Bacardi Factory in Puerto Rico

I used to play softball for Bacardi therefore I have heard about "THE Bacardi Factory" for years. I have always wanted to go there ever since I started playing for Bacardi. Spring Break this year some friends and I decided to go to Puerto Rico. I wanted to do a lot of activities while we were there, but the only thing I REALLY wanted to do was go to the Bacardi Factory. After some serious persuasion of my friends who do not drink we finally made our journey to Bacardi Heaven. Apparently all of Puerto Rico celebrates Good Friday. We pull up to the gate only to find it is closed along with everywhere else on the Island.

We finally made it inside the gates the following day. Excitement flowed through me as we toured the factory.  I realized I was the only one who was enthralled with the tour but everyone was good about humoring me!

Halloween

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. This year I went to a party at some friends of mine. They put a lot of time and effort into the decorations which made the party that much better.

Halloween is the one time of the year you can dress how ever you want. This year I was Lady Liberty with my friend, Becca. We got the idea when we were in Boston for the 4th of July. We both love the 4th of July so we had festive accessories to accompany our outfits.

Running in the Rain in White

A few weeks ago I decided to go running on a nice Sunday afternoon.  It was warm and sunny outside so I figured I would go about 5 miles.  I put on my running shorts, white sports bra, white tank top, Ipod and was on my merry little way.  I got about 1 mile from our house and it started to sprinkle which was actually a little refreshing.  I got about another mile from home and it started to rain much harder so I decided to cut my run by a mile and head back home.  

I was about 2 miles from home at this point and was pretty wet.  It then started to pour, not rain, but pour.  The rain drops were huge and it felt as though I had jumped in a swimming pool, fully clothed to run.  I was running up King St. against traffic and noticed a lot of people honking at me. I figured they either felt sorry for me or were laughing at me.  Moments later after I took my ipod off and was trying to protect it, I noticed I had a thin white tank top on over a thin white sports bra. I suddenly felt as though I was in a wet t-shirt contest and was winning.  I then knew why I was being honked at and realized I still had 1 mile to go.  I then decided to walk the remaining mile trying to keep my tank top pulled out as much as I could or kept my arms crossed attempting to cover as much as I could realizing there wasn't much I could do so I just laughed.  

Oh well, it is the little things in life that make us laugh.  

Birthday at the Fire Station

This year for my birthday I got to spend the day at a fire station with my good friend Camille. It was one of the most unique birthdays I have ever had and I loved every minute. The fun men Camille works with made me feel very comfortable and at home. Soon after I arrived many of them started ripping on me, making fun of me and throwing me under the bus which led to"game on". As many of you know, I can usually hold my own when it comes to bantering and ripping on each other. Well this was no different, I felt as though I held my own dishing out as much as I was taking.

I got to ride along in the Ambulance and on the Fire Engine which was an adrenalin rush. I have to admit that every time I saw the red light flashing for a call, I secretly got excited. Everyone was great about answering all my curious questions and explaining how everything works. I have so much respect for medic's and firemen and am very grateful to those who risk their lives to save others. Camille was kind enough to make me a wonderful birthday dinner followed by delicious Better Than Sex Cake which was the perfect ending to the perfect day. I am so grateful for good friends and good food.

Quotes from Students to boost the self esteem

I love working with children. I am currently a school counselor in two elementary schools and enjoy my job very much. I have had a few reality checks along the way. Children are very honest and many of them have not developed that cute little filter yet. Here are some of the quotes I have been told in the last week.

1st grade student (male): Miss Todd what do you do?
Miss Todd: I am your school counselor
Student: Oh ya, but do you have a job?
Miss Todd: Being your school counselor is my job
Student: But why don't you want a "real" job?
Miss Todd: I like my pretend job being your school counselor
Student: Oh, maybe one day you will have a "real" job then when you are a grown up.
Miss Todd: Maybe

6th grade male student: Miss Todd, where are your glasses?
Miss Todd: I have my contacts in today
Student: Oh, you look a lot smarter with your glasses on


3rd grade female student: "Miss Todd, you look a lot prettier when you do your hair and wear makeup."

2nd grade male student: Miss Todd, are you married?
Miss Todd: No I am not
Student: Then how do you drive? Only grown ups can drive.
Miss Todd: You don't have to be married to drive and I am a grown up
Student: If you are a grown up why aren't you married?
Miss Todd: Some grown ups like being single
Student: Don't worry Miss Todd, maybe one day you will get married so you don't have to be single forever.