Thanks for all the HUGS!
I WAS BORN WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND: ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD Becky Rochester would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant she could see the world, and that is what she did and continues to do today. She has lived in WI, IL, PA, CA, OR, New Zealand and Australia. Working in different wineries and vineyards and now a brewery, she lives life to the fullest. Sometimes following her heart instead of her head put her in some difficult situations, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Heaps of Fun
This week my friends, Leah and Nathan, who I worked with in New Zealand and Australia stopped on by for a visit. They have been traveling around the USA in their super sweet Chevy propane van for the past few months. Portland was one of their last stops before continuing onto Canada where they wil be working harvest before returning to Australia in November. It was nice to see them and spend some time at Somewhere Else Tavern, playing Photo Hunt (X Rated) and watching funny game show mishaps on You Tube.
Cheers to all my friends world wide. The wine industry is such a small world. For instance, today while winetasting, I met a guy from Australia who knew Gus from Oyster Bay. There were no last names needed because we knew it was the same Gus. I am excited for harvest to begin and am a little bit jealous I will not be wearing my gumboots this year.
Cheers to all my friends world wide. The wine industry is such a small world. For instance, today while winetasting, I met a guy from Australia who knew Gus from Oyster Bay. There were no last names needed because we knew it was the same Gus. I am excited for harvest to begin and am a little bit jealous I will not be wearing my gumboots this year.
Multnomah Falls
8/24/09
Multnomah Falls is a waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. The falls drops in two major steps, split into an upper falls of 542 feet (165 m) and a lower falls of 69 feet (21 m), with a gradual 9 foot (3 m) drop in elevation between the two, so the total height of the waterfall is conventionally given as 620 feet (189 m). Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the State of Oregon.
My friend Steve took me here. What an amazing place!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Results of CATnip 5K
The results are in. This was not an official chip timed race.
REBECCA ROCHESTER wearing bib #269. Unofficial time of 22:39.5 (average of 07:17.6 minute mile).
96/351 finisher
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Willamette Valley Vineyards Blog
Hello! For those of you who follow my blog, you should also follow the Willamette Valley Vineyards blog. I don't write this blog but it is where I work. Here's the link: http://willamettevalleyvineyards.blogspot.com.
Also, I am featured in this blog posting: http://willamettevalleyvineyards.blogspot.com/2009/08/pouring-on-first-wednesday-at-travel.html
Check it out!
Also, I am featured in this blog posting: http://willamettevalleyvineyards.blogspot.com/2009/08/pouring-on-first-wednesday-at-travel.html
Check it out!
Friday Night CATnip 5K
Last night I ran in the CATnip 5K race in Sherwood. It was a fundraiser for CAT rescue and adoption. It was nice to run with a group of people. It is amazing how much faster I run when it comes down to a competition. Approximate unofficial time 22:40 (not a PR but acceptable). The creepy old guy (40-50 years old) who asked me out at the last race was there. He had the nerve to come up and ask me out again. He said he tried to call and left me a message. DUH! I didn't get a message because he had the wrong number and even so, wouldn't you think that if I didn't call back I wasn't interested? I ignored him and then when he walked away, I ran to my truck and got the heck out of there.
Training for the Portland Marathon has been hard for a few reasons: I really don't have a place to run like I did in Chicago. I have to drive 35 minutes to get to Forest Park in Portland and adding an extra hour of driving time a day just isn't possible. So I have been running at my gym on the treadmill...boring! Secondly, with the recent breakup from Mr. Wrong, I haven't been eating the healthiest or sleeping. I have made a promise to get back on track starting tomorrow. So at this point, I have decided to delay my marathon quest until next year. Right now I need to to get myself healthy and strong both physically and mentally again.
Pictures of the race coming soon.
