Let there be light

Today was another 10 hours of work. I am ready to relax and catch up on reading for book club next week. I have spent the last month working on my application for grad school. The degree would be Masters in Counseling in the Student Development Higher Education Option. I finally submitted my application to CSULB and just need to finish up my letter. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my transcripts show up in the mail tomorrow. Everything is due Monday. I am really cutting it close. Work has become more stressful then ever. I am so grateful that my training for a second triathlon in April is keeping me sane. I have wonderful friends who love and support me! Off to read my book in time for book club Monday night. Hope February ends on a great note for the rest of you!

Long Beach Aquarium

My newphew Jack was left behind while his parents play in Hawaii for 9 days. I had free tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach so I spent my day off on Friday helping follow him around for the morning. I invited my friends Rachel and her two girls, Hillary & Avery along with my parents.

Happy Birthday Becky

Kristin,Laura,Andrea,Becky

Andrea,Becky,Laura,Kristin

The first photo is at Andrea Wedding and the second was taken at Laura Wedding 2007. I met Becky sometime during my first semester at Utah State in 1999. Besides her being a great friend to me she is also a great wife, mother, and talented business women. She has been a huge blessing in my life and opens her home every time I head up to Utah to play. I appreciate her kind heart and fun loving personality. I hope you had a very Happy 27th Birthday and all continues to go well for your family.

My 1st Triathlon

Rachael and I just before the race

And we are off!

We are just finishing the run

Transition Zone

Walking bike down to start line.

On the road

I am taking this corner pretty fast

We are just about done riding and feeling good.

Running bike into transition zone.

I am glad to be done as I wipe the water off my face.

This was as easy as 1-2-3. My number was 123 and it took me 1 hour 23 minutes to finish a 3.3 mile run, 10 mile bike and 250 yard swim. This morning at 5am it was a chilly 39 degrees but the weather warmed up during the race. This race took place on University California Irvine (UCI) campus. A huge thanks for all the best wishes. There was a nice little crowd cheering Rachel and I on the entire time. Thanks to my special photographer for the day. Dad you are the best!

Rock n Bowl

Tonight was great night of bowling while the rain came down in the OC. I did manage to break 100 on the first game. Great group of friends and a fun evening.

February

Aahhhh! I can't believe it is already February. This weekend I threw a party at the house with about 50 guest showing up to mingle and dance. It was a great way to start the month off with my parents out of town. I had the best upcoming DJ spin the music. THANKS Messick!

I had some productive long days and January flew by. I am expecting this year to move along just as quickly. This month there is something going on each night after work and I am excited for life and all that I will be able to accomplish. I have been really diligent about my training for the triathlon in two more weeks. I am working out almost 5 days a week when time permits in the morning for 30 minutes to an hour. This morning at 7am the sun was shinning and the sky was a beautiful blue. My bed was so warm but after 5 minutes of laying there I headed out to the pool for a swim. Just another Great day!