Friday, March 30, 2012
of course...life is funny.
funny how life works. i have started to really like this boy that I've been hanging out with for quite some time now. He started making lots of effort when I was still dating Steve. I didn't think much of it at first, I just loved hanging out with him. And now...yup. Feelings have developed and I am moving. Love life. (no pun intended)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
needed update
So it is official, I will be moving to St. George. The mix of emotions I have inside me seem to continually be fighting for which should be the dominant feeling. Excited for a clean start, ACTUAL CAREER (good money), warm all year long which of course equals lots of tennis, laying out and running. Nervous about being part of a big firm, feeling extremely underqualified..not knowing anyone in St. George. Sad that I will be moving away from Logan where everything is comfortable and home. Leaving all my friends, boys, and family. Grateful that I have been given such an amazing opportunity. This I know is part of the plan because of the unique situation of me even meeting the head designer of this firm. It is such a huge blessing that I'm not sure I'm quite deserving of.
I am heading down in a little less than two weeks to go work for them for a couple days to make sure I really like it and find myself a place to live. As soon as I find somewhere to live I will be moving...up and leaving. I can't wait until I have found a place, it has been super stressful trying to find somewhere that allows pets. My dear Myra...wouldn't trade her for anything..but having her has made it ten times more difficult to find somewhere to live. Its funny though because I see her as such a tender mercy. I am not sure I could do this move without her...I know sounds corny..but really it is such a comfort to know that I will have her there to keep me company when I won't know anybody.
So the firm I am heading to is called Split Rock, look them up! They are AMAZING!!!!!! All you high school musical fans...they are the firm that designed the whole summer getaway resort in the second movie. Go back and watch it :) The design is beautiful! I am excited for this next chapter in my life. One that I wouldn't have written into my own story, but I'm glad that I have a Father that knows me better than I know myself and that he is doing everything he can to make me happy.
I am heading down in a little less than two weeks to go work for them for a couple days to make sure I really like it and find myself a place to live. As soon as I find somewhere to live I will be moving...up and leaving. I can't wait until I have found a place, it has been super stressful trying to find somewhere that allows pets. My dear Myra...wouldn't trade her for anything..but having her has made it ten times more difficult to find somewhere to live. Its funny though because I see her as such a tender mercy. I am not sure I could do this move without her...I know sounds corny..but really it is such a comfort to know that I will have her there to keep me company when I won't know anybody.
So the firm I am heading to is called Split Rock, look them up! They are AMAZING!!!!!! All you high school musical fans...they are the firm that designed the whole summer getaway resort in the second movie. Go back and watch it :) The design is beautiful! I am excited for this next chapter in my life. One that I wouldn't have written into my own story, but I'm glad that I have a Father that knows me better than I know myself and that he is doing everything he can to make me happy.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
welcoming the change
Life has been full of change lately. Lots and lots of change...I have realized that change is good and what can make us better. That is if we allow it to let us grow.
More or less this post will be for me to get my life out and written for my own sake. I am not sure who normally reads my posts (especially with them so far and few between) but I know most will probably be surprised to know that my parents are now divorced. I don't want to write this post for sympathy, rather I want to write it to let everyone know how much I love both of my parents and have the up-most care and desire to have them both be happy. Unfortunately, things ended in their marriage. It has been an incredibly hard year because of all the ups, downs, and rifts along the way. But, this has also been a year where I have grown more as an individual, I have become a strong woman, no little girl anymore. My testimony of the Savior has grown immensely and my understanding of the Atonement can't be put into words. I literally have been carried through this entire last year. People that know me well have asked me several times how I can still be so happy. And it is because I have a brother, a friend, a Savior.
I have learned so much about relationships, love and marriage through watching my parents. People have continued to ask, "Does this make you scared to get married?" And honestly, it doesn't. If anything it has the quite opposite effect. All I want more than anything is to get married in the temple, sealed to a wonderful husband and prove to the world what I have taken away from my family's experience. Life is hard, and every marriage is going to have its challenges. But with two committed people, forgiveness, open communication and trust in the Lord their is no way a marriage can fail.
Sadly, marriage does not look like it will be in my near future. I just recently broke up with the boy that I have been dating the last 4 months. It ended, and I'm relieved that it did. I didn't realize how much I was emotionally getting dragged along until it was all over. I feel SO much better, words can't even describe. Through the emotional roller coaster of life I decided to buy myself a little golden retriever puppy. She loves me day in and day out. Which is exactly what I need at this point. Take a look at this dog of doom..
Dog of doom because she loves to get into EVERYTHING. Haha. But of course with her cute face I can only stay mad at her for so long. She has definitely been keeping me busy, but she is so much fun and I am so excited to keep watching her grow.
This past week has been crazy with the thought that I might be picking up and moving to St. George. I was there a couple weekends ago to go to the parade of homes. I met a designer for a huge firm down in Southern Utah and we have been emailing ever since. I have a phone interview with him the end of this week and if that goes well I will be headed down for a face to face interview with him.
The thought of quitting my four jobs here and leaving all my friends is a hard thought. But I do believe that St. George would be a good place for me to continue in life's journey and allow myself the opportunity to grow and progress more. As much as I love Logan, I am just comfortable here. I am not progressing...which in a sense means I am digressing. Which is obviously the opposite of what I want. I obviously don't know if I got the job yet, but my fingers are crossed. Even though I am beyond terrified. I know it would be a good experience for me, and one more opportunity for me to rely on the Savior.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
no more??
