You know you look ridiculous when...

Someone at the Des Moines airport pays for you to have a luggage cart.


On Saturday I returned from San Antonio, as I was struggling to get out of the baggage claim at the airport a lady tapped me on the shoulder. As I turned around, to my suprise there was a luggage cart. The ladies generousty made by day! :)

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish
for yourself. It’s what you do for others." Danny Thomas

28 days of fitness

In an effort to get back into the routine of working out, I declared the month of February as the 28 days of fitness.

I plan to do some sort of physical activity every day. My original plan was to start my half marathon training program tonight, but I rubbed my heels raw at the trade show last week. It probably wasn't the best idea to where a pair of new flats. I thought they would be more comfortable than heels, well I learned my lesson. I eventually smashed down the backs and wore them as slip ons.

I don't think Paris Hilton designed these shoes to be worn for 18 hours.

Back to the 28 days of fitness...

• Start training for a half marathon
• Go to a spinning class
• Go to Aspen Athletic Club for group fitness classes 3 days a week
• Do a workout routine that involves lunges atleast 1 day a week

Motivational song for the 28 days of fitness...Sexy Chick

Wish me luck!

And the winner is...

How much money do you think I spent at the Denver market?

The person closest to the total was saleringqueen with a guess of $68.00. She wins a lovely prize! I spent $72.00 at the Denver market.

I will deliver the prize when I return from sunny San Antonio! :)

NCBA

Without a doubt, my internship in 2007 with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) during their annual conference and trade show was a great opportunity. The year I was an intern the conference was in Nashville. It was awesome to have the opportunity to work with other students from across the country that have a passion for the beef industry like I do. I am still great friends with several of the interns and a group of K-state girls! :)

Unfortunately, the group photo of all the interns in our professional attire is at home in IL. However, I thought I would share a few fun ones from a night out on the town in Nashville.

(Left to right) Matt from Texas A&M, T. Arp, myself, C. Good & Jen

Stacy and myself

Memories from Nashville...

- Hanging out with Macy gray at the pool (inside joke)

- Using the term bald guy (aka random guy being crazy drunk)

- Meeting great people (priceless)

This week, I'm in San Antonio for the 2010 NCBA conference. I'm excited to see some of the past interns and K-staters in sunny San Antonio. I'm also sad because Stacy isn't here to celebrate our three year anniversay of friendship. :(

Stay tuned for more info on San Antonio!

Denver = Amazing

So this past weekend, I hit up the big town of Denver, Colorado. I visited my college girlfriend Brigitte. I also went to the Denver Stock Show. I knew it was going to be a great weekend...something about seeing people in cowboy boots and starched jeans makes me happy.

On Saturday Brig and I went to the Denver market. I seriously thought I died and went to heaven. It was the coolest thing ever. This place was filled with cowboy boots, kippy belts, jewelry, western decorations and much more. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Of course, i couldn't leave without a few purchases. 

How much money do you think I spent at the Denver market?

Leave me a comment... 

The person closest to the total wins a lovely prize!

I also fell in love with the Lucchese diva boots, however I don't have a buyers license so I couldn't make a purchase. It's probably a good thing that I don't have a buyers license, but maybe someday. I really like the tag line for the boots "Find your inner Diva". 

p.s. - If anyone would like to get me a Valentine's Day gift I wear a size 7.5  :)

Stay tuned to see who the winner is...

Let the stories begin...

Its official -- I started my blog! I plan to write about my crazy adventures, shopping, agriculture, working out and several other random topics.

Please feel free to leave me comments.

Keep warm!