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Easter Weekend in Wisconsin

Now that I have taken an office job, I am stationed on Hilton Head Island.  If I said that I didn't miss the travel of the tournament operations position, I would be full of it.  But I couldn't be happier with the change. Not only is a stationary job great because I get to sleep in my own bed more than once a week, but I can actually use my 15 days of vacation!  I took my first vacation day since June 2009 and booked a flight for Wisconsin too see my God child, the family and the newest Schneider puppy, Chezney.  Sorry Mom and Dad you never posted or sent pictures so I will have to put a space filler for you :)

Futsal/Soccer Leagues

Although the island is made up of vacation families and retirees, there is always a soccer game to be had! The island recreation center started a 5v5 futsal league during the winter months which drew out more people closer to my age. Between the Junior Golf Corporation, the Marriott Hotel, golf course maintenance crews and the food and beverage crowd; there is a high demand for the game. Every monday night, we head to the basketball courts and knock a ball around. Spring has taken the games to the turf for weekly 6v6 games. The "Lions" are a close second place in league play.

Cornhole? Its Bags!

For the past 6 Sundays, I have had the opportunity to compete in a Bags league at a local restaurant called Mellow Mushroom located on the South-end (close to where I lived last year). My partner A.J. and I formed a 2-man-team and boast the name "Bags-to-Riches". Each week there is a round robin tournament where the winners gain league points and have the chance to win gift certificates for pizza and beer. Out of 6 weeks we have 1 W but for some reason we still leave with $10-$15 worth of free food and drinks. The season has seen its ups-and-downs. I think the picture sums it up quite nicely :)

Island Life and Island Eats!

Living in the low country has been a life changing experience. My diet has shifted towards more seafood type meals and you may hear a "ya'll" slip from time to time. The one thing that has not changed is my love for a good festival. Wisconsin would be proud to know that Hilton Head Island indeed has a number of festivals, that fail in comparison to that of a Summerfest or Festa Italiana; but when it is crab and oyster season, you wouldn't want to miss out on the monthly Oyster Roast!

Moving Day!

After living in Sea Pines from June 2008 - January 2010, I packed up and moved to a new Charleston Style Community. The move was a positive one, resulting in a shorter commute to work and I couldn't be happier. Yes there is a life size sea turtle and killer whale mural in my one room :)