School has started and it is time to get serious about planning the 2013 ShamRock ‘n Roll Road Race! We hope you are busy training and making plans to be there. The date is Saturday, March 16 in the beautiful Village of Whispering Pines, NC. We will be holding a 1 mile Fun Run as well as course-certified 5k and 10k events. Fun activities at the start/finish line and lots of refreshments.

So get your motor started and find that St. Paddy’s Day green afro wig and we’ll see you at the races!

Village of Whispering Pines, NC

I’m Mollie and I am glad that you are taking the time to check out my listing.  I have a picture of me from when I was maybe 9 months old cutting my teeth on a box of film.  Photography was always a part of my life growing up, but thanks to my well meaning mom I spent most of my time in front of the lens rather than behind it.  Since then I have made the leap from (reluctant) model to shooter and now it’s full steam ahead.

I am lucky every day that I get to spend time with clients documenting their lives and sharing in their special moments.  I understand that each person is different and that is why all of my wedding photography and portrait photography packages can be customized to suit your tastes, aesthetic, and lifestyle.

I love building personal relationships and meeting new people.  So, since I can’t learn about you until after you contact me, I’ll tell you a little about me.

I live in the Sandhills area with my husband, cat, and two dogs who are absolutely without question the cutest things on earth.  Try to convince me otherwise, I dare you.

I tend to be like a little volcano around the house leaving piles of destruction in my wake.  I lose things a lot (especially my keys) and as a reaction I am obsessed with organization.  I have a little green notebook full of to-do lists neatly printed with tiny hand drawn check boxes next to each item.  This book is the thing that makes my life run smoothly and keeps me from chaos.

I am certifiably not cool (I have read all of the Lord of the Rings books including the Silmarillion and I waited in line at midnight to see Twilight), but I am a lot of fun if you can let loose and you don’t worry about being cool either.

I think that jeggings are brilliant.  They are like yoga pants made socially acceptable.

I have been doing Crossfit since the Summer of 2009 and I love that it not only makes you strong physically, but it is also a great builder of mental toughness.  You never know just how long 20 minutes could feel until you try Crossfit.

I try to always choose the hard right over the easy wrong.  I believe that even though bad things happen in this life there is so much good – so much joy – in the world that it is our responsibility to seek it out, remember it, share it, and – if necessary – help create it for anyone we can.

I have been a member of the Junior League of Moore County for almost five years, and I am always looking for ways to give back to those around me.

I am a glass half full sort of person.

I choose to see people’s eccentricities as endearing (mine are that I often refer to myself as the royal “we” – there’s a mouse in my pocket I swear! – I start a lot of sentences with “so”, and I tend to over use the word “that”.  Plus I occasionally slip into a Fargo accent – I grew up in Iowa, I can’t help it).

Life is all about what you make it so why would you ever choose to make it anything other than great?

In case you hadn’t gathered this already, my brain is a random place.  I am always thinking and planning at a million miles an hour.

I would love to have the energy of a 6 year old.  Where do they get it and how did I lose it to begin with?

The Mollie Tobias Photography Blog is published three days a week and is full of pictures, tutorials, and links to websites that I like.  If you have the time head on over and check it out.

Well, that’s enough about me.  Now it’s your turn.  Contact me and tell me about you.

The charming Magnolia Inn is located in the heart of historic Pinehurst, North Carolina.  This 115 year old gem is situated amidst long leaf pines and magnolia trees just steps away from the village, where you can find a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants.  In the evening, you can enjoy excellent food in a casual setting right here at the Magnolia.  Join us for dinner and relax in our dining room or pub.  Or, you may want to take in the sights and sounds of the village dining on our patio or verandah.  If you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want an intimate setting to spend time with friends, please ask about our private dining options.

Pinehurst is of course a golfer’s paradise.   The Magnolia is only minutes away from many challenging courses, which will appeal to golfers of all skill levels.   Please see Golf Packages to arrange a golf package personalized to suit your needs.

Each of the Magnolia’s 10 guest rooms offers a private bath and cable TV.  Complimentary high-speed Internet access is also available.

The Southeastern Hospital Health and Fitness Alliance is an organization of hospital based health and fitness professionals from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia that provide educational support to assist the growth of the hospital health and fitness industry in our region.  The organization plans and sponsors local meetings and workshops to promote networking and continuing education between industry leaders and frontline employees.

SEHFA strives to establish consistent standards for quality health and fitness programs in our five state region.

SEHFA & MFA Affiliation

Due to the growing medical fitness market, the Southeastern Hospital Health & Fitness Alliance (SEHFA) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) have entered into an agreement for SEHFA to serve as the sole southeastern affiliate of MFA.  SEHFA represents the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.  This noteworthy agreement – designed to enhance member benefits for both organizations and to strengthen the medical fitness industry – was signed into effect during the 2003 SEHFA Annual Conference.  MFA, an association dedicated to medically based fitness, wellness, and preventative health facilities, is in the process of developing regional and state organizations.  SEHFA, and established organization, will offer guidance to other regional groups as they are developed.  Regional affiliations provide the opportunity for medical fitness centers to play a proactive role in community public education, public relations, and health policy.
Our Mission

SEHFA provides educational support to assist the growth of the Hospital Health and Fitness Industry in the 5 state region of Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.  SEHFA plans and sponsors local meetings and workshops to promote networking between industry leaders and front line employees.  SEHFA provides members with access to the leaders in our field and access to valuable benchmark data for your operation.  In addition, SEHFA provides a quarterly newsletter, an interactive website, and annual conference and more.

Sandhills Home Watch, LLC, was established in 2009 to provide necessary services for absentee owners of vacation/second homes as well as local residents traveling for short periods of time.  Sandhills Home Watch’s services give homeowners an effective and affordable way to keep your residence cared for and secure while away. We are bonded and insured and are professionals in all aspects of the services we provide.

Sandhills Home Watch, LLC is locally owned and operated by Murray and Tricia Williamson who moved to Pinehurst from Long Island in 2002.  Prior to moving to Pinehurst, they were absentee home owners and therefore understand the uncertainty that can arise when you are not around to check on things yourself.

Murray has enjoyed the privilege of being a licensed real estate broker since 1975, first in Colorado, then Long Island, New York prior to settling in this area in 2002. While in New York, Murray put his real estate activities on the back burner while he was the partner-in-charge of field operations for his construction management firm that specialized in hospital, retail and educational/institutional renovation and construction.  He is currently a managing partner in a real estate development company in the Sandhills area.

Tricia has had a diverse career in retail management, payroll auditing, payroll and benefits administration and bookkeeping.

Relax and be assured that Sandhills Home Watch, LLC will handle it!

Sandhills Emergency Physicians is an independent and democratic group of emergency medicine specialists whose members are all board certified or eligible (through residency training in emergency medicine or EM experience) by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
Mission Statement

We aspire to be highly effective practitioners of emergency medicine and advocate principles of equity. Our goal is to personally provide excellence in emergency medical care to all of our patients with due regard to the needs of their families and society, their personal physicians and each other, as members of a highly qualified and skilled team of emergency medicine specialists.