Whirlwind Week

Happy Saturday!

What a week. Too many decisions, too little time. In a very short time I was facing choosing a new job, a potential move to Denver, waiting to hear from other jobs and (my choice at the time) sitting there doing nothing!

"It all will seem better in the morning" applied last week and I woke up knowing exactly what I wanted to do. So, you're talking to the new Digital Marketing Specialist at GolfTEC! GolfTEC teaches more golf lessons per year than any other company and is located right outside of Denver. They have a putting green in their office and do tv, radio, online and print ads- a marketing person's dream! Check 'em out at www.golftec.com

I start July 12 and I'm excited to hit the ground running. The late start date was one of my requests of GolfTEC because I need a vacation. Bryce and I are off to Martha's Vineyard in a few short days to enjoy a relaxing week on the east coast. Maybe we'll head into Boston for a game at Fenway park while we're there!

As soon as I get back from the Vineyard, I have another, incredibly important event to attend! Krisit's Bridal Shower is coming right up! I leave for KC the 9th, come back to Boulder the 11th and start at GolfTEC the 12th. With all that traveling, I am happier than ever that Graham is visiting this summer. He is saving me hundreds of dollars in PetsHotel bills and, of course, I know Henry loves hanging out with him.

Today, I have a list of four Denver apartments to check out. I'm just planning to test the waters and see what's out there. I probably wouldn't move until August at some point. I'll keep you posted!

It's actually been a slow wine week but I have a champagne recommendation! Ferrari Italian sparkling wine is the most incredible champagne ever. At close to $50 bucks it's a splurge. I bought it at the wine tasting we went to a while back for a discount and have been saving it for a special occasion! I think a new job is just the way to celebrate. Enjoy!

Love,

Em

Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude

Hello, hello!

It's been a few days! What a week of changes for me. Whether you like Jimmy Buffett or not, his song (the title of this post) really sums up the past week. As of last Tuesday, I am no longer with the financial company where I was Marketing Director. Things had spiraled downhill after my wonderful, talented boss left the company and I am a happy camper about the way it worked out.

New opportunities have been flying my way and I am so lucky to have choices. Independence and choice. Two things we take for granted so often. In my next job I am looking for a better work-life balance and a more creative atmosphere. And let's be real: I'm 22. Why work at a stressful job?

Speaking of being 22...23 is right around the corner! July 3 is the big day. Bryce and I are thinking about a little vacation (much needed!) so more details to come as that develops.

Other updates: Graham is still here chillin' and biking! Bryce and Graham are pretty darn funny. From exchanging inappropriate Danny McBride quotes to Graham spitting water at Bryce and Graham calling Bryce's sunscreen "gay" they are a source of constant foul language and hilarious comments. Geez boys.

Thanks to everyone who has been wildly supportive of my career change. I couldn't be happier with the way things worked out and truly look forward to a the next digital marketing job!

My contact info in case you don't have my old 913 number: 913.837.0571 and aldredge.emily@gmail.com.

Have a wonderful week!

Wine recommendation of the week: Hands down, Evolution white wine is the choice of the past week. It's the ideal summer wine and there is no year and no grape variety, just look for Evolution with a sweet label. Enjoy with any dish and drink it when it's nice and cold.

Things are heating up!

Whew, 97 degrees! That's toasty for early June in Colorado! I'm giving serious consideration to shaving Henry because the poor guy is having a tough time dealing with the hot weather. While he might end up looking incredibly goofy, he'd at least be more comfortable.

This weekend Graham headed to Angel Fire, New Mexico for a big bike race so I spent the weekend in Denver with Bryce and Henry. We had brunch at Parallel 17 and went to the Boulder Farmer's Market where I got a beautiful purple and white hanging flower basket (pictures to come).

We ended the weekend with Jazz in the Park, a fun event set next to the Denver City Park lake with a live Jazz band and a relaxed summer atmosphere. Earlier on Sunday we went to REI (a sporting goods store) and got camping chairs that have WINE glass holders. That's right, instead of the normal drink holder, it has a slot for the stem of a wine glass. So after a quick trip to World Market for two plastic wine glasses, we went to Jazz in the Park with a bottle of 2008 Artesa Chardonnay.

One of the highlights of the weekend was a visit to the Denver Museum IMAX. I would highly recommend the IMAX called "Hubble". It is a 45-minute film narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio about the Hubble space telescope. It includes extraordinary footage of pictures Hubble has taken and documents the shuttle mission in 2009 where the astronauts repaired and upgraded the telescope. Very cool stuff.

Stay cool and have a great week!