"Don't become obsessed with the little things so that we are incapable of great things."
-Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author and moralist
"We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones."
-Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author and moralist
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
-Colin Powell, US General
"Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier."
-Colin Powell, US General
"Success is never final and failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
- George R. Tilton
"The day people stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."
-Colin Powell, US General
"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have done."
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, US Poet
"It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible."
-Francois La Rochefeaucauld, French author and moralist
"If you are always trying to please other people, you'll never know true self-confidence."
-Salma Hayek, Actress
"DANCE as though no one is watching you, LOVE as though you have never been hurt before, SING as though no one can hear you, LIVE as though heaven is on earth."
- Souza
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."
-Ashley Judd
"If you can't imagine it, it will always be impossible."
I traveled a lot for work in May, but got to go home to support my Aunt Noreen and family during the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, and spend quality time my friends Sven and Angele in both Houston and the Texas Wine Country.
Jodi's Blog The first week I moved into my Austin house, Jodi invited me over. Fabulous neighbor and terrific friend, this is her blog.
Merry's Blog Once upon a time Merry and Dewey lived in Austin, Texas. They fell in love, got married and moved to the frozen tundra of Calgary.
Lisa's Blog Lisa has introduced me to some of the eclectic experiences in Austin, which has made Austin more fun. An artist, she showcases her artwrok at www.simpletoenchant.com
Dane's Sailing Page Dane regularly takes me sailing on his boat in Lake Travis. An avid sailer, this is his page for boat photos.
On Easter weekend I had four visitors to Austin. My aunts and godmothers from Minneapolis (Noreen and Sherrie), and my Aussie friends (Sven and Angele). It was a fantastic weekend filled with lots of activities and lots of smiles.
On my visit to Minneapolis for work, I was able to spend the weekend with my family, goddaughters and friends. Here are a few of the pictures I've captured.
* Out on the town with Chad, Laura, Sally and Scott.
* Church on Palm Sunday with Grandma
* Romping with my Goddaughters at Playworks
* An evening with the Peterson family
Dani, one of my best friends, came down from Minnesota to visit me in Austin. This was her second visit. We had a fabulous girls weekend and made every moment count.
On a business trip to Norway I got a chance to drive by two sites (a historic stave church, and an Olympic flame), as well as join the Norwegian office for dinner and sledding. It was really a fantastic opportunity.
The Giefer (Chad & Laura) and Deanna Annual New's Year Party 2005!
Back by popular demand Chad, Laura and Deanna host another fabulous party. Lots of fun, games, dancing and food. What a blast.
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