert by One Republic. Should be super fun. I have been so incredibly tired lately, I hope I can make it till 10 pm.....lol.

So weird to hear on the radio today the announcers talking about opening day at Coors Field being April 1st. I almost want to freeze time....How can April be talked about right now?

I am excited as this Friday Michelle, her daughter Ashley, Rebecca and her daughter Laney are all having a slumber party here. We will make paninis and I will make cupcakes for the girls....pancakes Saturday morning....we have had it on the calendar for maybe a month and I am looking forward to it. Saturday I am also bringing dinner to my parents friend Lisa. She lives in Loveland, about 45 minutes away. She is battling breast cancer and getting her to let me help her was like pulling teeth but she has finally agreed. I am signing up once a month to bring dinner. Since Lisa worked with my Dad, their company will be contributing every month to what I make for the Lang's too. I start on Saturday. It feels good to help someone in need so close to me and someone I know, no less. I just hope all my meals come out good! LOL

Well must get back to work! Can't believe I have calls every other hour today until 2:30. Better get to it. Hope all of you out there are doing great.

xoxo

So this is it

The quarter and our 2010 ends on 1-31-11. I keep thinking will I wake up on 2-1 with a sense of relief but actually no because I have a huge business trip to SF, Feb 1-3. I have really lost a lot of self control the past month. The holidays kicked it into high gear so while I am still working out, I feel lousy. I am not sleeping well and I have given in to every chocolate, sweet, and carb craving. I know, a lot of you are rolling your eyes, but I feel and see what it is doing. I just threw away all the cookies in the house. I have to get control of this cause this isn't going to bring my deals in! There is a lot of pressure on two of us and me specifically as our East Coast girl isn't bringing anything in really this quarter......everything has gone to next quarter. It is a lot riding on me and while a part of that is thrilling, a part of that is equally terrifying. I recognize I have gotten lost in all of this, especially the past few weeks and while a lot of that is inevitable, I can do better. I did spin class at noon today and since e-mail was slow, did a quick mani/pedi after. I needed that today. I need to take better care of myself.

This weekend I am hitting the slopes which is exciting and terrifying at the same time! I honestly can't believe I am actually doing it. Mary Ann and I committed we would be ski buddies so we both got the Copper Four Pass and Saturday will do a Two Hour Lesson and then off we go. Fear is my biggest obstacle, but with the Ski trip the first weekend of March, I need to get out there! Friday night the Lakers play the Nuggets so Steve is making dinner and I am staying over which will be great. I love spending time with them.

My parents have a good friend out here who is beginning her battle with breast cancer. It is so sad as she has a year of chemo/radiation ahead of her and their are just a lot of health problems between her and her husband and the kids. I finally got her to give me access to her care calendar. While she is an hour away, I am going to try and bring dinner for the family once a month. I figure it is the least I can do and something I should prioritize as if I or my family were in that situation, I would hope someone would do the same for me.

I really want to get the camera out in February. I know the second Q4 is over, Q1 begins, but we need a little chance to breathe. It is just the most intense situation. I am pleased though to have brought on some big names including NIKE. The future is bright.

I am enjoying everything in life right now so while I might seem completely overwhelmed, I am just admitting my fears here. I am blessed to have such an amazing job and work with such incredible people.....truly. 2011 is going to be a great year for me. I already know that. Things with Bryan are great too.

I have one load in the laundry, dishwasher is going and I think it is time to brew some Sleepytime Tea....

Wishing you all a good night.

xo
E

6 Days into the New Year...

and I got my second deal in today, YEAH! Now if the other verbal could just get done tomorrow that will be awesome. Year ending 1-31 is looking good but the next couple weeks will be HUGE.

Saw The Fighter last night with Bryan.....acting was great and I was touched by the story, love movies based on true stories.....got a little teary at the end. Ski trip house booked today which is a huge weight lifted and Bryan is coming.....which is awesome and freaky all at the same time....he is going to meet so many friends at once BUT trying not to freak and make it a big deal.....cause it's not....it's just a bunch of people getting together for a weekend of fun.....I can't believe how fast that will be here.....

Looking forward to a weekend where I have tons of errands to do, workouts ahead, and lazy time. I am really getting used to lazy time on the agenda!

2011 has begun

and I must share some of the recipes Bryan and I cooked to ring in the New Year.....Asian Pork was to die for!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Texican-Squash/Detail.aspx
http://www.food.com/recipe/wok-or-skillet-asian-style-fresh-green-beans-166069
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001160642

I am loving this year already, not just for me, but for all my family & friends who also have such exciting things happening this year....

Love to all of you.

xoxo
E