I know the Heart of Life is Good

Disclaimer: Semi- sad Post
My dog Riley (Rileypants) died on Thursday. I love him so much and it hurts and I miss him. I didn't get to say good-bye and I hadn't even seen him in six months... but still. there's happiness in this world and there always will be :)

(my fave picture of the two of us)

And while bad news never has good timing, good things can always happen! Today I met my new friend Milt... he's a stray that wandered into my life and while he can't stay with me and I really have no idea what's going to happen to him, I can't help but love him. So grateful for my new pitbull friend :P

You know you're growing up when...

Your mom let's you travel on a greyhound bus by yourself.
and you learn why she never let you do it before.


this was the beginning of my greyhound journey to Salt Lake City


this is what I saw in the middle of it.

This was the end.

HELLO SORE MUSCLES

it's me. Your body.
It's been a while.
I've started running again! So far I believe I am on day eight. You're supposed to take a rest day so even though my body felt like a blob of lard I didn't run on Wednesday. My goal is to get to 21 days of running. Well, that's my beginning goal! Soon I'll run across the world! Jk, not possible. We have oceans.
Also, I'm visiting Alicia. We're having a ballin' time. I love her.

Precautionary measures

Some Reminders to myself:

1. You love your family. Not seeing them for almost a year is going to be hard, but you can be strong!
2. If you don't like him, you don't have to kiss him. IN FACT you can tell him to leave. Please do, we don't want to keep the Creepers (with a capital C) around.
3. Working out is hard. It's harder when you've stopped for a long time. so please be consistent.
4. You'll miss reading when you all you'll read is text books so dedicate some time for it.
5. Your parents really do know what they're talking about.
6. DO NOT ever settle for less than you deserve

7. Pain is temporary

8. When you're doing your very best you'll NEVER disappoint yourself. You'll have disappointments, but you won't be disappointed in yourself.
9. Have fun :)

May Madness

April Showers bring May... Madness.

May isn't over yet, but I have quite the ample amount of time recently so I figured I'd blog.

My month of May has been pretty intense I must say. Hence (yeah, Hence) May Madness.

So first of all I'm insane and decided to stay in Cedar over summer. I miss my family, friends, dog, malls, food and lakes of New York already. Not going to lie it's been a little rough accepting the fact that I won't see most of them until Thanksgiving. On the plus side my brother Ben is going to come visit me and I'm SO SO SO SO SO SO SO excited! We have so much fun together and i can't wait to see him! He's a hoot.

Living in Cedar does have it's +'s (get it?? PLUS {+} ). I have a great job as hostess/busser/caterer person for the Garden House h! It's a ten minute walk from my house and I love (most of) the people I work with! It's a lot of fun and I get to meet new people everyday. Another + is that I get to organize the new Phi House! That doesn't really sound fun... but it is.

I've also got to go to Sand Hallow! One of my top places to visit and get nice and warm.

Another +. I went to the St. George temple, and although I didn't have time to go in it brought me so much peace just to be on the grounds. I'm learning to appreciate the temples more and their importance. They are all so beautiful.

I've been trying to expand my hobbies! I got a new camera and with some photography classes behind me I've been working to get some real world experience in. I did some shots of my friend Amanda, her husband and their dog Holly. I think they came out pretty well! For my first time... (check out my facebook if you want to see more)

And just real quick I have to tell a story. So last night I was on my way to this get together with some friends. Getting out of the door I (accidentally) slammed my left ring finger in the door. Hurt like a beast. I screamed... a lot. Anyways I made it through the night and through work the next day only to get sick to my stomach for 3 hours, but I feel better now :) The end.

April

Just F.Y.I. this blog is in reverse chronological order.
So April has been filled with some High's and Low's.

2. I don't have a picture to go with this, but I got a job and I'll be staying in Cedar for the summer! I AM SO EXCITED!!!! I know people don't really understand why I wouldn't want to go home to NY for the summer, but can I just tell you, when you live there it's not that awesome and you realize there aren't a lot of people with your standards and the ones that are.... no offense, but they're kindddda creepy. really though, no offense.

3. I went to our Formal for Alpha Phi with Grady (in EN {Sigma Nu}) and he won Bordeaux Beau! I was so excited for him! He's so fun and I know he'll do a good job! I also won the Kate Hogoboom Gilbert Award. It means I'm religious, popular and have an infectious love for Alpha Phi (all hopefully true things!)
4. We had our Alpha Phi Sisterhood Retreat at the SUU Cabin this year! It was really fun and it was good to get away from Cedar for a little while! It was hard not having Kaily or Alicia there, but luckily Kela and Railee were there so we still had some sweet family bonding time.
5. We had a lovely Greek Week, which as the (former) UGC Vice President I was so glad it was well attended! This is from our awards banquet that Thursday night, where we presented various awards to each organization
6. This was at the start of Greek Week (before some Delta Psi broke Chelsea's nose!) I designed the t-shirts so I think they're kinda ugly.... but whateve's. It was the beginning of a fun week!
6. It's been a great month! For Easter (which I think was actually right before April?) I went to stay with Alicia! I had so much fun with her at her grandparents and we left with even more inside jokes then we came with.... which makes sense. (5:30!!!!!!!!!! Your car is a club! Your car is a club!) I picked this picture because her and I didn't get one together that weekend. It also makes me laugh and reminds me ya gotta take one for the team sometimes.
Low's:
I know no one wants to read about my low's but I think it's important that you take the good with the bad so here goes!
1. I didn't get into my program (graphic design). This was a huge blow... but I know things will work out! Positive attitude.... positive attitude.... positive attitude....
2. I didn't get this position in SUUSA I really wanted- not that big of a blow, but still sucks
3. I probably won't get to see my family until Thanksgiving.... while it's my choice, it still sucks.

So that's not many low's and I'm very grateful for all that I do have and i can NOT wait until summer starts!!!!!!!!!

15 March Minutes

I have 15 minutes to blog about everything that happened in March!... Then I have to get ready for class.
1. I lost my camera :(
2. I bought a new kick A camera
3. I WENT TO SAN DIEGO! and the beach! and L.A. to the Getty art museum... can i just say, I COULD live in an art museum. I absolutely love them!
4. I got to hang out with Ryan and Mark, my friends from Cali, they're darling.
5. My parents came to visit! We had so much fun and went to dinner with Alicia and Shar.
6. I got to spend ALL spring break hanging out with ma big! We had so much fun. we went on various factory tours, got sushi, watched all of freaks and geeks and worked out pretty much every morning at 5am. Holla. It was an awesome break.
7. My BFF Hannah came to visit from Boston and we had so much fun! We went sledding on plastic tarps and stayed up way too late :)
8. I got nominated for both EX and EN sweetheart! That was pretty exciting.
9. I ran for SUUSA senator, it was fun and I didn't win- so I'm happy. SO happy, it would have been too much work.
10. I've decided I want to stay in Cedar for the Summer