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I had a nice weekend. Matthias and I watched knocked up, finished the first draft of the wedding program and even made it out to my church’s 40^th anniversary party. Through out the weekend, I caught up with friends and family on the phone. We had some really good conversations. From those talks, I am left thinking tonight these random thoughts:

-What are my core beliefs? Am I willing to share them with people?
-Have I thought about the day after? There will always be one.
-When was the last time I was present with someone? Where I was not thinking about anything else but what they were saying? I bet you can think of someone who was present with you. It is so hard. For me, my Dad always seems present when I talk to him.

Hey Tira and Shauna, your blogging has inspired me to write some goals. Knowing when to focus is key to success.
I need to focus and finish the wedding program, the DJ list and the wording for the Student Rep. Fee.

I want to focus on share meals with friends, having my office retreat where we can finish planning out the 07-08 school year, and making time to play dice with Matthias

My goals for the next week and half is to have at least 80% of clubs turning in their paperwork in, most important projects and reports turned in, and I have shared at least 3 meals with friends.

My real goal over the next few weeks is to laugh, love and enjoy the excitement of friends and family coming for the big day.

Through the power of sound, Sandy lead our fall equinox group in a healing meditation using a large bowl made out of courts crystal. The theme of Circle was balance. I asked for balance with the wedding and becoming married. During the meditation, she asked to repeat in our mind and in our hearts the following words of healing. As you welcome fall into your life, I encourage you to turn off the t.v., music; maybe event take a walk and say these words. Your intention to heal a friend, family member or yourself, will be heard. Bless it be.

“Be well

Free from suffering

Peace”

This year’s ASB Fall Overnight Leadership Retreat was a huge hit. I have to share the great theme the students came up with. They went with a reality television theme. The workshops were titled “Real World” Breaking Barriers, Americans Next Top Leader, Fear Factor on the Beach and Surreal Life. For breaking barriers, the students watched Babel and had an amazing post film discussion. I lead the America’s Next Top Leader workshop using StenghtsFinder. Then we went out to the beach for some Fear Factor team building. Hey, got to love those water balloon fights. To top if off, we had a Surreal Life workshop were students scheduled out the events for the 2007-2008 school year. They created one surreal school year. Special props go out to Susana, Lora and Greg for planning an excellent retreat.

My favorite part was staying up late to play Taboo and officially becoming known as “too old”, “A generation out” advisor. The word I had was “Toad”. So..I said “Blank the Wet Sprocket”. They all yelled, “Move on. No one knows”. Got to love it! Here we are only 10 years older and already old school…sweet!! Anyone up for playing Duck Hunt?

Thank you everyone for the best bridal and bachlorette party a bride could as for. I will always remember:

• the taxi rides
• the shower games, especially being quiz on how much I knew about Matthias. He he, I got 10 out of 10 right.
• the beautiful cards that came with fun presents.
• the polka dot bathrobe. So sweet! Kristina rocks!
• salsa dancing..ahh soo much fun. I wish I could go every month.
• watching my mom cry.
• my sister..her ability to lead with care and creativity. I love you Miss. Everyone loved her gift bags..especially the whistle
• Maria reminding me to let go and relax.
• Martha’s spirit, her home and playing the “I never game” with her.
• Sears Food Diner. It is a locals breakfast place in S.F. Thanks Marta for taking us there.

See you all next month!

6 weeks until the big day

5 weeks until I am on vacation

4 weeks until the guest list goes to the caterer

3 weeks until the Fall Equinox

2 weeks until the ASB fall leadership retreat

Less than week until my bridal shower and bachelorette party!!