three - TWO - ONE.

i am currently, and for the next almost year, 21 years old. isn't that nearly a life landmark? 
let's be honest, i don't feel older - maybe i look older. and maybe that means i will gain weight faster because my metabolism is slowing down (i need to work on that anyway). 


my birthday celebration was fantastic. i absolutely love the girls i work with. daily, i laugh my hardest at a comment, mispronunciation, or funny face. working full time has its benefits. they surprised me with a little treaty treat and a candle. 

i also went to dinner with some friends that night. we cut it a little close to closing time.. but nonetheless, the meal was absolutely great. and might i add, some free birthday dessert with great company!!

me and alli.

ah... love my best girls. 

the celebration continued to the next day and i had a little pool party. the weather didn't necessarily cooperate, but i had so many friends show up, even to just stop by for a few minutes. i felt so loved and i was happy to know that people cared enough to come! i really do have the best friends and family. i am so blessed. 

after honestly thinking about what is going on right now in my life, there isn't much i would change or ask for. the church is true, my family is here, i love my brothers even when they are gone, and i have friends who are fun and caring. 

before i turn 22 i want to:

- run a half marathon

- figure out what i want to do with my major

- get into fantastic physical shape

- do things right when they need to be done

- play the piano at least once a week

- blog consistently, mainly so i can keep my creative lingual juices flowing

- tell my family and friends i love them

- work on my personal priorities and goals (secret... sorry)

- be a better friend

my, how the time flies and things change. last year, on this very day, july 21, i was enjoying the gardens at versailles in paris, written about here. what an amazing experience i had last summer. i sure was worrying about a lot less than i am right now. 

times are crazy but i need to realize and keep in mind how good things are. in meeting many different people, a positive attitude is extremely influential in living a good life and wanting to improve. 

cheers to 21!

p.s. i forgot to mention, my girl, my travel buddy, my other half for 7.5 weeks last summer sent me a letter from the mtc in peru. she is a missionary. a cute one that is. and probably killing it. made my day!

start me up.

eesh... it's been far too long for this little blog baby. 
between all social media, facebook, instagram, twitter... and working full time, this has been the least of my worries. hate to say it. 
and again, i think of my non-exciting adventures compared to my travels last summer and feel a bit inadequate typing about life in provo, utah. 


let's see here, as of 3 weeks, ago, i was bumped up to working full time at my little (BIG) job - more hours + a raise = more money, great! 
still missing my cute kiddies seen below. they are much bigger now, but still!

my girl, hilary norton, left on her mission to ecuador. she will be so fantastic. and stylish too!

me, hilary, kelsey

went on a fun little vacay to CA with this guy:

to spend time with this guy (love him, just look at him!):

tajia fay, my cousin, had a baby shower, she is having a baby, DUH! still seems like me and her were just running around in swimsuits last week.

spent some time with this guy and trying to figure out some things due to the rug being swept out from under us in a recent situation. i have a few (many) choice words that you probably don't want to hear. my dad is the best guy i know and i am disappointed in the way he was treated after his loyalty to byu for many years.

tana has graduated and is moving on to college at the U of U. seems like she was just running around the other day with me too!

hate to break it to you... but i made the purchase. in love right now!

josh and i enjoyed a long wedding day of his dear cousin, erin and her new husband andy. great.

among these events, i feel a bit i have lost some of my beach bod due to sitting at a computer for 9 hours a day, my tan is not as far along as i hoped it would be. 

still just trying to get my priorities straights, work, gym, church. there are so many things you say, "oh, i'll wake up early and get that done." but it just hasn't happened. and it's only me holding those things back! i need to hop to it. 

but for now, life is good. i feel a bit like i'm living on my own in a house with some other peeps doing their own thing too. it's a bit tough. but we are making it through. made some new friends, kept some old ones. some have come and gone.

all in all, life is good. one day things will all miraculously fit together. it will be amazing! 

can't get enough.

amidst studying, i cannot get over my love for this song!

it's easy to get stressed out i think. 

but then i look outside - the sun is shining, the sky is blue and i am so blessed!