Diary III

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The Colorado Girl Diary III 🏂

Day 1

Amazing what my life has become. I'm engaged to be married with Greg, have a great job with Fitted Bindings and have more real friends than I can count. My inner circle has grown with such great people in Colorado. I'm exhausted; but having so much fun. My humble roots have grown. Now we've got a wedding to plan with my brother and Dad. Oh, do I wish Mom was here for the celebration! I relish seeing her again on the other end of our journey. I cannot grieve forever; but must maintain life with happiness. There obviously is the good and bad of our existence; and I've witnessed both. Dad's not good on wedding plans; but wants to be involved. He will be involved; and it is beginning to just take the right shape. I'm happy that he's happy. Greg can never replace Mom; but he'll come close. Dad and my upcoming husband are already very close (both docs who love the outdoors). Moving on:

My job at Fitted Bindings is to procure the right ski and board equipment at a reasonable price. I've turned into a modern Ann Landers through our IT advertising. I don't mind because it brings me happiness, closeness and more sales for Fitted Bindings. I love it. The most disturbing thing to myself was an 18-year old frosh college gal (Darla) from a nearby state who was recently dumped by a high school boyfriend. She had been in the store and purchased some awesome skis recently. She followed my social media posts. She had thought she was pregnant; but finally menstruated normally. The guy left thereafter. Darla incurred a strangled heart and didn't want to move on in life. WOW!

I advised her that unfortunately, nearly 100% of our gender gets dumped at some point in life (before or after matrimony). One or two broken hearts result because there is a dumpster and dumper. Rarely, do couples shake hands and travel to the Land of OZ separately. My client was thinking of ending all relationships and life because she was so upset. I talked aloud in my room with Half-Pipe (my grown puppy mix of Bloodhound and Labrador). I didn't know exactly what to say; but I resolved the issue hopefully.

The story just doesn't end there with a broken heart and near pregnancy. After I instructed her to pray, move on though difficult, excel in college and ski a ton, something good just might happen. The world and God work in highly mysterious ways. Suddenly, serendipity occurred! She met a wonderful college senior on the Gondola lift last week. They are now dating; and life is now fulfilling. She purchased a fashionable scarf this week on line at Fitted Bindings (you must look good). I'm also uplifted myself about her turnaround. Yes, this stuff is life and not everyone always wins immediately. Generation Z statistics are 50% depression and disillusion with life (drugs/less human interaction/suicides/the works). Make all our days count! Prayers, love and Broncos. 🏈

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Day 2

Today was quite eventful. I worked early this Sunday morning, answering my social media contacts at Fitted Bindings (Boss’s implicit directive), and then headed to Vail from Frisco to meet up with “Downtown” – our 5 girl and 4 guy song and dance group. We do everything together and are meshed for LIFE. Our inner circle has expanded a touch, but we are quite tight because we work so well together. If a close friend cannot kayak – it is acceptable (barely). Downtown is song and dance millennials, sports and friendships since preschool. We are working on a new concert theme – incorporating some hits from yesteryear. I’ve had a ton thrown my way through voice, piano and dance. Adding new instruments through experimentation has been quite fruitful. One of the songs by the Association group, “Everything That Touches You” is incredible, buried and difficult to reproduce. I have the horn part finally working on the computer keyboard instrument we recently purchased. Downtown really loves this tune; and it meshes well with everything we are doing.

On the road to Vail Heather Seines, my college roommate from the east Coast, called me and told me about her recent split with a FOREVER boyfriend. She wanted to move to Colorado immediately; but I informed her to chill for some time. It’s the couples’ insecurity that keeps them together when they should not attach. I’m of the opinion that love trumps all; and faults/inconsistencies of the couple are highly secondary. Love trumps in all ways; and I do believe there is a magical immediate meeting moment within a millisecond that couples know they are meant for each other. It is a serendipity flash of dizziness; and they are off to the formalities of dating. Heather asked me why I didn’t counsel months ago? Well, I am now. Chill, keep busy and love life. Good things will happen despite all the negativity with Covid and world affair stuff.

We skied Vail back bowls amidst lots of skiers until we reached the way back snow. Snow was abundant, a touch soft and the bumps were work. We sang as we traversed downhill. Our guy voices are Broadway stuff. We ended the day at closing (1615). It was getting dark. In the dusk we all walked to main street Vail for a beer. I received a call to sub at 9 PM for our hockey team at the Breckenridge Ice Arena. I called Greg (fiancé). He said he’d just meet me at the 2030 warmups. He was busy working still on a late afternoon acute aortic valve that collapsed in the ER at Penrose. He was almost done and had cover with a new partner (love this guy). Our long-distance relationship will soon be short – we haven’t figured out where we are living yet (Frisco or Colorado Springs). Springs isn’t bad; but it’s hard to beat Summit County, Colorado.

