Wishful Wednesday!

It's Wishful Wednesday again over at The Seatle Smith's

'I wish' .... I could go back and spend one day working at a job from my youth, and it would be a lifeguard at WildWaters Waterpark!

 I loved that job! It was seriously the coolest job I've every had. I got to ride waterslides and hangout in the sun. After my first year I got to be a RA (ride attendant) I was that gal that sat at the top. You know the one that says, "Lay down, cross your arms & legs, keep you hands & feet inside the flume at all times and GO!" all in one breath! It was the best rotation because you got to slide down the slide to go to the next ride and would have to do ride checks before the park opened. I worked with my best friend and a group of people that I'm still friends with. One of the guys now manages this park. We used to have after-hours guard parties and would goof of and ride down this (see picture) slide by sitting on a food tray-haha, so not safe!

I love waterparks, and working at one was the best experience. I'm a better swimmer because of all the trainning we did, and still CPR/AED certified (I even have my First-Aid hip pack still with the breathing apparatus). I will tell you that because of this, I can beat anyone down those slides you race the other people... the key is to arch your back! :)


What job will you never forget, good or bad, and tell us why! Remember to link up at Kelsey's

Five Question Friday: April 23rd

 Time for 5QF! Here's the rules, copy the questions and answer them on your blog then link back up over at Mama M's place and check out everyone elses answers!  Questions for Friday, April 23rd:

1. What was the first car you owned?
96 Saturn SC2-twincam, I have a picture somewhere
 (when I get home from work I'll post it)
She was a pretty little fast thing! :) But she was in my parent's name even though I was the only one who drove her, so was my Mustang I had in college. I guess my Acura is the first car I've owned if you wanna be specific, and I made all the negoiations by myself  :)

2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?







3. Have you ever had stitches?
nope, but probably needed them a few times.

4. What was your first job?
Lifeguard at a waterpark for 3 summers. Best job ever! When I was there we had American Flag bathing suits, I remember drunk guys coming up and saying the pledge to me. I still have them in a box at my parent's house and my rescue pack. This is a current picture, they re-did the park and some of the rides that were my favorite were removed because they were too dangerous. Haha Those were the days :)

 5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
Count Von Count :) I remember him from when I was younger.

Wordless Wednesday: Easter

Almost Wordless Wednesday :)

I always remember taking pictures with our neighbors for Easter.

Easter 2007

John (my brother), Jonathan (my neighbor), Me, Brian (my neighbor)

Easter 2006

Brian (neighbor) and Me

We are like family, we grew up together, we spend holidays with them (both our extended families are out of town). 2007 is the last year we took a group picture.  Brian emailed me to tell me we should be able to take one this year, and I'm really excited that we will all be 'home' to bring this tradition back :)

When I go home this weekend I will find the Easter pictures of us from back before digital cameras and add them too.

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Wordless Wednesday: Throwback

At Nicholson Farmhouse after an Florida State Football game, early '90s

(Meaghan, Me, Kim, & my brother John)

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