Monday, February 23, 2009

Oh How Cold It Can Be!

Well, I finally took a weekend off and spent some time in Island Park, Idaho. Heather and I went up to the coldness with a bunch of people that she works with. We went snowmobiling, snow shoeing, and I even attempted to learn how to play Guitar Hero/Rock Band and Raving Rabid Rabbits. It was a great experience filled with fun and adventure.....including me getting my snowmobile stuck on a tree and it took 4 men to pull it off. I didn't get injured though...that was a miracle.
This is the styling babe that I hide behind the daily appearance that everyone else gets to see.
We rode our snowmobiles over this river and saw so many beautiful sites on this adventure.
Here comes the speed demon. Can I tell you how great it feels to go speedy fast and feel the wind rushing against your face. It was almost as fun as riding a sea doo. However, riding the sea doo's are so much better because it is warm and when you crash the water is more forgiving than the snow.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Another day in paradise?!

I have to relate a funny experience to go along with the cold. This morning I went out to my car, in a rush mind you because I had overslept and was due to be in Bountiful in 30 minutes for a meeting with the CEO of Lakeview Hospital. I unlocked the passenger door with some trouble because it seemed rather frozen. However the key did turn and I opened the door and put my briefcase, yes I have one of those now, into the car. I pushed the door shut and it bounced right back open. So I pushed it again after making sure that nothing was in the way. It bounced back open again. I was in a panic. I had to get to Bountiful. So, being the genius that I am, I ran inside and asked Shar, my roommate what she recommended I do. I couldn't drive down the free way at 65 + mph and try to hold the door across the passenger seat, even though I have a small car, and be safe on our icy roads. ---- Thus the redneck talents that come to us every now and again come in handy---- I bungied corded my door shut from the inside handle to the rear view mirror because the bungee cord wasn't long enough to go around the passenger seat and every time I went around a curve turning towards the left I made sure to pull extra hard on the cord so that there was no slack. Needless to say I made it to Bountiful and was 5 minutes early for the meeting. Boy was I grateful when the sun came out and heated up my car. I went out around 11am to run to the store and undid the bungee cord. The locking mechanism had defrosted and I wasn't going to have to pay a boat load of money to have this fixed.

My new motto for this year is " You can't win if you don't play." I read this in a newspaper article and it struck home the reality of every situation in life cannot be accomplished without first attempting to make some kind of progress with it. I will keep you updated as I implement this in my life.

Leia Mais…

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Starting off slowly.....


Well Happy New Year!!! I have been rather preoccupied with life and not with documentation/communication. Work was a little stress filled these past few days---trying to get reports wrapped up so that I can send them to the big wigs in the company.

The holidays went well. Natalie and I kept each other entertained. It has been snowing like there is no tomorrow over the past few weeks. Yesterday was beautiful but we are expecting more snow tonight. I personally would like to have a few days in the 70's (wishful thinking).

I got called to be a Relief Society Teacher. It is a good thing that our church is now at 11 am otherwise they might have been short a teacher on some Sundays. I generally have no trouble getting up in the morning but stress helps me sleep better/over sleep better.

------Random Items------
As a way to introduce this new year I wanted to write a list of favorites for bright spot to look towards.

Favorites:
Flower: Lily
Day of the Week: Sunday aka day of rest---which means I get a nap
Holiday: Thanksgiving-- it is close to my birthday
Color: Purple--- no suprises there
Song:
Place: Grand Canyon --- I always feel at peace there.
Vacation: ?? I haven't gone on too many that were truly restful. However visiting Arizona has to be up in the high rankings.
Season: Summer of course
Actress: Audrey Hepburn
Actor: Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, Matthew McConaHottie,

I will continue this listing as the year goes on and I think of things that really tickle my fancy.

Continue to resolve to do good and work to improve upon yourself. Remember our perfection is pending and thus why I am continually reminded that humanity is filled with frailty and will continue to struggle til we reach our true potential.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Great Grandpa



Here is a little peek at our celebration tonight. Sorry I haven't been up to date on everything in the past little while but things will calm down over the next few days.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Love, Catherine Blondie Drorbaugh




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Leia Mais…

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Happy Halloween!!




It was a joy filled day of spooks and ghouls. After work we went trick or treating in my neighborhood and then visited PaPa and Grammy. We trick or treated in the 7th ward as well because Kaylee wanted to see more houses.

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Party at the Wahlen's



On Saturday we went to Dr. Wahlen's, who Mom works with, for their annual Halloween Party. Everyone is supposed to dress up but Kaylee --a beautiful witch fashioned by Celeste--was the only one who got in the spirit.
(I personally didn't have my costume finished and had just gotten done with clinicals that morning. )
So at the party we carved pumpkins, ate great food, watched the kids parade around in their costumes for prizes, and then ran away while everything was still good and no one was too drunk. Yes they drink a little and in honor of this Jason helped me transform my pumpkin into a monument to them.---- See attached.

Leia Mais…

Monday, October 20, 2008

Oh, the Southwest!


Mom, Heather(my roomate), and I took a little adventure down to Zion, Grand Canyon, and Jacob Lake over the weekend.

On Thursday night after rehearsal we drove down to Cedar City and me being the night owl listened to the Georgette Heyer book on tape while Mom and Heather dozed in and out. I had a hard time sleeping that night and we woke the next morning, had breakfast at IHOP and then went to Zion.

First stop was Kolob Canyon--Heather being the great photographer with the help of Mom's eye took this great shot.

We hiked to Weeping Rock, looked at the Virgin River and ate lunch next to the Emerald Pools. As usual I was exhausted and my leg decided that it was time to be done long before we saw everything. The highlight of the whole day was the fact that due to my big mouth we got into the park free. I had just mentioned to the park ranger that I had worked at Jacob Lake for so many years and was coming down to visit once again and she gave me a pass for the day......Cool beans!!

After Zion we drove to Jacob Lake Inn, Jacob Lake, AZ 86022. It was wonderful to eat at Nedra's Too in Kanab and to see the Rich Family!

The next morning Heather and I got up really early to see sunrise at Marble View but we didn't actually make it to Marble View Point because I got a little confused so I pulled off on a side road and made sure that we were at the edge of the plateau so that we would not miss the sunrise. It was spectacular.

After that we drove back to Jacob Lake and had breakfast and then a 2 hour nap for me. Mom had slept in because she was on "vacation" so she wasn't about to wake up early unless absolutely necessary. After lunch we drove down the the Grand Canyon and stopped at Bright Angel Point and headed out to Cape Royal for sunset. We met up with Minna at that point and had a great time with this wonderful couple from New York City. Dinner at Jacob Lake was great and we made time to visit with almost everyone. Oh and in the mean time we visited the Gift Shop about 4 times to look at all of the cool jewelry and other fine things to behold.

The next morning, Sunday, after sleeping in we ate breakfast and drove past the Vermillion Cliffs, across Navajo Bridge, and over to Horse Shoe Bend to look at another beautiful view of the Colorado River. Heather and I hiked out to see this spot. After that we loaded back in the car and started our drive home. Can I say how much I miss being down at Jacob and seeing the Kaibab all year long. Also, I miss the smell of sage and the ponderosa pine forest ( Not to mention the great food that is to be eaten there).





Leia Mais…