View from John's Balcony Downtown!
Here is where I must pause and let you in on a little secret...The past few months have been quite difficult for me, being here alone in Jasper. I realized that being adventurous is a part of who I am along with my determination in making my career a success. I enjoy providing for myself and allowing myself to live within my means and enjoy the "little" things in my life. I have met great people here and I am grateful to have had this opportunity to move here. In a way being here by myself helped me realize more of who I am and what I want to become. There is so much to life to experience and so many opportunities to take advantage of and unfortunately I have reached a dead end here in Jasper. My creativity has been suppressed for long enough, and it is time to look into other opportunities to expand my wings and get me back to a place where I can enjoy those "Little" pleasures in life. "Keep my Options Open" and "See whats out there"...I began this search when I got back from Charleston over Thanksgiving. An opportunity in Colorado Springs, one in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and 2 in Denver. I applied to all of them.
Back to Christmas Eve....I had a an interview that day at noon with a Denver Job and 2 weeks previous to that, the Colorado Springs opportunity came through and we were in a negotiation process. Both jobs offered the ability to expand my creativity and to allow me to be in control of what I made. John took me to the interview in Denver, poor guy stayed in the car waiting for an hour 1/2 until the interview was done and....I got hired. At this point, I had no idea what I was going to do and I had one week to accept the job. The job in Colorado Springs was having difficulty getting back to me...long story and I am not about to get into it, but I had basically shut this opportunity out. They were unorganized and unprofessional to keep it short.
Anyway...what a great start to a Christmas Eve right?!!! Now it was time to get ready for all the family events of the Christmas weekend! Christmas Eve we stopped by Johns Parents, then to my moms place. Typical dinner, presents, and dessert! John got his parents and my mom this peppermint pie from Village Inn - My mom loves this stuff! I had decided to do something different this Christmas, be more creative and make my Christmas gifts. When I was in Charleston with Ashley, I wrote in the sand and took pictures, imported them into PowerPoint and made this great personalized piece of framed artwork! I just hope they like them all as I enjoyed putting it all together! See below...just imagine it in a frame hanging on the wall ;o)
This one was made for my sister and E!
John and I exchanged the gifts we got for one another that night when we got home. He got me the "True Blood" season 1, and the book series. He also got me Seasons to "Mad Men", and a necklace with a dead spider in it...haha, so not funny! I threw it across the room! which he found to be hilarious then kept trying to tease me with it! Thanks Babe...that thing very well could have given me never-ending nightmares!
I had never seen True Blood or Mad Men, but we planned on watching a few episodes during later on in the week. I got my Cliffy Cakes a Down Comforter (if any of you have not experienced the comfort of a down comforter, you are missing out B.T.W.) and an orange duvet cover to go over it as a joke! It is indeed bright orange...kinda wearing on me though haha! I can do so much with that color now that I think about it! I also made him a framed art piece as well to hang in his office at work (he said he needed something in there to hang up) why not hang up my mad creative skills!?
I had never seen True Blood or Mad Men, but we planned on watching a few episodes during later on in the week. I got my Cliffy Cakes a Down Comforter (if any of you have not experienced the comfort of a down comforter, you are missing out B.T.W.) and an orange duvet cover to go over it as a joke! It is indeed bright orange...kinda wearing on me though haha! I can do so much with that color now that I think about it! I also made him a framed art piece as well to hang in his office at work (he said he needed something in there to hang up) why not hang up my mad creative skills!?
I took pictures of letters around downtown Charleston...not too shabby!
Christmas morning, we had the pleasure of enjoying some Mimosa's at our friend Ali Cakes place. Ashley met up with us for a few as well and we had a good short time together before she had to go. Can I just say...Mimosa's are pretty damn good!!! Yummm! we played Apples to Apples the rest of the afternoon and continued on with many laughs until it was time for John and I to meet up at his parents house for Christmas dinner. His mom is so cute, she got me my favorite wine and a starbucks gift card...perfect!! I must add as well that I never saw so many varieties of cookies at one place in my life...she baked so many!! Talk about being taken back in time, after dinner we ended up watching "Are You Afraid of The Dark" with his brother while his parents played games with their neighbors that had come over to join us for dinner. There are no words for that show...haha!
Bringing us to Monday, a day in Colorado Springs where I gladly did a photo shoot for my sister, E, and their 4 legged kids. My mom and her husband Mike met there as well to join in on the day with us. It was a bit cold out so we found a colorful spot for a back drop and quickly got through as many pics as we could before calling it quits. My sis was tired as Lola, the piggy that they were watching kept her up most of the night lol. If you know my sis and I, no sleep is a sure way for the grump in us to come out! Below is a sample of some photos and a link to the full gallery!
Check out the full gallery at: http://fritz-photography.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=20847188&AlbumKey=TnX46n
How could I not take pics of Lola while I was there! Too cute!!
That night...L.P.T!!! (Loungy Pants Time) as we had an exhausting few days and Tuesday was a day we could do whatever we wanted with no time restraints. Of course I got my starbucks...every morning during my visit :o) Got my Noodles and Company and PinkBerry as well! Enjoyed some snuggle time on the couch watching True Blood and Mad Men and eating left overs from Christmas. I definitely enjoy these calm relaxing moments just snuggling up to my Cliffy Cakes! Wednesday, John worked so I enjoyed the day walking around 16th street mall and then meeting up with an old co-worker until John got home. We had a nice dinner at the Rock Bottom Brewery, had a fantastic Sangria from there! we had a nice conversation, then left back home for more L.P.T!! whoo hoo!!