Walking out, I became surrounded by some early teen boarders. They recognized me and we talked, autographed and I said to watch the web site for the upcoming concert – lots of great music. They wanted to know about our original album. I remarked with Downtown surrounding me that we are working on this in our upgraded barn recording studio. They wanted to come watch; and I said Tuesday evening at 1900 we’d be practicing. These teens were fun. Life is short so enjoy and love your life! 🏈

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Day 3

The workweek has been hectic at Fitted Bindings. My close friends since preschool are very busy with work, boyfriends/girlfriends and family stuff. I’m also busy. We had “Downtown” practice a couple nights ago that was tense but fruitful. We are trying to calculate where we are going as a group. We’ve begun our own album and have many original songs with solo artists, instrumentals, dance music, classical and rock. We wanted to bring in many genres of music because that is what we do. Unfortunately, our group began thinking that we are spread immensely with musical talent. We should focus on one genre. We may scratch some of the album. We are able to keep pace with many artists in varying genres; and when we live perform we bring in Generation Z to Boomers. That is the fun of our work. Our onlookers and managers felt it was too mish-mash of an album. We could create multiple albums with a genre for each to focal utilize our talent. I would like a piano solo album and Downtown background as original recordings. The next album would be a rock rendition. We do classical music with violins, percussion and harpsichord. Again, that would be a separate album itself.

The skiing has been awesome when we can get away. Fiancé Greg in the Springs has been overwhelmingly busy with his cardiac surgical profession in The Springs. We are meeting halfway this week in Lake George, Colorado. They have a little bar with a restaurant where we can cozy up and find solace until we get united. We haven’t set a date; nor do we have plans on our careers or permanent residence. I could be in Colorado Springs. I’d have to leave Downtown potentially. We’ve just begun to talk kids – don’t get my dad onto this subject.

An elder lady arrived today at our ski shop and requested a Colorado Girl red scarf. We talked for a bit and she told me a totally horror story about her granddaughter who had drug issues. Nothing worked for her until a physician placed her on naltrexone. This anti-craving medicine solved her problem immediately. She’s been back into life, work and healthy relationships. We are blessed with healthy improvements in medicine. I’ll pray this family stays together and lives happily ever after. Half-Pipe (puppy) needs a potty break. And then we’re off to bed. Love life! 🏈

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Day 4

I awoke this morning to a blinding snowstorm. I called Boss at Fitted Bindings (that’s his nickname which he wants us to call him so we don’t go through the formalities of having 3 or 4 proper names). Fitted Bindings is a small outfit, but growing. We now have offices in Frisco, Vail, Breckenridge and potentially Crested Butte. I am supposed to be manager of these other offices until we can find excellent employees. This will be an uphill climb because Boss is picky. Our sales of skis and superb bindings are excellent at the store and on-line. We have very few returns. Our market is growing globally additionally. Ski resorts in South America, Europe, Asia and throughout the United States are ordering custom ski bindings. I love it! The company is rewarding me with stock and better pay. I’m almost finished with my Masters in Business and Marketing Management – which they helped fund. My new jeep is almost paid off; and I’m in reasonable shape with my school loans (Dad and Mom helped a ton).

I received a call from Fanny. She’s attending a required business meeting tonight in her cozy Beaver Creek Village. Her babysitter has Covid and hubby is out of town. I’ll babysit for a couple hours. Her baby is doing quite well and is just off breast feeding. After arriving and expressing our quick exchanges, I was met with a sleeping baby who sensed someone new. The baby boy awoke with big blue eyes and began crying incessantly. I calmed him with some bottle Enfamil and he was happy. Diapers needed changing and he was good. He babbled a ton and wanted to play. We played for an hour and when I saw the first yawn, he went back to bed comfortably. He’s a good baby and has his mother’s looks. I was so happy for Fanny because she was essentially my very first long-term friend in Summit County, Colorado preschool. We danced, played piano, acted and sang together for years. We’ve only been separated our four years of college. She makes me glad I didn’t stay on the East Coast and career at Wall Street (open possibility). Fanny’s baby makes me also start thinking in that direction. I’ll talk to Greg about all this insidiously; and perhaps move the wedding up a few notches. Love life. 🏈

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Day 5

Spring skiing is awesome this year. Spent a day at Loveland and loved the fresh spring powder (a touch juicy). Spent the day with Greg discussing the wedding and other matters. We will probably live in Colorado Springs; but that is debatable. We talked a little about having kids, money and work. We both are career type people so something will have to give (me).

