Loving Life in Denver

As most you you can see by my lack of updating my blog of late, that I have been a very busy girl.

This week we had a whole lot of exciting things happen.

Chris finally found a car that he loves. We went car shopping last week Saturday, and he found a great bargain at the VW lot. I call it VW because the Americans can not pronounce "Volkswagen". He fell in love with a dark blue Jetta 2.5, with all the bells and whistles, on board navigation, electric everything, seat warmers and the list goes on.
He collected the car on Tuesday and has been loving every minute of it.

The Man with his new car

I also received my offer from SAP on Wednesday, signed and sealed. I start on Monday 11th August. I will be looking after the Large Enterprise Market, mainly in Missouri, and one or two accounts in other areas. It all feels very virtual, working out of the Denver office (the most stunning building, on the 16th floor, overlooking the rocky mountains), my boss is based in Dallas and I will fly around the place looking after customers in Missouri and a few other places. I am very excited to get back into work mode, never thought I would hear my self say that, but you can only loaf around so much.

Chris and I then went furniture shopping, and boy did I have a fab time. We went to a place that imports all sorts of furniture and nic-naks from all over the world, esp. Asia (India, Indonesia etc). We finally managed to finish furnishing the house, now at least it feels like home and not a student's digs.

My crazy Canadian friend Melissa and I then had a fab afternoon on Friday, we went to Parkmeadows Mall, and sat outside enjoying the afternoon atmosphere at a viby new Italian spot, drinking Mojito's. Later that evening we helped one her customers out, playing on their softball team. This is the second time I've played softball and we had such a great time. My first time hitting (batting), I actually hit the ball, and had everyone in stitches when I ran to next base, but forgetting to drop the bat. Well, you live and learn.
We then went out to dinner in Highlands Ranch, and after a few margaritas, we were def not allowed to drive, the cops dish DUI's (Driving Under the Influence) out here like candy. So I stayed over at her place and we walked to collect our cars the next morning.

Melissa and I

Chris and I decided to take a day trip up to lake Dillon, which is in the heart of Ski Country. Of course there is no snow now, but the lake is viby and they have concerts in the amphitheatre in the evenings. Well, when Chris and I arrived, we were met with the smell of food, and about 5,000 people. After managing to find a spot to park, we went to investigate what was going on. It was the annual Dillon BBQ competition. There were hundreds of stalls, all cooking up , or should I say, BBQ'ing up a storm. Ribs, Pork, Turkey legs. All you do is walk around, drinking beer and tasting all the food. It was good fun and we finally found the best BBQ and put in our vote.

A pit stop at SilverthornThe quaint and bustling little town of Dillon
The BBQ festival competition

A rain storm was coming in, so we decided to take a ride around the lake and I found my most favourite place where one day, when I'm big, I will build my log cabin.

Stunning view of Lake DillonIn the mountains on lake Dillon, my future house on the hill - can you see it...

The popular ski town of Frisco

We are very lucky. Colorado is one of the most stunning places, and we have everything right on our doorstep.


Chris is off to a Rockies Baseball Game today. The Rockies are our home team here.
Jasper, our SA friend who works at Coors has invited him with, free beer, free food and
top notch tickets, not all bad, life could be worse.

Well folks, that's all after an exciting week. Will keep you posted .