Baseball clinic 2012

As part of the prepartion and excitement of the Miracle League Minnetonka games were only two months away, I was asked to be a part of the annual Baseball clinic. It was so fun to see some of my upcoming player now preparing for the season. The Minnetonka High School baseball coaches and players were also there to help. I got to help with the relay races. Below is a picture I LOVE with two of the guys... who were thinking they were "so cool" to get a picture with me! Oh I love this organization so much and can't wait for my upcoming coaching job this year!

Globe Job offer

I believe everything happens for a reason. About a year ago, I interviewed to teach at Globe University in Woodbury. At that time, they were looking for an additional instructor to help with some medical classes. Since I had always wanted to be a teacher when I was little and now had some extra time on my hands, I decided it would be a great opportunity to give back to a school that I graduated from as well as learn some new things myself. I ended up going through the whole interview process, but at the end of the day the classes never ran, so I never was needed.

About a week ago, I got an email from the Dean of Faculty asking if I might be interested in a part time Program Chair position in the Health Care Management program, which is what my degree is in. I was so thrilled that she had thought of me. I ended up getting the job and on the very same day I got the job, I also found out that I was going to be receiving the APSCU (Association for Private Sector Colleges and Universities) Hall of Fame award as well and would be traveling to Las Vegas in the summer to accept that! WOW what a day!

I'm thrilled to learn from these students and share my experiences of the world business in health care with them! Look at Woodbury, here I come! :)

http://blogs.globeuniversity.edu/category/campuses/woodbury/

Mrs Minnesota International 2012

After all the preparations and glitz, the pageant has officially come and gone! It was a weekend filled with more than I could have ever imagined. I was so blessed to have a huge support team along with my biggest supporter- my wonderful loving husband, Jared. It was an experience that really won't be forgotten!

From the moment we arrived at orientation, the festivities began! We were orientated to what would happen over the weekend, met the other contestants and went to dinner. Saturday morning, we woke up early and headed to rehearsals and then it was time for preliminaries. Even though we had practiced all day, the excited of a crowd and energy that could be felt nearly took my breath away. It was such a cool experience! Prelims went great and all of a sudden I felt a sense of relief and just decided to enjoy the moment and all that came with it! My friends and family were all so supportive... in fact I even won the Team Spirit Award! Thanks so much team! :)

Sunday morning, we had interviews bright and early followed by a luncheon with Miss Teen International, Jurnee Carr. She was a great speaker and helped get me amped again for finals. Finals came and I must say I was honored to receive the Go Red Award, Photogenic AND 2nd Runner Up! I am truly honored to have been so blessed to have a great experience and do so well for my first pageant ever. Jared even met some new friends. The men this year were soooo amazing!

Thank you so much for all your love and support throughout my prep and actual competition period. I couldn't have done it without you! I'm so happy for Sarah Bazey, who is no doubt an INCREDIBLE woman, and will do great at Nationals and representing Minnesota!