Ouch!

OWCHIE!!

Ok, so, yesterday (Monday) I got braces. My friend Emily and I both got them on Monday so we got matching colors (pink and silver). Everyone says that I look way different. My mouth is SO sore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t know what it is that makes braces hurt so bad, but they do. So first they took these ring things and shoved around my molars and into my gums….. OWWWWWWWWW! My nurse lady kept getting the wrong size and that happened like, 4 times so, that took like, half an hour. Then they glued the metal brackets on and to keep my lips out of the way they pulled them away with this freaky claw thing. Then (after like a half an hour of gluing) they were done and they threaded a wire through the top and bottom brackets. Then, to finish it off, they put the rubber bands on the brackets. Now my teeth hurt SO badly!!!!!!!!!!!! For lunch I tried to bite into my tuna fish sandwich, and I seriously thought my teeth would fall out and it was all I could do not to scream. I ended up tearing my sandwich into really tiny pieces that I didn’t have to chew so I could just swallow. Since the braces came on I haven’t chewed a single thing. It’s a good thing that I’m good at swallowing! Anyway, everyone I know who has/had braces said it will only hurt like, 3-4 more days…. YAY!

As for other news…. I won’t be participating in the shamrock run. Taylor’s b-day party is scheduled to end at 11 on Sunday. Here were my options…

A. Go to my best friend’s birthday party

B. Get up super early and go running in the freezing rain

I think the answer is pretty clear.

CGN Sarah

The little things that count

            Okay I will admit that even I get bored. SO I decided to look out my bedroom window last Saturday while my mom, dad and little brother were busy. I sat there looking at the sky and lucky me it was a sunny afternoon so I got to notice the dark and light spots of the clouds. The more I observed them the more and more they looked like a painting. I looked towards the ground and see our neighbor's flowers starting to bloom up and our large oak trees started to look greener than ever. I honestly never stopped to take the time and observe them. For all the years that I've lived in this same house I never knew how much was happening around me and at that point I felt a little clue less. I guess my point is that little things count and if you don't stop and kind of breathe you'll never really be able to notice those things. It's like savoring every bite of your food so that you can actually taste all the small things that you would least expect!

                               My favorite thing to eat is soup because there is always something different in the bowl.

              Savor your time,       Zoe      

3,2,1, twist and ... ouch..

tricking today was fun. I haven't really 'tried' tricking for some time. It's neat that I can still jump. now the landing, that needs help.

I'm feeling great about things this week. It's be a ruff ride this year, and as I look around, stop worrying about my own self, and look at everyone else, it seems it's been the same for them.

family that's away, or people having to go visit family members that are ill or.. , tough money times, or lost jobs, zero motivation, moving on, and moving away.. a lot has happened over these last, not even 3 months..

life is all about change, readjusting, refocusing and re motivating.. I'm finding that out more and more. the more i refocus and realize I'm on the same course, the more this is my fulfillment on what I get my most in gratification on. My life's purpose is to service, motivate and bring out the best in those around me.. and the favor is returned in kind.

-sbn

Kickboxing

Hi All,

Took kickboxing class yesterday. BSBN John was great. He broke the 4 plus down and we learned it without even realizing it. Cool. I love it when teachers teach and the students don't realize they're learning.

John

disapearing act

Hey guys,

No worries, I'm still here. The last few weeks have been rather hectic in our house. As you all know my 87 year old grandfather has been needing some extra care and attention. I've missed a bunch of classes in a row and still need to test for my 1st phase. I think I'm ready I just need to find the time. I have to miss tomorrow because Jessica has a board meeting, the kids have piano and Josh has scouts. Right now we are all planning on coming to class on Wednesday for BB class. I'll probably come in for a side work out before then though.

John

So many things to do!

After the phase 1 test I was all caught up on the requirements and now I'm behind again on everything. Added on to the continuing expectations, this phase I have to do strengthening exercises so that I don't hurt my ankle again. Not to mention all the extra work from school because it's the last term. Everyday is busy but, that's better then having nothing to do.

I haven't blogged recently because of all that's been going on. Boot camp starts next week and there are only 3 events left on the calendar to be signed up on. I also decided on a new inspiration for my open form, to bring more emotion into my performance. It's a lot more fun to practice now. That's all for now, I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!:)

Aloha Project - WOW

For those of you who don't know I have a job other than being at Aim High! :-) I run a non profit called the Edwards Center and we operate work sites and group homes for adults with disabilities. Last year my board charged me with a HUGE task....developing housing for transition age youth where they could live with their families. For the last 18 months I have been working with a consultant and an architect on a concept called a Pocket Neighborhood. These are planned communities where people live, work, and recreate (kinda like Orenco Station). This past April we bought the land our building sits on and already own the adjacent land.

We had our first pre-development application meeting with the County planning commission last month and we have a site design and schedule. It's pretty cool...our network is down or I would post a picture of it. Anyway we are planning for 10 buildings and a community center in Aloha. If all goes well we will break ground in 2012. I am very excited about this project!

I was invited to present at a public meeting in April about this project to a group of citizens and the Beaverton city council, mayor and others interested. I am going to count this presentation as my WOW for Phase 2 of the test.

I'm writing about all of this because I won't be at class again Monday night. I have a special session with members of my board and our attorney to discuss our financing strategies for the project and it starts at 7PM. A couple of times I have mentioned to people that I can't train on Monday's because of work obligations but I thought it might be worthwhile to explain the "why" and put some context around it.

I'll be in class Wednesday and look forward to seeing everyone!

~ CGN Jessica