Thursday, John had to work half day...he woke me up early to drive him to work so I could take the car for the day. To do what? I had no idea, this was Brighton and the only thing to do is shop...which I did and really really didn't need to be spending my money. That evening was my Christmas with my dad at my grandmothers house. John and I decided to see a movie before heading over there, not realizing how long the movie was actually going to be...needless to say we ran late getting to my dads and we had to leave the movie early so we didn't get to see the end of "The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo". Who knew as well that the Colorado Springs job would call me right when the movie was starting to tell me they were interesting in bringing me on...yet, they were unable to send me the offer before the next day when I needed to make my decision on accepting the Denver Job. Geesh...this place is really somethin! haha.
I also forgot the gifts I made for my dad and grandmother....wow what a great start to the night eh? haha, they didn't mind of course and we had a good dinner catching up and eating lasagna. Since I forgot the gifts, that meant we had to make an extra trip on Friday to my dads work in Aurora. Seems as though we were driving all over Colorado this week! haha
I also forgot the gifts I made for my dad and grandmother....wow what a great start to the night eh? haha, they didn't mind of course and we had a good dinner catching up and eating lasagna. Since I forgot the gifts, that meant we had to make an extra trip on Friday to my dads work in Aurora. Seems as though we were driving all over Colorado this week! haha
Wow, Friday already??? I had a feeling the week would go by really fast, sometimes I wish you could slow down time. To top off the day, I did call and accepted the job in Denver...thats right, I am coming back home!! I am ready for this new adventure in 2012 and ready to spend more time with John and my family. I am also looking forward to meeting new people and creating great relationships within my new job opportunity. I can finally let loose and be creative!!
...ok back to the events of the day...I got to see my dad once more for a few minutes at his work, which was nice other than being hit on by old mechanic men haha. The night was a celebration for our friend Chris's birthday, a surprise event and I think there were about 20 people who showed up at this lounge off of 10th and Lincoln downtown. He was extremely surprised so it was a great success, thats 2 for 2 surprise events our Ali Cakes set up to be a success! Go Ali!! John and I kept it low key on the drinking, only had a few throughout the night and once we left the lounge to go to this bar called La Rumba, the night really slowed down as it was such an odd place of people. Over and over again I keep telling myself "don't wear heels out"...and what do I do and regret it later? yup, my feet were killing me!!! Luckily I have a super amazing Boyfriend who gives me foot massages :o) oh they are fantastic! thanks babe!!
I was extremely surprised that I did not take my camera with me everywhere taking tons of pics like normal, no pictures to report of my New Year weekend other then the first picture from the balcony of the fireworks. I just enjoyed my New Years Eve having a relaxing day and evening with John to bring in the New Year, I finally talked him into putting up his new end tables his mother got him...8 months ago haha! he just hates putting stuff together that takes time, but now he is sooo glad he has his new tables! I am too, as the old tables probably had an inch of dust on them causing my allergies to go insane :oP Oh my Cliffy Cakes...I don't know what it is, but I just love his way of life, it cracks me up!
It was a great way to spend my last day together before I headed back to Jasper... :o( only this time, it was only going to be temporary! :o) I have much to do before the big move, but by the end of this month, I get to call Denver my home again! I will have one busy year ahead of me with juggling a potential 3 jobs, but I am determined to be successful in every one of them! Yours truly - soon to be best kitchen designer with JM Kitchen and Bath, Independent designer for Masterbrand Cabinets (pending), and Owner of Fritz Photography! I already have a few shoots to schedule...things are starting off great this year! WOOT WOOT!!
...ok back to the events of the day...I got to see my dad once more for a few minutes at his work, which was nice other than being hit on by old mechanic men haha. The night was a celebration for our friend Chris's birthday, a surprise event and I think there were about 20 people who showed up at this lounge off of 10th and Lincoln downtown. He was extremely surprised so it was a great success, thats 2 for 2 surprise events our Ali Cakes set up to be a success! Go Ali!! John and I kept it low key on the drinking, only had a few throughout the night and once we left the lounge to go to this bar called La Rumba, the night really slowed down as it was such an odd place of people. Over and over again I keep telling myself "don't wear heels out"...and what do I do and regret it later? yup, my feet were killing me!!! Luckily I have a super amazing Boyfriend who gives me foot massages :o) oh they are fantastic! thanks babe!!
I was extremely surprised that I did not take my camera with me everywhere taking tons of pics like normal, no pictures to report of my New Year weekend other then the first picture from the balcony of the fireworks. I just enjoyed my New Years Eve having a relaxing day and evening with John to bring in the New Year, I finally talked him into putting up his new end tables his mother got him...8 months ago haha! he just hates putting stuff together that takes time, but now he is sooo glad he has his new tables! I am too, as the old tables probably had an inch of dust on them causing my allergies to go insane :oP Oh my Cliffy Cakes...I don't know what it is, but I just love his way of life, it cracks me up!
It was a great way to spend my last day together before I headed back to Jasper... :o( only this time, it was only going to be temporary! :o) I have much to do before the big move, but by the end of this month, I get to call Denver my home again! I will have one busy year ahead of me with juggling a potential 3 jobs, but I am determined to be successful in every one of them! Yours truly - soon to be best kitchen designer with JM Kitchen and Bath, Independent designer for Masterbrand Cabinets (pending), and Owner of Fritz Photography! I already have a few shoots to schedule...things are starting off great this year! WOOT WOOT!!
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