ending the week with a bang (actually, a booty shake…)

A few updates that as I sip my coffee, I feel compelled to share to wrap up a kick ass week. (Isn’t it great when you have a kick ass week?)

1.) I had a most fantastic holiday weekend away with friends at Pearl Lake in Wisconsin. Still itching my 3 stripes of sunburn on my stomach. 1st bathing suit outing of the year always gets me. What can I say besides overly excited to be outside in the heat and sun.

2.) Chicago has finally hit some 80’s and 90’s. Hallelujah. I’s June 3 and I say bring the heat. I never want to see a wool sweater again!

3.) I did not end up getting together with Paul from Roadmonkey- BUT! I have had some exciting communication with Honda this week. The BLR -Mobile is getting some love. Stay tuned for news. Whoop whoop!

4.) I had a night filled with zumba and a soccer game last night. Add some running in the mix and put a fork in me, I am happy and done; My favorite ways to sweat. I’ve coached soccer, I am running with young girls to coach them along for a 5k tomorrow with Girls on The Run, so next thing? Teaching zumba. Can I get a little more Whoop Whoop!

5.) Additional note about soccer; I found this super awesome team here in Chicago called P.O.P (Plethora of Pinatas. Yes- think The Three Amigos.) A guy named Cris runs the team and quite possibly has the most incredible and infectious energy of any guy I have ever met. I heart P.O.P! Thanks for being awesome Cris, and rest of crew of course! I love playing with you each week.

6.) Last but not least for today; Living in a fun, cool city is well- fun and cool. The food, events, arts, culture, sports, but best bonus? TONS of people come visit! 2 people from different states and lifetimes are coming in this weekend and contacted me. We’re going to hang out and catch up of course. Love that.

It’s zumba time again, so I’m off. I have to keep shaking off all this delicious food I have access to here in The Windy City…

Happy weekend!

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let love rule

It downright BLOWS THE LID OFF MY MIND that the year is 2011, and we as a supposed intelligent society are still having issues with the fact that some people who are the same sex could be in love or want equal rights to the rest of us.

Is this the twilight zone?

The ignorance and hate on this subject when we live in a free country are incomprehensible.

Should we be calling it a milestone that as of yesterday June, 1, 2011 a 12th state (Illinois) now legally recognizes same-sex marriages? Why isn’t it or why hasn’t it been all 50 states all along? Wouldn’t it be nice to be celebrating a baby’s first steps, a productive day of work, a graduating senior or just a day spent with a friend, instead of celebrating something that shouldn’t have been an issue to even have to fight for in the first place?

I suppose any additional level of tolerance on a subject so many are hateful toward, or afraid of, is progress and positive. I just can’t imagine enduring the looks, comments, and inequalities that so many people live each day, for however long it takes to make that number 50 states, not just 12. I am not gay, but lots of people I love are, and one person in particular that I would protect until my last breath. I see these people hurt and misunderstood, time and time again and it absolutely breaks my heart.

Why can’t we just let love rule?

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connecting with excellent people

Today I’m supposed to meet with Paul von Zielbauer, founder of Roadmonkey today. I’ve been talking to him for several months now, following the incredible projects and trips Roadmonkey works on. Paul happens to be here in Chicago for the KIN Global Summit this week. We’ve been trying to finagle a time to grab a coffee. Cross your fingers time and schedule allow and I’ll report back.

Blue Lollipop Road sure would like to be involved with adventure philanthropy travel!

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