September 18, 2010 In California, Photos

congratulations dave and laura!

Because I have decided to stay in California at the end of my travels this summer instead of heading back east, today I will miss the wedding of two great friends. I am sad to miss their special day. This is no doubt that wedding that when the “You may now kiss the bride” part came, I’d be shrieking and jumping up and down. It is such a treat to be at a wedding you believe in so much. Coincidentally I am in Napa, overlooking the valley and this is where they got engaged.

Here is a cheers to you DP and LP! I am truly bummed I am not there at this very moment to enjoy the time with you. I know you understand my absence and we will find time to spend together soon. In honor of you both and to represent an official toast, I just poured this glass of wine and snapped this photo from where I’m sitting:

Cheers to Dave and Laura on their wedding day!

Here’s to a life of the laughs I know you will have and all the love you deserve. You two are the most adorable of couples and a perfect match. I am ecstatic for you!!! I can’t wait to see you soon to celebrate with you in person.

I’ll bring the wine of course.

CONGRATULATIONS AND SMOOCHES ALL AROUND!!! 🙂

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September 17, 2010 In Donations and Sponsorships

look! it’s the first pay it forward recipient!

This makes me so happy. I sent a check to Erin in honor of my friends, and as promised, the pay it forward from my Alaska or Bust adventure. Erin is still waiting on final word from the Peace Corps to see if she will be given an assignment in February or not. Lets all cross our fingers for her! Here’s her smiling face:

First BLR pay it forward recipient Erin P!

I cannot say thank you enough for the donations, love and support for Blue Lollipop Road. It all helps me to continue to live the life I believe in and hopefully inspire others to do the same. I am truly happier than I have ever been. I’m doing work that I’ve always wanted to, spending time that makes me feel healthy, and I finally feel like me.

As for pay it forward from here; 10% of donations are continually saved in a BLR account. January 1, 2010 will be when I pick the next recipient. Please stay in touch, keep reading and sending me your stories! Here’s to living on your own meaningful and fun road, whatever that may look like.

Love ya Kid~ and totally proud of you.

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September 16, 2010 In California

it’s like a party

Resumes, refinancing car loans, moving credit lines for better rates and all that fun stuff the past couple days. It’s a regular fiesta!

Ok, not really a party, but when a appetizer/wine dinner, relaxing with new friends outside by a fire at an amazing restaurant pops up randomly that you’re invited to out of nowhere that rules. Having a productive day of crossing a bunch of big important things off a to do list then going to relax because you’ve earned it feels great.

Farmstead; Yum.

People; Interesting, well traveled, generous and fun.

Weather; Perfect

Best of all mixed in there; Landing some work that will be totally interesting and a great learning experience. Also, being able to move some (blech!) debts and monies owed around so they can be paid off quicker, easier and at much less of an interest rate.

Scores left and right!

You know what they say (yes, those phantom “they” people); Do what you love and the money will follow? Yeah, what they really meant to say was do what you love and the…

Money
Right people
Opportunity
Good food
Laughs
Fun stuff
Happy days
Healthy lifestyle
Less worry and stress
Feeling like you are “home”
Aha moments
Contentment
Going to bed feeling accomplished
Waking up feeling excited
(Do I need to go on?)

…will follow.

The phantoms don’t lie. We just don’t listen to them for some reason.

If you’re not doing what you love- you should at least give it a school kid try. I’ve decided to listen to the phantoms and have been no less than pleasantly surprised at the outcome so far.

Enough said.

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