The Cardiac Cards....and Ellsworth Road

I have a couple of things to ramble about today!

I wanted to spread some love for the Cardinals. I guess the superstition of it all (and maybe some talent too!) paid off, and they are IN THE SUPERBOWL! It still doesn't even sound right to say it. I think the Steelers are going to be some tough competition, but I am just so proud of the home team for making it so far. And...I'll admit it...I cried when they won on Sunday. What a great game!!!

My second topic is Ellsworth Road....ugh!!!!!! Daniel and I usually take the 202 to Elliot Rd and then to Ellsworth.

• Complaint #1 - When you get off on Elliot and want to turn onto Ellsworth, you need to be in the right turn lane. This lane is usually pretty backed up. People will drive all the way down in the lane next to the turn lane, and then get over at the last minute. I am the person that speeds up so that person can't cut in. (This is the other side of my personality - ha!).
• Complaint #2 - The speed limit is 45 on Ellsworth. Okay. . . I often find myself going about 55 or 60. I know it's bad, but I am staying with traffic. My issue is with people who ride the back of your car to try to get you to move over. Even going 10-15 miles over isn't fast enough for them. It drives me crazy!!! I am also one of those people who will try to block someone who is going 75 from passing me.

I think they either need to raise the speed limit on the road, or have cops sit out there and have a field day. It is just insane!!! Just venting...

When I grow up.....

Do you ever have one of those days (or a whole week) where everything seems to go wrong at work? The type of work that I do is difficult anyway. It's challenging, cumbersome, and draining. I am usually upbeat and friendly. In this job - a lot of people do not like you. That's a hard thing for me to deal with. I need to be liked! I had a bad week last week...Thank goodness for my husband, Daniel, and for my family who helped to distract me. I started thinking that maybe I went to school for the wrong thing, and that maybe I shouldn't be doing what I do.

And then...a glimmer of hope. When you see people make positive changes on their own . When people thank you for being involved in their life. When you prevent someone from becoming homeless. When you can go to sleep knowing that a family is safe. Then I realize the upside of the job - it's amazing, rewarding, and humbling.

I love my job...and I plan to be there for a while. There are definitely ups and downs. I don't think I can do it forever. It takes a special person to do that. I think I am eventually supposed to do something else - I just have a "feeling." I think I will still do social work - and still work with children and families. I just feel like it will be in a different capacity.

I wonder what I will be when I grow up....

The mighty, mighty Cardinals!

After years of heartbreak, the Arizona Cardinals are making their fans super happy this season. Daniel and I watched the Arizona/Atlanta game at Jenn's parents' house last week. Since they won, we decided not to change ANYTHING, and we got together again this weekend. The Cardinals beat/demolished the Carolina Panthers. It was SO exciting!!! Here are a few pictures from the big game. Daniel is wearing a Bills shirt (of course!), but he was cheering for the Cards. We'll all be watching today to see if they take on the Giants or the Eagles. As far as superstition...you can find us at Jenn's parents' house next weekend too!!

GO CARDINALS!!!!!

Am I picture savvy?

I just wanted to see how you upload pictures, so I thought I would add one of our wedding. We did a lot of planning (we were engaged for a LONG time, lol) and had much help from our families. It was definitely one of the best days of our lives! Our photographer was able to get this wonderful Arizona sunset behind us. Very romantic (although I think I was tired of smiling at this point, haha).

My Very First Post!

My sister-in-law, Jessica, encouraged me to start a blog a few months ago. She was even kind enough to help me get some basic things set up on the page.

Things got so busy that I never went back and added anything to it. I love reading Jessie's blog, and seeing what she and the family are up to. It encouraged me to get started on mine!

So....here it is, my very first post! 2008 was very busy for Daniel and me, so I am looking forward to keeping you up to date on 2009. Keep checking back as I get more savvy and figure this thing out! :)