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Man, I love Summer in Lake Tahoe

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Sorry I haven’t been posted very often lately. I’ve just been totally caught up in the amazingness that is summer in Lake Tahoe. You guys…this place is SO awesome right now!

We originally moved here for the winter lifestyle – aka skiing. I didn’t realize that the summer here would surpass the winter. The weather is just so incredible. I mean it literally has not rained once since May! Every day is bright, sunny and no hotter than 80 degrees.

My colleagues tease me that we are living like tourists here. Every weekend we’re off to explore some new hiking trail, waterfall, activity, restaurant or beach spot. One asked me “don’t you ever just relax at home?” I said, “No! That’s what we did every weekend for four years before moving here!”

Here are some photos that paint the pretty picture that is Tahoe in the summer:

Kayaking Lake Tahoe

Sightseeing at Emerald Bay

Cliff Jumping at Angora Lake

Lazy River Floating

Waterfall Hopping at Cascade Falls

Swimming/boating/jet skiing in the crystal clear water

Hiking Rubicon Trail

 

Beaching It At Sand Harbor

That is seriously just a snippet of the fun we’ve been having.

So why am I bragging to you all? Because we want more visitors! We had a ton of people come in the Winter, but I think folks sort of didn’t realize (like us) that summer is even more incredible.

We absolutely love showing our friends and family this part of the US.  Summer doesn’t end here for a couple more months, so if you’re looking for a little getaway, let us know!

I hope wherever you are spending your summer, you’re enjoying great weather and plenty of time outside.

The Man Rules

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My mom sent me this forward and it made me laugh. These are supposedly the rules men live by and would like women to understand.

 

  1. Men are NOT mind readers (FIRST & FOREMOST RULE)
  2. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
  3. Sunday sports, It’s like the full moon. Or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
  4. Crying is blackmail.
  5. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
  6. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
  7. Come to us with a problem ONLY if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
  8. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
  9. If you think you’re fat, you probably are. Don’t ask us.
  10. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the   other one.
  11. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it , just do it yourself.
  12. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
  13. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
  14. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have NO IDEA WHAT MAUVE IS.
  15. IF IT ITCHES, it will be scratched. We do that.
  16. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” we will act like nothing’s wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
  17. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear.
  18. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.
  19. Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as football or hockey.
  20. You have enough clothes.
  21. You have too many shoes.
  22. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight.

Men are funny.

I’m an Extroverted Feeler with Intuition

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This week I was in Dillion, CO for a work retreat with about 20 of my online marketing colleagues at Vail Resorts. We stayed in a big 20 bedroom house and spent time getting to know each other better.

While there, I also got to know myself a little better too when we each took a Myers-Briggs personality test. MB assesses you in four areas to help determine which of the 16 possible personality types you are. Those four areas are:

1. Extraversion or Introversion. You get energized by being around people or do you get energy from being alone.

2. Sensing or Intuition. Basically if you’re interested in what exists in the present or if you relate to ideas and concepts.

3. Thinking or Feeling. Do you base decisions on objective analysis and logic or on values and people-centered concerns.

4. Judging or Perceiving. You either like to have things planned out and organized or like to be spontaneous and flexible.

I think most people who know me won’t be surprised that I rated far on the extraversion side. :) In total, I came out an ENFJ or an extraverted, intuitive, feeling, judger. The short description that went with my profile was:

“Warm, empathetic, responsive and responsible. You are highly attuned to the emotions, needs and motivations of others. You find potential in everyone, and want to help others fulfill their potential. You’re sociable and facilitate others in a group, providing inspiring leadership.”

I definitely liked my description and can only hope that embodies my personality! It was a big eye opener to see what my colleauges’ personalities were and how we aligned and differed. Many of the people I work directly with were on the exact opposite scale as I was, which made me more aware of how we might approach a challenge differently.

The team who facilitated our MB tests and results also said that in many cases, spouses will rate on the opposite end of the spectrum. This is definitely true with Luke and me. He is an INTJ – introverted, intuitive, thinking, judger. So he is quiet while I’m loud, he likes facts and tangible realities, where I like concepts, he makes decisions based on facts while I make them based on values and how it will effect people around me.

Somehow the differing personalities come together in harmony though. :)

You can take your Myers-Briggs personality test here.  Leave a comment and let me know what type you are!

I’m Going to Be a Double Auntie!

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I’m so happy I can finally share some exciting news – I’m going to be an aunt x2! My sister Amy (on the left) and my best friend Julia (on the right) are both pregnant!

Aren’t they both adorable?! I can’t get over how cute they are with their bumps.

Amy is having a GIRL due in November and Julia is having a BOY due in October! While I would have been over joyed with any combination of boys/girls, I am really excited to have one of each. Baby shower shopping should be a blast!

Congrats Amy and Julia! You’re both going to be amazing mothers and I can’t wait to spoil the heck out of each of your babes.