Link to race website: http://catnipfriday5k.org/catnip/
Training for the Portland Marathon has been hard for a few reasons: I really don't have a place to run like I did in Chicago. I have to drive 35 minutes to get to Forest Park in Portland and adding an extra hour of driving time a day just isn't possible. So I have been running at my gym on the treadmill...boring! Secondly, with the recent breakup from Mr. Wrong, I haven't been eating the healthiest or sleeping. I have made a promise to get back on track starting tomorrow. So at this point, I have decided to delay my marathon quest until next year. Right now I need to to get myself healthy and strong both physically and mentally again.
Pictures of the race coming soon.
Link to race website: http://catnipfriday5k.org/catnip/
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hug-A-Thon
I am taking it one day at a time. Work is keeping me busy and I am trying to refocus on all the positive things I have going in my life.
One of my favorite things to do each day (except Sundays) is checking the mail. Nowadays it is rare to receive anything in the mail besides bills or junk mail. So I am asking each and every one of you who reads this blog to take a few minutes out of your day to Mail Me A Hug. All you have to do is write on a piece of paper the word HUG and mail it to me. You can type it, scribble it or whatever. But I guarantee that, that little piece of paper will brighten my day.
For 44 cents, a piece of paper and an envelope help brighten up my day. To participate in the Becky Rochester Hug-A-Thon, send your HUGS to the following address:
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Att: Becky Rochester
8800 Enchanted Forest Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
HUGS
Becky
One of my favorite things to do each day (except Sundays) is checking the mail. Nowadays it is rare to receive anything in the mail besides bills or junk mail. So I am asking each and every one of you who reads this blog to take a few minutes out of your day to Mail Me A Hug. All you have to do is write on a piece of paper the word HUG and mail it to me. You can type it, scribble it or whatever. But I guarantee that, that little piece of paper will brighten my day.
For 44 cents, a piece of paper and an envelope help brighten up my day. To participate in the Becky Rochester Hug-A-Thon, send your HUGS to the following address:
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Att: Becky Rochester
8800 Enchanted Forest Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
HUGS
Becky
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
A Million Pieces
My heart is broken into a million pieces. Imagine saying goodbye to someone over three months ago and promising each other that you will meet again soon. You plan, you get excited and then one day everything comes crashing down. You realize that you will never see that person again. You never knew that that would be your last hug, your last kiss, your last goodbye.
That is what makes this so hard. I don't get a proper goodbye. I am left with so many unanswered questions because Andries will not answer his phone or send me an email to explain why he all of a sudden changed his mind. He says he loves me. That is his answer. Yet I have to sit here and pretend like I am okay. Everyone keeps asking me when he is coming and all I can say is never.
It is hard to move on, when you don't know why you are moving on.
That is what makes this so hard. I don't get a proper goodbye. I am left with so many unanswered questions because Andries will not answer his phone or send me an email to explain why he all of a sudden changed his mind. He says he loves me. That is his answer. Yet I have to sit here and pretend like I am okay. Everyone keeps asking me when he is coming and all I can say is never.
It is hard to move on, when you don't know why you are moving on.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Facts of Life
Fact: Alcohol does not cure sadness.
Fact: Too much alcohol will cause severe hangovers.
Last week I was angry. This week I am sad. After all I have been through with Andries, I still am in love with him. Can you believe that? I know a lot of people don't understand, but he is a good guy. He just is indecisive and over thinks things. He is the guy who makes me coffee in the morning. He cooks for me and makes me laugh. He encourages me to be a better person and not to give up when things get tough. He is my best friend. I wanted to point out some good things about Andries since there are so many and I never got the chance to explain what I liked about him.
I pray (yes I said pray) that somehow I will get through this.
Fact: Too much alcohol will cause severe hangovers.
Last week I was angry. This week I am sad. After all I have been through with Andries, I still am in love with him. Can you believe that? I know a lot of people don't understand, but he is a good guy. He just is indecisive and over thinks things. He is the guy who makes me coffee in the morning. He cooks for me and makes me laugh. He encourages me to be a better person and not to give up when things get tough. He is my best friend. I wanted to point out some good things about Andries since there are so many and I never got the chance to explain what I liked about him.
I pray (yes I said pray) that somehow I will get through this.
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