Laughing

Today, I got to snuggle with the American flag... I mean my niece. It's the most laughing I've had in a while as I was serenaded by the Lion King!

Today's moment: enjoying the moment

Scripting

I love trying out new Google Add-ons/Scripts. A while ago, I learned about Awesome Tables, but never had time to play with it. Yesterday and today, I made that time. The result: excitement and a whole new set of ideas for how to innovate Websites and make them more interactive!

Today's moment: learning

#goocamp

Today, we held a goocamp for all of our Google lovers in the area. The result: an awesome day filled with innovative educators!

Today's moment: thankful for the innovators and the doers

An office for for a queen

Though, school hasn't officially started, I've begun doing some work to prepare for the new clubs I plan to offer. And what greater place to do that than my outdoors office?!

Today's moment: enjoying a fresh start

Art-ified

Today, I did a little art for myself and it was wonderful.

Today's moment: making time for all the things that make you uniquely you.

A taste of Costa Rica

I've been missing Costa Rica and their food since I left two weeks ago. So, I decided to make gallo pinto and batidos... Mango ones at that.

The verdict: Costa Rica may still live on!

A change of plans

I woke up feeling sick today. My original plan was to kayak, but all kayaks were taken. Given the heat and my current condition, I decided to rest in the pool.

Today's moment: taking care of yourself. It was worth it.

Candid

Apparently, I did not post this yesterday, so here it is one day late.

There is something so enticing about photo booths. They literally suck you in. Since I was at a company outing and had someone else's money to spend, I decided to be candid and it was just like I remembered.

Fresh

I've been traveling so much this summer that it had been a long time since I made a fresh cooked meal. Today, I made egg whites with mango pico De gallo with quinoa and tomatoes and raspberries. Delicious!

Today's moment: enjoying summer foods

Knee dilemmas

Today, I found out the results from my MRI. Sadly, I was hoping for a torn meniscus because there are treatment options for that. Instead, I found out I have severe arthritis in an area of my knee that is nearly impossible to treat.

Today's moment: frustration

Tags

Today, I wore a new dress to a training I was giving. It was not until after my nearly five hour drive home that I realized the tag was hanging out.

Today's moment: being able to laugh at myself.

A prickly start

Today, I was training teachers in north Texas, an extremely hot and dry location, when I stepped into a mound of burrs. I had at least 20 on one shoe. Ouch!

Today's molest: remembering everything is bigger in Texas

Until tomorrow

Today, the problems of today can wait until tomorrow. The problems of today don't have to be fixed immediately. So, today, I wait and enjoy today.

Mama Mia

Today's moment: feeling great appreciation for my mom. She is always there for me without ever putting herself first.

Today's thought: love for moms

Cat.

I have the two highest maintenance cats on the planet. However, they sucker me in everytime with these moves... Followed by more trouble.

Today's moment: patience

Wild and free

After training today, I went with another trainer to the principal's 250 acre ranch. It was fill of longhorns. Zebras, llamas, and alpacas. It was nothing short of wild and free.

Today's moment: taking a break from the day to day

Kid gloves

Today's moment comes from my three year old niece. She was playing a game on the iPad and she discovered Hercules. She said "Hercules is my best friend." I asked her about mom and dad, Mimi and pop pop and she said they were her best friends too. Then I asked her about me and she said, "well, I love you, Christy." Kids do a great job of making you feel great.

New digs

Today, I signed on for all paperwork at my new job. I had the chance to walk around and catch the awesome views. Today's moment: hopeful for the future.

I get by with A little help from...

I'm thankful for, in times like these, getting by with a little help from my family. Family makes the world go round. Today's moment: finding relief with my parents.

Memories

Today was full of its challenges... Big ones. In thinking back about today, I'm thankful to have captured this snapshot that gives me enough happiness and memories to last a lifetime.

Today's moment: one foot in front of the out her

July 5-10: Catching up

Sunday, July 5 post: Serenity

Today’s moment: surviving repelling down waterfalls. With my knee issues, ear issues, and vertigo, the challenges were intense. However, I am happy I had very patient guides and completed all five waterfalls and the final waterslide. Though, the most difficult may have been the hiking. I am thoroughly covered in bruises and scrapes! But, this view is worth it.





Monday, July 6 post: Pura Vida





Overnight, a monsoon hit Costa Rica so our initial plans were changed - multiple times. Though it was disappointing, we were able to meet with locals, eat sugar cane, explore the country, and go horseback riding. Plus, we are now back in this awesome hotel and an even better view. So, as we say here - Pura Vida!

Tuesday, July 7 post: Making do

Today, unfortunately, was a day of driving. Due to the rain on the eastern portion of Costa Rica, all our plans got moved to the Pacific Coast. And, though it is pretty, it is not the same as the east coast. After 5+ hours of sitting in a van, we made it to our first sight of ocean. Here’s to hoping tomorrow fares better.




Wednesday, July 8 post: Holla’ at ya


Today, we set off to beat any obstacles thrown in our path and we succeeded. We started with a delicious pina batida, huevos, arroz, tostada, y melon. Deliciouso! And, after, we had 10 ziplines, one repel, one free-fall repel, one tarzan swing, and one suspension bridge. We finished with a cold glass of tamarin juice waiting for us and an ice rag. A perfect morning.




Thursday, July 9 post: Soaked

Though we were not able to raft down the infamous Picqua river, we were able to raft down another river, packed with fun. Our guide submerged our float on multiple times to get us a little extra wet. We finished the day by parasailing and diving into the ocean - multiple times. Today’s moment: being soaked in sunshine, ocean, and fun.





Friday, July 10 post: Not what you expected

Today’s adventure was supposed to be a mountain bike adventure down a 12,000 foot mountain. However, since the volcano is errupting, that got scratched. Instead, we were supposed to do some around the local Quepos, Costa Rica area. The roads were certainly rough, but that’s what the mountain bikes were for! What we didn’t expect was to have to pull out our van from this spot. It took huge “earth movers” and a lot of manpower, but we got out! And, that ended our biking adventures.

Hasta la vista

Today is bittersweet. I'm happy to take a real shower again, but very sad to leave such a friendly and easy going country behind. I will say until the next time because I plan on returning!

And we're off

Today, we begin our travels to Costa Rica. The first leg has started off well. So, here's to hoping the rest is smooth going and a blast!

It's been too long

I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with my nieces. And, this little cutie is full of giggles and grins now.

Need a pick me up? Spend a few hours with a little one.

Before sunset

After two months of traveling, our walk before sunset was the prefect ending to a day back in beautiful Texas. It wasn't until I hit my late 20s that I realized how much I loved Texas.

Home at last

Though I love to travel and I love presenting, presenting ten times over two days was a bit much. Plus, my hotel room was without windows! For real. Couple those two and you have a tired, homesick person. Tonight, I enjoy being home with Jimmy Fallon.