I took one of those personality color tests this morning and have to admit it was pretty accurate. Here is what it said.
Blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.
Blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.
Chris's birthday was on Friday. Brittney was nice enough to come watch the girls for a couple of hours so I could be up here by the time he got home from work. Chris really likes ribs and I decided to take him to Texas Roadhouse for his birthday dinner.
Texas Roadhouse opened in September and it always has a huge line and a long wait. When we have tried to go in the past there has always been a couple of hours wait. I called ahead about an hour and got our names on the waiting list so we only had to wait there for about 15 mins. Which was a good thing to consider the fact that it was freezing outside and the whole entryway was packed with people.
The amazing thing about this particular restaurant location is that all of the profits go to charity. Just because I think it is amazing what they are doing I am pasting an article telling about the location.
It's the first restaurant of its kind in the country, with all profits dedicated to help those less fortunate.
The charity is called Andy's Outreach, a program that helps Texas Roadhouse employees and their families in need ("Andy" is the company's cartoon armadillo mascot).
The roots of Andy's Outreach are born of tragedy.
A few years ago, Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart was attending a training seminar at the company headquarters in Louisville. While there, he met a 5-year veteran dishwasher named James Bryan, a deaf man and father to five children. He was impressed with Bryan and found out what an inspiration he was to all his co-workers. A few weeks after meeting Bryan, Hart learned the beloved employee had died from a heart attack, and organized an effort to pay for his funeral and help his surviving family members. Hart and others did more than help with family finances; the group eventually put all 5 children through college.
Since Bryan's death, the company charity has grown through employee contributions and other fund raisers, while helping hundreds of family members through some tough times. Eligible employees can get financial assistance when a child is born or when there is a death in the family.
More company's should be like this. Let's hope that this is something that can become a trend for other business's.
Texas Roadhouse opened in September and it always has a huge line and a long wait. When we have tried to go in the past there has always been a couple of hours wait. I called ahead about an hour and got our names on the waiting list so we only had to wait there for about 15 mins. Which was a good thing to consider the fact that it was freezing outside and the whole entryway was packed with people.
The amazing thing about this particular restaurant location is that all of the profits go to charity. Just because I think it is amazing what they are doing I am pasting an article telling about the location.
It's the first restaurant of its kind in the country, with all profits dedicated to help those less fortunate.
The charity is called Andy's Outreach, a program that helps Texas Roadhouse employees and their families in need ("Andy" is the company's cartoon armadillo mascot).
The roots of Andy's Outreach are born of tragedy.
A few years ago, Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart was attending a training seminar at the company headquarters in Louisville. While there, he met a 5-year veteran dishwasher named James Bryan, a deaf man and father to five children. He was impressed with Bryan and found out what an inspiration he was to all his co-workers. A few weeks after meeting Bryan, Hart learned the beloved employee had died from a heart attack, and organized an effort to pay for his funeral and help his surviving family members. Hart and others did more than help with family finances; the group eventually put all 5 children through college.
Since Bryan's death, the company charity has grown through employee contributions and other fund raisers, while helping hundreds of family members through some tough times. Eligible employees can get financial assistance when a child is born or when there is a death in the family.
More company's should be like this. Let's hope that this is something that can become a trend for other business's.
So part of my new year's theme this year is to try new things.
Chris took me snowmobiling for the first time. I had no idea the speed that those things could get up to. One good thing about him living in Wellsville is that there are fields everywhere and we just went through his backyard and into everyone's fields. Chris was even nice enough to let me drive it. He actually wanted me to drive it as soon as we got on but since I had never been on a snowmobile I decided it would be better to at least go for a little ride first.
I was a little nervous about my back at first, what with going over bumps and whatnot but I didn't have any problems the next morning so that was a relief. Granted we didn't go for very long, maybe like 30 mins or so. Once we dig out his trailer he promises to take me up to the foothills and up by Bear Lake.
Chris and I also went to the local bar to play pool. I can't even remember the last time I played pool. It's funny but when they played good music with a good beat I actually played better. Chris was laughing at me during our last game because I was not playing well at all and I told him it was because I didn't like the music selection. Sure enough as soon as a better song came on I played a lot better and I won that game. That was the first time I have ever played pool in a bar, it was a lot of fun and something I will have to do again.
Chris took me snowmobiling for the first time. I had no idea the speed that those things could get up to. One good thing about him living in Wellsville is that there are fields everywhere and we just went through his backyard and into everyone's fields. Chris was even nice enough to let me drive it. He actually wanted me to drive it as soon as we got on but since I had never been on a snowmobile I decided it would be better to at least go for a little ride first.
I was a little nervous about my back at first, what with going over bumps and whatnot but I didn't have any problems the next morning so that was a relief. Granted we didn't go for very long, maybe like 30 mins or so. Once we dig out his trailer he promises to take me up to the foothills and up by Bear Lake.
Chris and I also went to the local bar to play pool. I can't even remember the last time I played pool. It's funny but when they played good music with a good beat I actually played better. Chris was laughing at me during our last game because I was not playing well at all and I told him it was because I didn't like the music selection. Sure enough as soon as a better song came on I played a lot better and I won that game. That was the first time I have ever played pool in a bar, it was a lot of fun and something I will have to do again.
So it's the new year and it's about time I write a little something. As usual I have a ton to write about but really no desire to do it. I will just start with a couple of my goals this year.
Every year I try to pick a theme for the year. On new year's eve I was thinking about having something like "2010 start it up again" (meaning I would finally complete all those unfinished projects that have been sitting in my closet.) I have started on a couple of them and I still plan on finishing them.
Camille told me it should be something like "live my life and do something" which I feel was kind of mean. I don't know why everyone keeps telling me that I am not living my life. I like my life the way it is and I am content with it so why does everyone assume I need to be doing something different?
As I've been thinking about it for about a week I think I will adopt my original theme from last year. Be Bold...Be Fearless...Be You!
Every year I try to pick a theme for the year. On new year's eve I was thinking about having something like "2010 start it up again" (meaning I would finally complete all those unfinished projects that have been sitting in my closet.) I have started on a couple of them and I still plan on finishing them.
Camille told me it should be something like "live my life and do something" which I feel was kind of mean. I don't know why everyone keeps telling me that I am not living my life. I like my life the way it is and I am content with it so why does everyone assume I need to be doing something different?
As I've been thinking about it for about a week I think I will adopt my original theme from last year. Be Bold...Be Fearless...Be You!
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