09-29-08 Quote

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Marin Luther King

Happy Birthday!

This is a special Monday post on top of my usual Monday quote. I am doing well and staying pretty productive with all the extra things I am involved with beside having a job. I should be back blogging by the end of October.

Today I would like to express my gratitude for friendships. After leaving college 4 years ago the most difficult part was saying good-bye to so many wonderful friends. I have been blessed over the years with so many wonderful friends and a great loving family. This post is to wish my newest friend Morgan a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We met on a jetblue flight to Utah in May when I was fortunate enough to sit on her row. She is kind, funny, intelligent, accomplished, beautiful, sincere and thoughtful just to name a few. I have come to really appreciate her love for the gospel and desire to be a righteous daughter of God. She will listen to me talk about anything and reminds me of how important I am. May you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and hope turning a year older brings new joy and adventures living in Newport Beach.

With Love

09-22-08 Quote

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

~Nelson Mandela

Monday Quote 09-15-08

Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens, without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises.

Blog Stalking

Hello Friends

I love all of you that check in on a weekly bases. I do feel the LOVE. I have two choices to either stop blogging and let you keep checking waiting to see a post or tell you so you don't waste time checking. I will continue to post the Monday Quote but my blogging days are done till I accomplish some of the list below. I just feel I need to spend time accomplishing new things before this year ends. I image I will make time toward the end of each month to update on my progress. Wish me luck and be sure to come back again.

1. Finish reading the book of Mormon
2. Finish another triathlon
3..................................
4. Meet Mr. Right
5. Ride 100 miles on my bike
6. Start attending a dance class weekly
7. Finish another book
8. Lose Weight
9. Volunteer time with children

LOTOJA

My family in Jackson Hole the next morning

Support Crew for Casey

An old friend from college was also supporting a rider

My sister in law Jackie and me in Idaho for the first stop

LOTOJA is a bike race from Logan Utah that ends in Jackson Hole Wyoming. This was my Dad 6th year and my 5th year supporting. The race is pretty insane, watching over 1,000 cyclist ride 206 miles in one day. I realize the ride itself is a challenge but driving the support car is also very difficult. The two biggest challenges for driving the support car is first getting to the feed zone in time, finding parking, then making sure the water bottles and food are in the muzet bags and are ready for hand off. Then you stand there for 15 minutes watching for the rider to arrive. The second part that can be difficult is driving on the two lane highway making sure not to hit riders and also avoid the oncoming traffic. I was driving my brother's Ford 150 and that is not a small easy car to drive or park. The truck made it safely to Jackson Hole. This year at mile 80 while I was waiting, my brother John arrived after having a massive crash where he went down and cracked his helmet during the 2 times his head hit the asphalt. He got back up and rode with some bloody knees and road rash on his leg. The most amazing part is that he took 3rd place in his age group and did it in just over 10 hours. He is my hero and I admire him so much. (I have photos but am not posting). This is always my favorite weekend to kick off the fall season. Next year I hope I am ready to do the relay with my two younger brothers. Michael will have returned home from his mission and Brian said he is over riding the whole thing. Team Emmett's are ready to make great time. Time to get back on my bike and starting riding more!!

09-08-09 Quote

No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve-and, in the process, strengthen the lives of those within our circle of influence.

~ Gordon B. Hinckley

strike a pose

I thought I would give modeling a shot. Well, not really, but I did manage to get a few great shots out of the 20 minutes I spent with my cousin in Logan. Thanks Michelle! Love you!!

Happy Labor Day! Monday Quote 9/1/08

Happy Labor Day! I can't believe September is already here. I really enjoy the fall season and I would appreciate it more in Utah where all the leaves change and you see the rainbow of colors in the trees. I am blessed in California with year round great weather. I am off to Utah this week to spend one of my most favorite weekends each year. I love spending time with my family and supporting my dad and brothers for the bike race LOTOJA. It is a 200 mile rode bike race beginning in Logan UT and finishing in Jackson Hole WY. My job is to support the riders providing fresh water and food along the way. This will be my dad 6th year and my 5th year supporting riders.

Today for my Monday quote I have pulled a line out of the book I am reading by Andy Andrews. It is a little long but worth the read and just maybe it may help you this week.

"A person who moves neither left nor right is destined for mediocrity. When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me! He has given me a healthy mind to gather and sort information and the courage to come to a conclusion. I am not a quivering dog, indecisive and fearful. My constitution is strong and my pathway clear. Successful people make their decisions quickly and change their minds slowly. Failures make their decisions slowly and change their mind quickly. My decisions come quickly, and they lead to victory."