My Rockstar's First Year...

Happy happy birthday to my little baby genius! Man, where does the time go? Seems like just yesterday I was headed to the hospital to embark on my 42 hour long labor. I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined such a beautiful, smart, funny boy with such a big personality. I'm obviously biased, but he does more at a year old than many kids I've seen who are six months or more older than him. He's been walking since 10 months, standing on his own since 7 and a half months, and talking for a couple months now. His favorite words are "hi" and "uh oh". To say he's a character is a serious understatement!

I can't believe how much my life has changed in just a year's time. At times it's unbelievable. I never imagined I would be able to love and sacrifice for one little person so much. I've learned to be more patient and less selfish over the past year. Every now and then traces of the "old Blair" will emerge, but most of the time I don't even recognize the person I've become. But that's not a bad thing. Life is about becoming the best person you can be, right? I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us.

In other news, I finally made it back to Utah! After a year and a half of putting it off, Hurricane Sandy had different plans for me and I took a little detour after my Vegas business trip. It was so great to see everyone and finally make it to see my best friend's grave.  Lets just say I'm no longer questioning where I want to move after I leave NY. Utah it is, my friends. That's the one place that always has been and always will be home. Truthfully, that's the first time I've felt like "me" since I left Utah, and I can't wait to get back. But, I've got a few more things in store for NY before that happens...


Business is booming! I can't express how much I love, love, love the new business, all the people I'm working with and everything about it. It's so refreshing to know that I can help change people's lives while bettering my own. And traveling to fun places every few month sure doesn't suck! Vegas was a whole new experience with a baby, but great to get away nonetheless. Who could complain about working while sipping wine under a palm tree? Not this girl. Next stop, San Antonio! Time to break out that cowboy hat...Giddy up! Little man is shaping up to be quite the traveler. 4 states and Niagara falls all by his first birthday - not too shabby.

So what's next? Well, aside from building my empire... Still working on getting back in shape, eating healthier, and focusing on personal development.  My biggest goal is to be the best example I can be for Dominic. I heard a quote on my last business trip that really resonated with me. "Children learn what they live, not what you tell them." Time to start being the person I want him to look up to. No excuses. After all, the days go slow but the years sure do go fast. Time to start being the change you want to see TODAY. There are seven days in a week, and not a single one of them is called "someday." ;) ;)

Cold Weather Blues...

Happy October! I must say, it took every ounce of enthusiasm I had to feign excitement in that statement. I'm actually a really big fan of Halloween season, I've just been feeling lethargic and out of it the last few days. It probably doesn't help that I think I'm coming down with something - my throat hurts, body aches and I've been sneezing like crazy. Business is still making progress like crazy but I can't help and get a little discouraged every now and then. Although my freelancers have helped tremendously  I still have way too much to do and never enough time. I wish I could just clone myself about 5 times. Then things would get done. The right way! If I only had one thing to focus on like most normal people I might be ok, but per usual I take on as many projects as possible and often find myself spread too thin - two businesses, getting ready for baby, trying to plan for upcoming charity and fundraising events, the list goes on. I just keep reminding myself of the light at the end of the tunnel. Someday (hopefully sooner than later) when my businesses are uber-successful and I'm making a difference in the world with my little protege by my side, everything will have been worth it!

It's really disheartening to me that out of ALL the people I know (and I know quite a few) only 5 have found it in their heart to either donate or volunteer their time for this year's Out of the Darkness walk. Now, before I get inundated with excuses as to why YOU can't help, I am fully aware that some people have legitimate reasons for not participating. If that's the case, you're off the hook. But if you just read the last few sentences and still have a guilty conscience, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Donate $5. Hell, donate 3 hours of your time this upcoming Saturday October 8th for a good cause. It won't kill you. In fact, it might save someone else! Donate here or join team "There Is Always Hope". A big thank you to those of you who have donated or are planning to join me for this very important event! “Many small people, in many small places, do many small things, that can alter the face of the world.”

On a more positive note, I received the cutest box full of handmade baby blankets, pillows, and other various items from my younger step brother and sister last week. They are in Salt Lake City and I miss them a lot! It made me smile to know they were thinking of me and Dominic and took the time to make so many cute (and interesting) things. I think the thing that cracked me up the most was the Batman cape my little sis made - she's got the right idea, my kid is obviously going to be a super hero! Thanks Mikey and Sarah! Also wanted to give a big thanks to one of my good friends, Krista, for buying me a prenatal massage gift certificate. It's much needed and I can't wait to use it. When everything else is going wrong, it's nice to know there are still some good people in my life that I can count on.