Met up with Fanny last evening and she explained many nuances of firs getting married - things you don't expect. There are pluses and minuses with everything; but I'm certain Greg and I will harbor a great relationship, We had supper at Loveland's Ptarmigan Café overlooking the slopes with magnificent views 360 degrees. I received an email as part of my dutiful job at Fitted Bindings regarding a second marriage. The gal was fuzzy about the entire relationship and perhaps was concerned about abuse. I told her to be rock sure before she ties the knot. Whew/tough call! Love life! Co Girl 🏈

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Day 6

Wow - Downtown (Our song and dance do everything millennial group) caught the recent storm at Loveland Ski Basin this week. The second highest lift in North America resides on this monster in the clouds lift. God is just above your head! It was a touch dangerous on top amidst the severe snowstorm - but we managed to get down to intermediate lifts where we could actually see our gloves. Buddy skiing is critical.

The end of the ski season sales at Fitted Bindings have gone well. I gave away a set of my old skis to a young couple that just had a baby and moved here from Indiana. Their story was heart breaking love with some family turmoil back home (parents alcoholics). They had little so I outfitted them as inexpensively as possible and plan ski instruction soon. Mud season is upon us and we are mountains in seasonal transition.

Broncos gave away a ton of draft picks for Russell Wilson. Hopefully, this will work. Love our Colorado TEAM and life. Colorado Girl. 🏈

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Day 7

I jumped out of bed this morning due to Half-Pipe (my trusty puppy) scratching my door to outside. Dad was gone early AM with an early delivery of a worrisome pregnancy. Dad never missed the most difficult cases and sees his patients even when not on call.

The door was opened by myself and a large mountain lion and 2 baby cubs were in our backyard. Half-Pipe was startled by these monster mountain cats. Generally, these guys are quiet unassuming animals. Mountain lions in our area go about their way and leave humans alone. Most dogs are disregarded; but, occasionally they are gobbled by a mountain lion who is quite hungry.

The mountain lion trio sped off and Half-Pipe was able to potty and return to my rug next to me for further sleep. Today will be a big day on social media at Fitted Bindings. I'll call Greg in an hour since I can still sleep further. Broncos’ draft? Love life! Co Girl 🏈

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Day 8

I spent the entire day in bed with the influenza virus. I received May Day flowers from Greg (fiancé). Dad (family doc) gave me some Tamiflu and it seemingly is helping. Fannie called and is possibly pregnant again. She feels horrible with classic morning sickness. Some days I wish I had morning sickness. Greg and I haven't discussed little kids yet; but, it's on the agenda.

I'm worried about a gal client who was planning to break up with her boyfriend - discussed through our Fitted Bindings store social media. She called and we went off the air. I cannot make a decision for her; and she is quite sensitive regarding a strong family history of prior drug and psycho-social abuse. It's much easier to escape the relationship early than having a bunch of little munchkins. There are many great guys out there that want great gals. She seems to be a well-educated superb gal who wants the fruits of life. I suspect she'll break off the relationship and head elsewhere (perhaps Colorado). Enough. Love life! Co Girl 🏈

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Day 9

Half-Pipe, my trusty puppy, became ill with a GI virus or bacteria today. I had Dad (family practice physician) examine him. Dad almost had me take him to the vet and felt it was self -limited. We placed our puppy on liquids. for a couple days. I'm worried and feel he'll recoup his energy. Dad said place the GI tract at rest.

Fanny called again and says she is going on vacation soon. Their family is going to Jamaica with a few other families. Greg and I will probably join them in a year or so. Grandparents are baby-sitting. I can't wait until the marriage fun begins. Dad will assuredly babysit for Greg and I if we have babies. I'm thinking ahead and we'll deal with this fun issue if it presents itself. Greg has many cardiac surgeries upcoming that week that Fanny has decided to travel to the Caribbean. I had to decline the assumed invite. I've never been to the Caribbean area. It's been a long cold winter; and I'm ready for real warm weather.

Dad won't be home tonight until late. I'll call Greg and inform him of the Caribbean trip, make him feel a touch guilty and then shower him with love. I've got to deal with a poverty stricken family tomorrow who wants skis. We'll work this out with some freebies and donated skiing supplies from our regular customers. I've got a few things for their kids. I've asked the resorts for free or discounted ski tickets. We'll get it done. Love life! Co Girl 🏈

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I'm thrilled with my acceptance into the University of Colorado Doctorate in Business Program. It will further my career in business and marketing. I've always held to my opinion that a gal can never 100% predict what may transpire. Though steadily married and with kids, all gals need to be prepared to be single parents and potentially support themselves. That's not women's liberation; it is basic facts of life.

Jen called and emailed a new hip-hop/rock piece to me. I sang and played it on our home piano. Thought the background accompaniment needs some work, the medley is fantastic. We will attempt to put it together at our next practice session for Downtown (9-member millennial song and dance group). Lots going on on with concerts, possible tour and new members.

My mini-counseling sessions have grown through Fitted Bindings. I've chatted with many customers over relationship commitments, drugs and job entanglements. Everyone needs to chill and obtain in life what is needed and wanted without injuring others. It's that simple. Enough! Love life!. Co. Girl 🏈