I hate goodbyes...

...well not this one!! I'm happy to say I checked out of my hotel today and I'm officially HOME from training!!! I'm so excited to get out in the field and kick but and for this next chapter to start. Perfect timing to be back home for the holidays and I couldn't be more excited to spend this time with the people I love.
"Love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like struggle. To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now." -Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers




It's the most wonderful time of the year!

If I made a list and checked it twice of all the things in my life to be grateful for we'd be here all day. It is this time of year in particular that reminds me of just how much I have, and how there are far too many people that have not.

That is why it has always been a priority of mine to give back to those who are less fortunate, and this time of year I find it even more crucial to do so. I write this not to toot my own horn, but because I think it's important for people to take a second to recognize their own good fortunes and help out with people that have less.

This Christmas Eve morning I'm proud to say that about a dozen people that are very close to me will be making sack lunches and providing them to the homeless population of San Diego. It is something we did last year as well and felt great about so we are continuing on with this wonderful tradition. I'll be sure to post some photos of the event after we are done.

Go Chargers!

I went to my very first NFL game yesterday and had a blast!!!


Natalie was the best fan to go with.... :)


We got to Tailgate with Matt and some of his buddies.


.... And our seats were AMAZING!

Back on track..

Sadly, I looked at my blog for the first time in several weeks today. Although things have been a little hectic for me lately, it's not an excuse for me to drop the ball on something that's important to me, like keeping up with posting.

So, I've recommitted myself to regular updates and I know I'll find a way to fit this back into my daily schedule.

Another aspect of my life that needs a serious commitment adjustment is working out. I have not been very good about this at all since I started my new job and it's something that is just not okay. I have no excuse not to get to the gym 4 times a week, and that is something I am going to MAKE myself do this week. It's just time to get back into good habits.

On other notes, life is wonderful and I am truly so happy with everything that's going on! More updates to come as I get back into posting... don't want to bombard you on my first day back!