Today was my last day of classes. FOREVER. No more college, well two more finals=college graduate
So what to do now with my life?
Well....I now have four jobs..so I'm thinking that will keep me busy. I am planning on staying here in good ol' Cache Valley, mostly for the awesome freezing weather. I mean if we get up to 10 degrees its a good day.
job one: Still nannying for Shelly in Hyde Park
job two: Cleaning in providence for Gina
job three: Serving at Noodles and Company
job four: Teaching dance at serendipity dance studio (hip hop for 12 year old girls)
This past week has been beyond crazy adding three new jobs to my work load of school, final senior projects and studying for finals. But I have been so blessed to actually end up getting all these jobs. I really am loving life right now and still am really just in shock with the whole idea of being graduated. It is a good thing though, at least that's what I keep telling myself :)
So what to do now with my life?
Well....I now have four jobs..so I'm thinking that will keep me busy. I am planning on staying here in good ol' Cache Valley, mostly for the awesome freezing weather. I mean if we get up to 10 degrees its a good day.
job one: Still nannying for Shelly in Hyde Park
job two: Cleaning in providence for Gina
job three: Serving at Noodles and Company
job four: Teaching dance at serendipity dance studio (hip hop for 12 year old girls)
This past week has been beyond crazy adding three new jobs to my work load of school, final senior projects and studying for finals. But I have been so blessed to actually end up getting all these jobs. I really am loving life right now and still am really just in shock with the whole idea of being graduated. It is a good thing though, at least that's what I keep telling myself :)
Friday, October 21, 2011
contempo
So about a month ago I decided to enter a cafe design contest for the new Cafe going into the Fine Arts building here at USU. The contest was open to the Interior Design department, Graphic Design, and I think the Engineers department?..anyways. The contest was to come up with a floor plan allowing for about 30 seats, as well as come up with a logo and name for the cafe. I really wanted to add another project to my portfolio since I'm graduating in two months and decided I may as well give it a go. I also thought winning the prize of an Ipad 2 would be pretty sweet too. Well, I found out that I didn't win, but I did take runner-up. I have to say I was a little disappointed that I was that close to winning, but I guess it's something right? And maybe I didn't win the Ipad, but I did win a meal plan on campus. Haha...guess I'll find someone to give that too..
I thought I'd share a few pictures though of my runner-up project :)
floor plan
my favorite addition to the space...look how sweet these chairs are
I thought I'd share a few pictures though of my runner-up project :)
my retro logo
floor plan
my favorite addition to the space...look how sweet these chairs are
Thursday, October 20, 2011
In a Nutshell
Yesterday I spent the majority of the day hanging out with this cute 4 year old. This girl has more personality and sass than any four year old I've met. Usually she gives me a run for my money, but since I've moved in with her family I become one of her best friends (on a good day). Yesterday just so happened to be one of those days.
After preschool me and Avery spent the next couple of hours baking some delicious Reese's peanut butter cupcakes..and yes for all who are wondering they taste just as good as they look.
I wish I could say this was a picture of the one's we made...but just pretend they are. Ours looked similar. Notice the Reese's inside the cupcake. Yes. Yum. After cooking we watched a favorite movie of mine...
Life really couldn't have gotten any better at that point...but it definitely could get worst. Little did I know that in just a few short hours I would be receiving my first speeding ticket. It was bound to happen at some point, for those that know me know that I usually do speed. I'm not proud to say that usually I'm very aware of my actions. Well...yesterday the time I ACTUALLY do get pulled over speeding, I hadn't even realized I was speeding until it was too late. Lame. That was mostly because I was distracted by my mother who happened to be talking to my on the phone...hence why this is really how I felt yesterday.
After preschool me and Avery spent the next couple of hours baking some delicious Reese's peanut butter cupcakes..and yes for all who are wondering they taste just as good as they look.
I wish I could say this was a picture of the one's we made...but just pretend they are. Ours looked similar. Notice the Reese's inside the cupcake. Yes. Yum. After cooking we watched a favorite movie of mine...
Life really couldn't have gotten any better at that point...but it definitely could get worst. Little did I know that in just a few short hours I would be receiving my first speeding ticket. It was bound to happen at some point, for those that know me know that I usually do speed. I'm not proud to say that usually I'm very aware of my actions. Well...yesterday the time I ACTUALLY do get pulled over speeding, I hadn't even realized I was speeding until it was too late. Lame. That was mostly because I was distracted by my mother who happened to be talking to my on the phone...hence why this is really how I felt yesterday.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
I love this boy
I am such a proud sister...I have to post these pictures. My brother is adorable. For all who have forgotten he is serving in L.A.
I have been lucky enough to be online the past two Monday's when I've gotten his email and was able to email him back and forth for awhile. He is so amazing. Honestly, I'm not sure I love any boy more than I love him. He has the biggest heart, I will be lucky if I will ever be able to love people the way that he so naturally does. The first few months of his mission have been hard because he had no, yes ZERO investigators for weeks, months, on end. Finally after all the hard work and patience. He is now working with the family in the above picture as well as some other lucky investigators. Sometimes I wish he wasn't out on a mission for my own selfish reasons of wanting my best friend back home to hang out with and have our awesome sleepover parties together. I know he is where he should be though, and couldn't be a more proud sister.
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