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."

Beauty enters your heart through all the senses

The Giant Jesus over looking the ocean

A Sunset

The best tacos ever made can be found at this little place

Girls with style hanging out in the pool

Some fireworks

The group over looking the beach at Sunset

I spent this weekend down in Rosito Mexico about 45 minutes south of the boarder. The best part of the weekend was time away from my cell phone and internet. I found peace for a brief moment during this fast trip south of the boarder. I appreciate vacations and the opportunity to see some of the world. I got to travel with a wonderful group of friends and glad it all came together so well. I hope you enjoyed some of the photos.

Monday Quote 8/25/08

Today's quote comes from the fireside I attended last night by Brother Matthew Richardson. I was so inspired and loved the council given on hope and faith. He touched on having Hope as a standard. As a Latter Day Saint I often forget the small tender mercy of why things are happening to me. The words "Hang on and out last the devil" couldn't ring more true in this world. With this year just flying by my hope is that I grow as an individual making changes necessary to progress in this world both physically, spiritually and mentally.

"There is no pain so great as hope unfilled"

A birthday party with a some Sun, Sand, & Water

Happy Birthday to Laura! I adore and cherish her friendship. It all begin when we moved in Valley View Tower in Logan Utah in August 1999. We grew up in the same ward but the friendship really began to grow when we became roommates in college. I assisted in the meeting her eternal companion and was a bridesmaid in June 2007. Today for her birthday her wonderful husband Greg hosted a beach party in Newport. There was YUMMY food plus GREAT company made for a sweeeet day at the beach.

The week ends the weekend begins

Let's Go Angels! They may not have won tonight but the company and game was very enjoyable. It was a sweet night to end my week of luck and lots of great news that come my way.

So Lucky

I have been having a great week and my luck has contuinued today. This week at work is "flex week". This is the one week piror to classes beginning. The campus is pretty quite allowing all the employees to finish up prep work. They also hold classes and lectures to help get the energy going for the new 2008/2009 school year. Today during the health fair everyone that attends gets placed in the drawing. I also picked up some free stuff and fliers. Last year I won a bag from the raffel and this year I took home a $25 gift card to Corner Bakery. So tonight I took my parents out to dinner then my mom and I went to the movie to see Mamma Mia. It was another fun night out and I enjoyed the movie and music in the show.

Dinner and Disneyland

On Wednesday night a group gathered for dinner at PF Changs in Anaheim to celebrate Eric Birthday. Following dinner we met up with more friends to play at Disneyland. Just part of my awesome week.

Ali, Wendy, Morgan, Kristin
Kristin, Dan, Helman

Some of the group

More of the group at the end of the evening

Hunted Mansion

A large Lego

What a week!

Dave Matthews Concert 08/19/2008

After returning home from my weekend in Vegas I have enjoyed a great week so far. Monday night I heard some sweet news from two different friends that made my night. Then I joined my friend Tracy for dinner at Taco Rosa. Tuesday night I drove up to LA to see Dave Matthews for my 4th time. These tickets were given to me just hours before the concert. THANKS HILLARY! LV YA. I walked in at 8:15pm to the Staple Center and Dave played from 8:30-11:00. Another great concert but on a sad note that a band member passed away early that day.

"It is easier to leave then be left." ~ Dave Matthews

Check this out!!

A lady that works in the district office did a little article about me. Feel free to go check out her blog.

http://nonoccupationalhazards.blogspot.com/

08-18-18 Quote

"There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith."

~ Gordon B. Hinckley

Here is to another wonderful week in August. I really love the council that has been given to us to live better lives and remember the importance of having faith.

Vegas Weekend

Here are a few photos with the story coming later about what we all did for the weekend!

A farwell BBQ

I returned home from my family reunion to say farewell to Jared. He moved up to Utah to start his MBA program at the University of Utah. Jared is a wonderful friend and it was always fun to hang out with him and friends. I first met Jared in high school when I was in St. George visiting my friends family. It was love at first sight as a 17 year old. ;-) I wish him huge success in his program and look forward to my trips to Utah in the next 2 years.

Monday Quote

And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

*A personal thought*

This scripture has been on the forefront of my mind lately. I have always enjoyed giving my time to be there for someone else in need. If you call my grandmother she will tell you I am too kind but I don't believe anyone can be too kind. For those brief moments where I am either planning to serve or serving I am able to lose myself and be reminded of all the wonderful blessing in my life. As a single adult it is so easy to be selfish and to focus on what is good for you. The more I can give the more I grow and come to appreciate my talents that I have been blessed with. It is nice to have an hour or two just forget about a broken heart, decisions on a career and graduate school, dating, friends, family, the economy, etc.

You just had to be there

Just part of a short conversation that had the entire table laughing.

Boy: Can I sit there?

Me: Are you wet?

Boy: Are we going to touch?

Me: I hope not.

08-08-08 Weekend

Friday night 08-08-08 Bonfire at San Onofre

Kristin, Jeremy, Lacey

Morgan and Kristin

Morgan, Ali, Kristin

Kristin & Lacey

Kawika & Kristin

Jeremy & Kristin

Bret & Kristin

Jeremy, Wendy,Taylor, Kristin, Spencer,Morgan, Peter

Spencer & Taylor

Peter Sandwich

A group longboarding

Today was not just another Friday because the date just happened to be 08-08-08. The open ceremony's for the Olympics began this evening and to see the world come together is also history in the making. Side note here that gas prices have dropped and instead of reaching closer to $5 a gallon we are back to $4. It will still take over $50 to fill up my car but that is cheap compared SUV's filling up a 16 gallon tank. My day was average with just work, a birthday party followed up with a bonfire at San Onofre State Beach. Saturday was another packed day and ended with a dance at Wild Rivers followed by a midnight skate session with some guys. Another fun weekend this summer!