Adam's Blog http://www.adamliebel.com I think it stands for Bullfrog, But...I'm not sure about that. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:55:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 A reflection on 2010 and a holiday message. http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/12/24/a-reflection-on-2010-and-a-holiday-message-2/ http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/12/24/a-reflection-on-2010-and-a-holiday-message-2/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:09:56 +0000 Adam http://www.adamliebel.com/?p=103

On this Christmas Eve, I awoke to an awe inspiring Christmas state of mind. Filled with many happy thoughts and excitement for the new year. I wanted to take time and reflect over the past year and think about the future as I look to the new year. Let me start by saying I am truly grateful for the people that I have in my life. My family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances i’ve interacted with over the past year. Without all of the love, support, and companionship each of you provided over the course of the past year I was able to achieve many great things. While I can’t deny there were just as many downs as there were ups. I had the strength to use the good and push through the bad like never before.

I had the opportunity to be apart of several really special events this year, some I’ve shared with you, and other more personal ones I kept to myself. Regardless of what it was they changed me for the better. I can only be appreciative and thanks to those who made them happen. I couldn’t have been more proud to be apart of my Best friend Chad and his beautiful wife Zahra’s Wedding. A truly inspiring event that warmed my heart and still glows today because of it. Excitement still can’t describe what I have for there future. With Noah on the way, I can only wish them the absolute best and believe that they are going to build a great life together.

School has been something of an on-going feat for me. Part of the “plan” has always been to get a good education and do the things you love. Well, plans never work out as intended, so what do you do… You roll with what life gives you and try to make the best of it. That’s what i’ve done over the past several years and partly finished earlier this year. My unwavering commitment to finishing school has really made me proud that I can achieve the things that I want out of life. Things that before I thought would never come my way, are now obtainable by my dedication and vision of a world that I create.

With this great accomplishment it seems I had reopened several wounds this year that I wasn’t proud of before. Well, I am still not proud of them but I was able to face them this year and realize that these wounds do not define me. Heck, most of them are pretty dang normal, nonetheless, I will heal them and move forward. An internal struggle can be one of the worst battles to fight. It turns out realizing that the things standing in my way for the future isn’t the battle but, the things that I believe about them is what I must overcome.

It’s true I am a dreamer, one that has visions of today, tomorrow, and 100 years from now. Until this year, being a dreamer really didn’t help me much. Always having a plan but never feeling my life could take me there. Ideas that I thought would one day define me as someone who I want to be. I believe now that, they define who I am today, and what choices I should make for the future.

So, as I look back on this year I can only see so much to be proud of. Accept the things as they are so I can change them for the future. Ultimately know that no matter what, good or bad, that things will work out.The new year will undoubtedly be a handful, and I am ready for it. No resolutions just solid goals to work towards with good decisions and the support of the accomplishments I’ve already made.

With all that said, I can’t think of another way to end this post but by once again thanking everyone for all of their support this year and to come. I couldn’t have made it through this year without you. I am happy to share this Christmas time with you and roll into the new year like never before! I wish everyone a safe and a happy holiday!

Merry Christmas and have a very happy new year!

Adam

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Also, next year my school is going to start to participate in one of my favorite past-times, FOOTBALL! The road runners kick off in 2011! I can’t wait to be there (in my season ticket seats) cheering them on for the kick-off to there great program which is headed by a former national championship coach! So excited!

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Chad, Daniel, and I woke up extremely early and got to the mall many hours before the launch and found ourselves back in line about 100 people! but it didn’t take long for more to file in. Not to worry though, when it was time, with our reservations we were in front of the line. Enjoying free tacos and water, they really hyped up the experience we were in and out in no time. I had it in my hands and ready to go forth and prosper.

Now I have to sell my iPad so I can get the new one…anyone interested? LOL

]]> http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/06/24/gimme-gimme-my-iphone-4/feed/ 0 Celebrating with indulgence. http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/06/13/celebrating-with-indulgence/ http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/06/13/celebrating-with-indulgence/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:54:06 +0000 Adam http://www.adamliebel.com/?p=76 I got to go to dinner with some friends to celebrate two birthdays tonight and I had a blast. We went to the melting pot, my first time their, and it was very cool. Some great food, conversation, and as you can see an amazing dessert. You didn’t see the oreo and snickers chocolate sauce to dip with….are you with me now? MMMMMM…..

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After seeing them off tonight I cannot help but reflect on what was just a happy amazing day. Even with little challenges everything went smoothly and everyone had a great time!

Even though I was so nervous, I didn’t horrible wreck my speech, and actually got some nice comments back on it. Can’t wait to see it once the video comes in. I also can’t wait to see all the pictures from today i know they will look great. I managed to snap a few pics when I could. As you can see just a perfect day.

Congrats again to my best friends Chad and Zahra! Enjoy that honeymoon!!

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Today Chad, Zahra, and I attended the Dave Ramsey seminar on becoming debt-free, while having a blast, I got to share with more than just them my wishes for success in their future.

]]> http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/03/06/wishing-the-best/feed/ 0 It’s a repeat! The B Team take the Fantasy Football championship again! http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/01/05/its-a-repeat-the-b-team-take-the-fantasy-football-championship-again/ http://www.adamliebel.com/2010/01/05/its-a-repeat-the-b-team-take-the-fantasy-football-championship-again/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:08:07 +0000 Adam http://www.adamliebel.com/?p=33
This is the second year in a row I have won the Fantasy Football championship in our league.
Like last year, where I went 1-5 then 2-6 only to win out by tie breaker from there to win, I started out slow going 2-4 then I won out 10 straight to take it as well as most top honors of the league (Best record, most points, etc.)

I’ve been the commish since I founded the league four seasons ago, it’s about time I pass over the reigns. It will be nice to be able to relax and not deal with whiney babies! :) Perhaps ill actually have the time to sit and study for a three-peat dynasty; or that could be my downfall. You never know.

I’ve really enjoyed this year, it certainly adds a new level of excitement to the football year. But, like every year the season is soon over with the playoffs starting. Then a LONG offseason…
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I was in Montgomery for a tech conference last week, afterwards we went down to the Chipola for some fishing and a nice float. Which turned out to be a little more than we bargained for due to the recent storms in the area and the obstacles we had to overcome (Trees over the river etc.) but it was semi-relaxing and turned out overall to be pretty fun. I managed to get a few photos in between fishing and paddling for dear life before it got dark. Even saw a few hungry gators out and about… :)

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