is it safe out here?

interesting reading...to blog or not to blog.

Check this movie out!

Went to the Enzian last night with Tim to watch Snow Cake. Fantastic film. Thanks to Mrs.Tag for her recommendation. If you haven't checked it out, please do. Not sure about the House but Comcast apparently has it available on IFC on Demand.

It's one of those, "Oh yea, I so get it," kind of films.

Enjoy some SNOW CAKE!

Random Happy OLDIE Photo

JavaCakes, Dragonfly and Caroline at Camp K in 1993.

Curry Cook Off - It's a tie!

Soli and Mr. Wonderful with the judges.

justice for all

today, befrie's baby was dedicated. wish i could've been there.

i was in spirit. love you all.

(send me photos soon please!)

Celebrating Genius!

Moving on up!

Got word from K today about the promotion!

Things are moving forward.

Thanks to Soli, AA and AP for an impromptu celebration at Eola. :-)

Showing the VooDoo Love!

My little fun soccer team (the VooDoo Posse) rocks! We're in first place for the first time! As Mike B. said, "This is ridiculous." We're a fun team not a death by competition team. It's great to be number one though so I took a first place team photo PRIOR to the game. Check us out above and all our "VooDoo-ness." We no longer totally suck...

We got all kinds of crazy last night and scored FOUR goals in the first half thanks to Mike with two, Jim with one and Sarah with one. I almost headed a ball in the goal off a chip from Mike B. We are looking really good out there and I couldn't be prouder. Playoffs will be much nicer this year!

Happy Birthday Genius!

Be who you are and say what you feel

because those who mind don't matter and

those who matter don't mind.

- Dr. Seuss

the be happy book

recently came across the be happy book and enjoyed the simple design and nice reminders that i have to take in on the most hectic days.

#1 (and they're not really numbered, i just find it interesting that this is the first thing to know in being happy) SHOW UP.

and here are some others...

follow your heart.stay inspired.stop being a victim.do things you're good at.love your work.get a new perspective.have a sense of wonder.don't isolate.find people you love.set goals.finish what you started.help others.do a one day news fast.dance.pamper yourself.face your fears.go to a museum.exercise.listen to music.lighten up.have a moral compass.read books.reach out.set up a realistic schedule.don't compare yourself with others.be kind.don't lose hope.want what you have.believe in something bigger than yourself.

Happy Birthday to my Auntie!

My aunt (front and center) and her friends at Hooters...Such a fun picture!

Hope it's a great birthday!

On Leadership

Perusing my fave blogs this morning and came across a post on Hyku that took me to a conference blog which brought to my attention the following insight:

The 10 Most Important Leadership Traits

Personal Clarity
Great leaders know who they really are, what they really want in their life and why they really want it. Each person should write a one-page personal summary including your personal values, needs, personal mission statement and strengths.

Courage
Great leaders accept personal responsibility, display courage and are proactive. Ask yourself two questions—what would you do if you knew you only had 6 years left to live? Then (ignoring the first question) ask yourself what you would do if you knew you only had 2 days left to live? Asking these questions will really tell you what is important to you.

Integrity
Great leaders “walk their talk.” They live with integrity and inspire trust. Be honest and do what you know you should.

Resilience
Great leaders are curious and always searching for the best way. They understand how to accept and initiate change.

Vision
Great leaders see and stay focused on the big picture. The lack of a clear vision from leadership results in (too) many visions.

Serving
Great leaders are focused on serving their organization, family, etc.

Appreciative
Great leaders know what their most important resource is.

Relationships
Great leaders strengthen and use their EQ.

Develop Other Leaders
Great leaders know the law of explosive growth, which is to add growth, lead followers and leaders will multiply.

Commitment
Great leaders are passionate, determined, purposeful and committed.

The speaker ended the session by saying that we should always remember the absolute importance of the choices we make throughout life and effect we have on the world.

Food galore!

Soli, Mr. Wonderful, M and AA at Taste of the Nation 2007

Soli looking super hot at the partay!
As she told her Mr., "I still got it."

Yet another pic of us eating...Everyone looks happy!

Soli and I with our new Ruth's Chris necklaces.

All the cool kids are wearing them these days.

Winner of the Most Photogenic Couple

Happy Birthday to Dana!

went to a boy named dana's birthday party on friday night with mr. wonderful, wool pants, ST and wingman. forgot about the grunge costume part but we still found a way to fit in...

More FUN photos from the Oldest City

AA + HH = ready for an adventure!

the ROTUNDA ceiling...So beautiful!

Another blurry pic...Camera Error...AA in the Flagler Dining Room.

Me in the old dining room at Flagler...This is where I ate every day for a year.

Of course, I had to light a candle for the mommy-glow just like the good old days.

A really blurry pic of HH & AA at the Columbia.

HH & AA on the wall of the Fort.

Just me trying to be friendly with Palm trees.

HH + AA = fun in St. Augustine

Cannon-meister having fun in the town square!

No, it didn't rain...That is sweat on the dragonfly.
It was a bajillion degrees on Saturday.

ST with the scary pirate...He said he didn't like this one since it didn't look friendly.

Okay, who's met a friendly pirate?

H. loves tall basketball players...This one was made out of wax.

A cute street in the Nation's Oldest City...Good times, good times.

Trying to capture land and sea.

ST in front of JP Henley's...Go DOLPHINS!

The ride home...Me in the mirror. Goodbye St. Augustine!

super intern strikes again!

the things people will do to win a competition and be the best...check out the blog of our trusty intern who totally rocked today in a friendly office contest that we've been doing. learn more here.

the Haggis wins it!

The first official team photo of HAGGIS thanks to Jen Jen's cheering section.

We won on Monday night despite the dark field and not being able to see each other in the black shirts.

Wonderful debut - We were there!

we are all so proud of dad for giving such a great performance!

the happy hostage with the star of the show!