Hello Strangers

This roller coaster of life has left me with not much to talk about over the past year or so. BUT I'm back and a big thank you to my new employer and friend Amanda for that. She has some great stuff to share with a business to run and a family to take care of. Mine may not be as interesting but none the less a tool for sharing my thought and opinions.

I'm still in Albany, NY although for a while I wondered why. Honestly, I need to get over it. I chose to move here and deep down I don't really regret it. What I do regret is how much of a baby I've been and my actions. When people get frustrated or depressed they take it out on those closest to them. I'm learning so much about myself in my current situation which is funny enough one of the things I told myself I needed to do when making the decision to move to NY.

Moving on to the positive stuff and forgetting the negative. I am working for a no frills, kick ass firm now, Rebel CMC! Check it out! These girls know what they are doing. I'm learning a lot from them.

I've been teaching boot camps lately and I love it! Hoping to get some more training under my belt within the next few months!

I have a kitty and dog now. Karl's brother Jake went into the Army so we are watching his lil pup, Heidi. Karl found a 5 week old kitten in October and we named her Autumn. I may complain about being the only one to take care of them but they really do make me happy...

For the last few months I have been training with Team in Training to run the San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon. It's in 5 days and I'm pumped especially because I'm going to AZ tomorrow morning to visit the family first! They might even go to SD with me! So excited!!!! Even my lovely friends Brie, Dani, Lauren and Rheana will be there! Can't wait to see my friends! I've missed having them in my life.

Karl is doing great! He is working for a local trading company right now. I'm so proud of him because he and a past coworker started a cleaning company together. Their client list is building and they just hired a part time worker! Now he will have more time to do what he does best...golf! So glad he is getting back into the one thing that I know makes him happy! We joined Mohawk Golf Club and I actually got my own clubs. I went out for 9 holes a couple times this past holiday weekend!

Well I think that is enough updating for now. Stay tuned! My European vacation is coming up next!

Been A While.....

Been a while since I posted anything. Finally in Albany and settled in the new apartment. The drive was pretty boring and Karl and I def got into a couple arguments but 3 days in a car will do that to anyone! lol The moving process went better than excepted. You would think that such a big move to a new place where I know no one and have no job would be more difficult but so far I have adjusted smoothly. The only thing really weighing on my mind is having no job. I have begun personal training at the Gold's Gym here but building clientele and generating money is a slow process. Still hoping for a call from Baker PR. That position is perfect for me, I know it. I have applied to other marketing related positions with other companies but no word yet. As a back up I have applied to the most amazing salon and spa here....Complexions....a green salon and spa! I LOVE IT!

With no friends here and no money life has been pretty boring. Which for me is not good considering I love to be busy. I know that things happen for a reason and when you least expect them....let hope it just sooner than later :)

Passed the Test

For the last 2 months I have been taking a class through my gym to help prepare me for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Exam. The classes started great but slowly after a few weeks life's crap started getting in the way. My mom was in OH taking care of my sick grandfather then I went to Albany for a few days then my grandfather passed away and my family went to OH for 5 days. By the time I got back there were only two classes left. I felt so unprepared for the exam. I knew nothing! So for the last week or so I have been doing a ton of studying hoping to be ready to take the exam before I move. Yesterday I finally felt ready and scheduled my exam for today at 4pm. I PASSED!!!!!!!!!! It was nothing like I expected.....really hard! lol BUT I am now a Certified Personal Trainer!!!!! I love the sound of that!

After the exam I came home did last minute laundry and packed my car. I'm getting up at 4:30am and leaving by 5am. I have to be in Albuquerque, NM by noon to pick Karl up at the airport and continue the drive. I REALLY hope my car makes it. I actually feel sorry for my car.

As soon as I get to Albany and settled in our new apartment! I will post picks of the beautiful red and yellow leaves. Soon I'll be posting pics of SNOW!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!!

Moving to NY

Hey All

I figured a blog would be a great central place for everyone I care about to find out whats going on in my life. My sorority sister Sasha created a blog and I find it fun to read that she has taken up baking as a hobby.

So I am moving to Albany, NY. This Friday I begin the long drive there. Hopefully my car makes it....oh boy. Karl is meeting me in Albuquerque, NM and driving the rest of the way with me. I bought the book Lipstick Jungle on CD to listen to on the way to NM. Thank goodness the book is shorter than it takes to get there. I don't think Karl would appreciate me making him spend 3 days in the car while he should be studying to listen to a chick book.

I do not have a job yet only some interest from the local gym for teaching my BodyCombat and BodyJam classes which I am happy about. I just completed the preparation class for the NASM Personal Training exam and am now studying for it. I will probably take it tomorrow afternoon. I really hope I pass I love this stuff plus its a great way to make extra money. I interviewed with a PR firm a few weeks ago. I have no Marketing/PR experience just really good references from the Albany area so we'll see how that goes. I really hope I get it but the chances are slim.

I'm sooooo excited for my new life, new place, new people and hopefully a new job. I will only be 2.5 hrs away from NYC.....AMAZING and 45 min from Saratoga National Race Track....love the track. The BEST part is there is an H&M in the mall near my new apartment....God loves me.

Everybody start saving for an NYC visit. I'm going to miss my friends and family soooo much but this is a risk I will never regret no matter the outcome.