Happy German Day of Unity Oct. 3!

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German History from 1990 - 2010 | 20 Years of German Unity*

Bonus!

Political Borders of Europe from 1519 to 2006

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Going to an event at the German Embassy... above is a clip of a past performance there... let's hope mine is just as exciting, but with more lederhosen (see below -- we'll probably do a more thorough discussion on this topic another day... haha!  : )  I'll be back to tell you how the event goes...!

**Your turn: In regards to the lederhosen, I'm kind of speechless... but... my question is, do you really think these were easier to work in??? (again, we'll probably discuss this more in another post... but I couldn't resist...don't you fret! ; )


*No, you're not crazy, yes there are two tracks playing... Remember to turn off background music at the bottom of the screen before viewing...  : )

New Goals!! Poor Man's Travels

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German Coastguard... : ) & Brief tour of Hamburg


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Oh heeeeeey!!!! ; ) So it's been a while... I know I have wild masses of fans who have mourned my absence.... : ) but don't you fret... I am going to try to repent for my personal record of my life (note sarcasm in wild masses of fans... ; ).  If anyone still/ever did read this... get ready, because... I'M BACK!!!   Okay, actually, I struggle with commitment, so no promises... BUT  I'm going to try to write more because....!! I have a new goal.  If you know me well, or if you hardly know me at all... you probably know I have a slight obsession with experiencing and tasting as much of life as I can.  (and when I say taste... I DO mean literally.... ; )

Here's the scoop... I have a passion for travel, but limited resources in regards to $$$ and time... and (yes, it's true) I have a personal mission statement, and part of it includes experiencing as much of life as I can -- whether it be through actual travel, talking with people about their life stories, foods, music, dance, art, work, lifestyle, religion, etc. etc. etc. and do my best to do more with less.

As I was pondering recently how I could travel with limited resources, I have decided to experience it the best I can on my own.  Last year I started this on a smaller scale with Tapas Sundays when I would put on my flamenco apron, listen to flamenco music and invite a friend over to have tapas (in honor of my love for Spain : ).  I have decided to re-start and re-vamp this goal; meaning, my new goal is, to choose a new country each month and learn about/experience it each month.  The ways I do this may vary each month.  I am banking on DC being really cultural and having lots to offer... let's hope it does : ).

Here is where you come in -- as I scan for movies, documentaries, music, recipes, youtube videos, phrases, jokes, culture tid-bits, events, games, traditions, news, cool person of that country to learn about, awful American assumptions/stereotypes about the country, outfits to try on, etc. to try/do -- or just even share with me your own memory or experience for a little inspiration : ).

I already have a full plate, so I am not going to get too obnoxious with this goal, but am going to try to get a little country action in each week.  Upcoming country for OCTOBER.......... (drum roll.......)  GERMANY!!!!

Plans thus far for my "poor man's travels":

• I'm attending a dinner at the German Embassy -- so I'll even get to touch some German soil! : )
• Hitting up some kind of PG Oktoberfest event 
• Finding somewhere where I can do a photoshoot with some traditional german clothes..... any recommendations of where I can get my hands on some?? : )
• Rest of the ideas I'll be deciding from here and FB... so shoot me some ideas!  In the future, if this takes off.... maybe I'll even let people vote on my adventures or the country for the next month -- or even give out some invites to come eat/cook/attend with me if you're up for it....!! : )

Let the games begin! Taking ideas/love experiences/feedback starting............... NOW! : )  As I love traveling with others and sharing adventures with people... I hope you'll join me in the journey and tag along ; ).

..................danke.....!

(OR maybe I should just re-enact this like these folks... even if it doesn't REALLY have anything to do with Germany... still could be fun...!! : ) Ferris Bueller... Danke!

40 line, 3 word update each... just trrrry to interpret : )

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Life is a highway baby... I think I drove 40 hours in two weeks... (later update, later 80 hours in 6 weeks... who loves road trips?! : )


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I am taking off to DC soon... here is 40 line, 3 word update each of my recent adventures I made... have fun trying to interpret!! : )

1. Heidi C-section TODAY!!
2. School lunch grandkids
3. Swam with grandkids
4. Ate yummy salsa
5. Saw Mom NM
6. Played catch grandkids
7. Cleaned prego's house
8. Ate at Chilis
9. Got temp-job call
10. Bob wants me (temp-job guy)
11. Crazy decisions DC
12. Need be there
13. Temp no go (see above)
14. Motivation to go
15. Interview when arrive
16. Microsoft skills tests
17. Other networking plans
18. Pack up go
19. Drive drive drive
20. Love phone GPS
21. Loved MCDs StrawberryLemonadeFreeze
22. Saw "don't pick up hitchhikers near correctional facility" sign
23. Saw suspicous hitchikers : )
24. Called PoPo justincase : )
25. LOVED driving scenery
26. Listened to books
27. LOVED St. Louis & Elk City, OK : )
28. Enjoyed state stereotypes
29. Ohio -- tired, Erin (friend/neighbor)
30. Scared Dad TV : )
31. Harry Potter Erin
32. LOVED home ward
33. Sister/Fam visit M-day
34. 4 yr. old Niece say, "I can't keep up with you and David" ha! : ) (or something like that, also asked why I wasn't married : )
35. Watched "Waiting for Superman" again (and y'all should too!)
36. Cheap Massage, Erin
37. PF Changs, Erin
38. FHE with Dad
39. Email catch-up
40. Musana Conf. call

Bonus: This, now SLEEP!!!! : )

60 second update...

