To Life!

Lekhayim (sounds like La Hi-Em) means "To Life". It is a traditional toast that people of the Jewish faith use to wish the best for health and life to the person that they are toasting.

I love this toast and always use it when I am toasting someone or something. So, I thought that it was a great start to my first blog spot. This picture was taken a few weeks ago at David's birthday dinner. That is Sake and it was good!

While I am not super over the moon about organized religion, I am someone who truly respects every ones right to believe what they want. Whatever gets you through the night. You can usually hear me saying 'Jesus, Allah, Jehovah, Holy Ghost, Buddha..whoever you are..help me now". I figure that just about covers everyone.

I have my own relationship with my God and it is both personal and important to me. I say my prayers every night and count my blessings constantly throughout the day. I am positive that I am blessed and am thankful for everything in my life. My job, my family, my friends, the material things that I do have that make me more comfortable, my pets, my boyfriend, my health. I feel thankful constantly. I am sure that I am blessed.

I am excited to share my adventures with you especially over the new few months as I prepare for my first Olympic Distance Triathlon! Someone asked me once "What defines you?" I could answer so quickly. What defines me? My work in non-profits, helping others, giving back and knowing that what I do outside my job is as important as what I get paid to do during the day. I put my money where my mouth is. This Tri is just one of many charity events that I have done over the past 8 years when I first fell in love with competing.

Follow my journey ... it is sure to be amusing!

Lekhayim!

Jennifer