Happy New Year
Where did 2005 go anyways? I feel like the entire year flew by in a counter-productive haze. So what was I doing at the start of the New Year? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Yes, that's right. My lame ass was sound asleep, and hardly moved at the sound of fireworks at midnight. Oh, the excitement!!! So, keeping with my tradition of setting some pretty steep goals for my New Year's resolutions, this is what I resolve to do in 2006:
- Get back into the school groove, dig in, and get that darn degree DONE finally!
- Have enough confidence in the workplace to go after the job people "think" I am too young or inexperienced for, and blow them all out of the water...
- Develop and grow the exsisting client base in my personal marketing/PR venture, Full Throttle Market & Design and expand my services.
- Travel to the places I keep promising I'll go to WITHOUT an enclosed trailer in tow: NYC & Vegas with the girls, Puerto Rico with the whole gang and the family, and California to visit friends.
- Actually set a realistic work out plan and follow it... no more olympian dreams and frustrating shortfalls
- Make consistent and strong showings with the 2006 race season. -okay, I have to vent a little on this one. It has recently come to my attention that a *certain* high profile racer has made it their mission to try and cast doubt and distrust on my abilities to step up in racing. Isn't there better things to be doing? Apparently, this "good ole boy" has managed to convince some that I do not have the ability to field a car of this caliber, and that I should not be supported in my venture. I asked what made me any different from anyone else moving up, and didn't get an answer? In any case... I am confident in my crew's knowledge, instruction and abilities, I am respectful of my limitations, and I am more than cautious and humbled with the responsibility that sharing the track with others signifies. I have never been a loose cannon, and do not plan to start now. [end rant]
- Really work hard to repay the folks who have supported me in all that I do, and make certain that their faith and support yields them threefold in return.
- Keep adding to this list as the year unfolds and hopefully keep crossing them off as they are done.
I'm sure there are a bajillion more I'll think of as the weeks start to unfold.
Trixie update: Took her to Auburn University this morning, she will return tomorrow morning for CAT/ MRI scans of her brain to see if they can diagnose her condition. She seems to have really improved in the last few days, but her vision is still very sporatic. She will be kept all day tomorrow for testing procedures and will be put under for the tests. Please continue to keep her in your prayers all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by Erica Ortiz on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 7:45 PM | Permalink 
Wow, Erica! That's one healthy list of resolutions! Aspen and I wish you the best of everything in 2006. Should you need anything from us never hesitate to call or email or just scream really loud.
As far as the "certain" racer is concerned, let your actions and determination speak volumes for you. I'm confident that any doubt he has cast will quickly dissolve...as will his reputation!
All the best,
Wes
Posted by
Wes Tarkington |
1/06/2006 1:41 AM
I agree with Wes! On one of the forums I visit they don't think my 545 BBF will toast a SRT.. really.. Like your car, mine is under construction.
Don't let that stuff bother you.. your a good shoe!
Les
Posted by
Les |
1/08/2006 2:15 AM
Erica, You go girl, ALL of us ladies are rootin' for ya and there are A LOT of men that are too! This guy must have an inferior complex of women in racing! You just go out there and do your thing to shut them up! Proving them wrong out there on the track will bring much more respect for you than if you ranted on them any way! Your strength and determination will set you apart too!Dan called for Paul yesterday and I told him we have been praying for Trixie girl and hope she is recovering well! Talk to you soon, keep on keepin' on! Angie
Posted by
Angie Holman |
1/18/2006 8:32 AM
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