**SAMPLE** In honor of the recent Social Venture Team I've joined, as well as my considering Grad school... enjoy a 30 second MBA! http://www.fastcompany.com/mba/node/105


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Okay, so the past has proven, when I get busy... I get busy...! But I am trying to repent and am hoping to make a real post one of these days : ) However, for a minute update... here is the latest!

1. Ran, finished and actually... ENJOYED the St. George Marathon!

2. Am really enjoying my Advertising class - yay for communications!

3. Just joined a team for the Social Venture Competition... it's a plan that I really believe in and am thrilled about... called Musana... more details to come on that! (http://socialventure.byu.edu/)

4. Have decided to plan on getting a Masters, potentially an MPA (Public Administration) and feel great about it!
5. My laptop pretty much crashed... but I was able to save files and am grateful to be back in business!
6. Was a Flamenco dancer for Halloween : )

7. Started a sweets fast until Thanksgiving... (but I can have cereal as a treat... and an occasional reduced fat nilla wafer : )
8. Am feeling great about recent goals... even made a star chart and progress is being made!
9. Speaking of goals, started reading the Book of Mormon (www.mormon.org) in Spanish... wish me luck!

10. I've been actually getting excited about cooking!! I found that looking at it as an exotic experience and a way to travel by cooking foreign foods can make it inspiring... tapas anyone?!
11. Submitted a funny idea to do at work... and now they are doing it, yay! : ) (that's right... if you go to the computer labs, you could be randomly selected to get free prints and a candy bar... yay for Patron appreciation!)
12. I'm feeling like I finally have a game plan to graduate on time (by my standards... which equals August 2010)

13. I have just decided to help with Y Days which is basically a week long service campaign in March, and it makes me excited to do some "university" work again... and it's about time I really become "invested" in BYU : )
14. Had the opportunity to hear Greg Mortensen speak, the author of Three Cups of Tea (which I've also been trying to read among the other 5 books I've started: ) - super inspiring, read it! (http://www.threecupsoftea.com/)
15. Have been going to bed (a little earlier?) at a decent enough time to get aaalmost 8 hours on most nights... MAJOR accomplishment for me! : )


Well... that's a wrap! there is plenty more where that came from, but that's just a minute sample of what I've been up to/excited about over the last little while. Thanks for tuning in!

Much love,
K*

YOUR TURN/READER THOUGHTS: What is something you are really excited about/looking forward to right now? OR... what was your favorite Halloween costume you saw?

It's true... I'm baaaack!

Once upon a blog... I used to record the random flavors, or experiences rather, of my life in a fabulous high school xanga blog... and well, after being inspired in my Communications class about people who do this and make moolah... (just being honest here... : ) and reflecting on how I have had some crazy/unique/funny/exciting/educational/scary/challenging etc. experiences & opportunities (and thus have some fond memories and life lessons I should really record somehow)... I decided... it's time to blog again... so... I'm baaack! So here's the game plan. To meet the various purposes for keeping this blog, here's what I'm thinking for updates... (are we loving the flavor theme, or what?! I am...! I also love food, so maybe that is why... hmm... maybe I should go eat something...! : )

Servings (frequency)...

• Weekly/Sundays (but more if I can, so check back!)

Menu (Format)...

• Flavors (posts: ) will have 2 parts... (occasionally 3) First, a little sample (for a quick, but interesting digest : ), followed by the full scoop... (to feed your appetite for my ramblings and random experiences/life lessons : ) and occasionally a second helping (this would include any extra information/details that give a little helpful/interesting background on the situation or experience)

Dishes (Content)...

• *Samples* A little random flavor that anyone might enjoy; this could be a funny youtube video, interesting article, cool website, helpful resource, etc. etc. (or I may take the liberty to just jot down some random thoughts from the day twitter/facebook status style : )
• *Full Scoop* These will include random memories (sad, funny, spiritual, silly, exciting, random - whatever flavor I'm in the mood for : ) which may have a purpose and include a life lesson, or just for personal entertainment/record... which means I may or may not leave you out on some inside jokes/details... we'll see : ) I may also include current updates/adventures or thoughts/tangents as I feel so inspired. (Again, if you're not so interested in the fabulous nitty gritty details of my rambling, I'll try to at least provide some B+ entertainment in the "sample" ; )
• *Full Course* Occasionally I may have a story/experience/life lesson that is a little more involved, and so as to not overwhelm anyone, (nor myself timewise: ) I may dish out updates over a few posts... and really, who doesn't love a little "to be continued..." anticipation anyway, riiight?! : )
• *Second Helpings* Some posts may just be short or simple stories just for the sake of the story; however, I may include a second helping to enhance the experience/story by giving more info./specifics of where, how, what led to the situation, etc. etc...

DISCLAIMER: For those who know me well, you know that I love trying new things, learning about different people and cultures, setting crazy goals and attempting to reach them...! So in the full scoops, for the sake of personal record keeping, I am going to go ahead and divulge some things about myself, some may be new or surprising, and some may seem "so 5 years ago..." (and that may be the case: ) but I digress... to conclude, please know that as this is my personal record, so I am going to go ahead and reference various experiences with the purpose and intent of getting a little flavor of my life's experiences and lessons learned on hard copy, with the hopes of providing something for the reader that may actually be interesting, helpful, thought provoking... or just some plain, cheap entertainment...: )

On that note...

I look forward to sharing the various flavors of my life and hope anyone who may stumble upon this feels free to share any flavor feedback or flavors of your own ; )

Much love, K*