My last post was about all the things I'm most proud of from last year. Well, I do have to admit that what I displayed there did not reflect ALL that I did and am proud of which makes it even more rewarding to me. This year, I have a new adventure planned and yesterday was the first step on the journey that will likely last all year long and quite possibly longer. But before I get to that, I suddenly decided that I want to give some of the other things I did in 2010 the attention and curtsy they deserve.
Hiking in the Redwoods
Golfing
Swimming bliss
Belly Dancing classes and bought my very own finger cymbals
I was taking lessons in the beginning of the year then put my guitar down for a few months and recently picked it back up again. That's my happy place. I tried to name her Lucille but hubby said that name is already taken by BB King. :(
Down 2 notches.
Japanese cooking day was a blast and oh so good
Totally and completely landscaped my yard (front, back, and sides)
I invented the Tortizza. Yummmmm!
I managed to read a few books last year too.
And now, for the pièce de résistance......drum roll please....
Hubby and I are taking French classes together. First class was last night. And if you're interested, our teacher puts her lessons for newbies on her French blog. I took one year of French in high school after taking 2 1/2 years of Spanish before that. I just remember it being so frustrating because I would get the two languages mixed up and speak Frenish which no one understood but me.
Last night we went through tons of stuff.
Pronunciation
Body parts by way of singing head and shoulders, knees and toes
Weather
Gender
Greetings
I have a list of homework and a text book that I can't understand. I thought it would all come back to me but so far...no such luck.
A bit of the story is still missing though. I left out the reason for my lessons.
That's riiiiiight! If all goes right this year, I will find myself taking my next international vacation sometime during the year. It's about time too. It's been about 5 years since my last hop across the pond.
What great adventures do you have planned for the year? Losing weight, exercising, running marathons, going back to school, getting a new job, starting a business, facing your fears, something else?
Rain rain rain and more rain. Every day, I've had my clubs in my car waiting for an opportunity to head to my favorite course down the street from my house and every day my intensions are shunned by the rain. So instead, I decided to share with you some of golf swag by way of pictoral.
This hat is the best hat ever. It was my father-in-law's. Then he gave it to Hubby. And guess who stole it. Hehehe. ME! But doesn't it look so cute on me? This one is another newspaper boy style hat but a hip girl version. I've had it forever and wear it on the course in the summer. I have a great kahki skirt and my black/white Nike golf shoes that it looks great with.
This was all the crap I got from the EWGA spring social this year. Don't ya just love show bags? I do.
Some more of my lovely golf hats. The blue on the left with the sticker was one I won at a tournament last year, actually so is the Titleist. Gotta love high handicaps. I got the Canada hat in, hmmmm....where was I? Oh, Canada. Three day weekend fun in Canada which concluded with a rainy round and all I have to show for it is this hat.
When I'm not wearing one of my newspaper boy hats, I'm wearing one of these. Black is my thing, leave it alone.
Gotta love those Mariners. The little thing next to it is a golf ball shaped chapstick container. It was a stocking stuffer last Christmas from my wonderful in-laws.
Close-up. Aint it cute?
Here's another silly stocking stuffer. If you can't tell from the picture, it's a golf club lighter. Don't believe me?
See....I told you!
Now this is the joy of all golf swag joys. Yup, it's a golf themed tea pot. This was another gift from the in-laws. Actually, my mom-in-law made it very clear that it was dad that hunted this beauty down and sent off for it.
And the other side. I don't care what you people think. I love it! I just wish I had the cups to match. :)
A couple golf books for you. This one is cute. It's just got some basic common sense kind of suggestions in it.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the bible of golf books. I struggled so much before reading this book and Ben cleared it all up for me. Thanks Ben, you're the greatest.
And this is a cute book too. Not necessarily going to help anyone with their technique or anything but it's mildly entertaining. It was also a gift.
How about some movies? Golf movies anyone?
Can't beat Tin Cup. Normally I think Kevin Costner is a douche but this role fits him perfectly. You have to love the golf poem. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you have to watch the movie just for the poem.
I love love love this movie. Pre transformers star and he's awesome. The only thing about it that just irritates the crap out of me is his dad's hiddeous French accent. Ew! He makes French sound ugly.
Need I say anything?
Hail the king of all golf movies. Bow to the king!
I found this in a discount bin somewhere obscure, I can't remember where. The story of Bobby Jones. Mildly entertaining but wasn't in the box office for a reason.
Great movie, if you like dramas.
I hope someone is getting to enjoy the fairways and greens because I'm not. :(
Maybe I'll go play in the rain and wind anyway. Hey, it can be fun. Don't forget the flask of Jamison.
