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I know, this blog is super pathetic! I decided with me getting Married and everything, i'd start a new one! Find it here.

l-o-v-e

I love Utah. I really do. I love the family and friends that live in utah. I love the beautiful mountains and fall colors. But i do have to admit, i love the ocean. There is just something about spending the day on the beach... there's nothing better. I love that the ocean feels like something so big, something that we really can't fully comprehend. There is so much mystery to it and i love that. I think my passion for the ocean was embedded in me when i was little from my Mom. She has always said that there is something special about the ocean, and i have to agree.

Kenny...

I know this is SO cheesy but i had to put a little about my love for Kenny on my blog. I don't know what it is, but whenever i'm having a bad day, or tired, or annoyed and i put on "Anything But Mine", "Beer in Mexico", "Back Where i Come From", or any other song of his, i can't help but blast the volume and sing my little heart out. I always feel so much better. And his concerts... those are a whole other story. I love his carefree attitude towards life. I think we could always use a little more of that! Anyway cheesy or not...i love KENNY!
This is the house he bought in Key West while i was living down there. It was two blocks from where i worked and i was absolutely freaking out! We came to find out he decided to sell it because of all the hype it caused... i don't know what type of people would get "hyped" enough to scare Kenny away....?

I ♥ my ZUMBA

I've started going again, and LOVE it. Zumba is a dance class that consists of Salsa, Merengue, Hip-Hop, Mambo, and Rumba. It is a blast! Seriously, for anyone looking for an awesome workout Zumba's your class. It absolutely kicks my butt, but it's so fun! I always look forward to my Thursday night class. If anyone wants to join me come to the Sports Mall on Thursday night at 7. You won't regret it!

One Year

OK, so it's been a little more than a year; but i've been thinking about my experiences in El Salvador a lot lately. A year ago I was home and planning the next possible time i could go back. I knew when i left that it wasn't likely that i would ever see those darling kids again. However, when i got home i wanted so badly to see the kids who changed my life forever. Although life got in the way of being able to go back, I am grateful that i will always remember the people and my experiences there. I am forever changed. I hope that my future holds many more opportunities to serve in similar experiences.

Birthday Bash... Island Style

Despite missing my family and friends back at home i had a great birthday! Here are some pics from that day...

I woke up to this lovely display of decorations, treats, and messages from my roommates. So cute! I felt so bad because they had waited until i fell asleep the night before (which was at about 2 in the morning) to go to the store and get all of this for me. It was such a fun surprise!This of course is the amazing card my mom sent me along with presents and treats. She never ceases to amaze me with her creativity! Thanks mom!After we woke up Michelle and I rode beach cruisers to go Jet Skiing. We had a BLAST!The crew at dinner. We ate at New York Pasta, a cute little restaurant downtown. The food was delicious!Cutest cupcakes ever! These would be Ali's masterpiece. If you can't tell they are beach themed. They were so cool i almost didn't want to eat them! almost....Playing a little game of TwisterAnd spur of the moment we decided to drive an hour up the keys to this beach to star gaze. We stayed there until 5 in the morning and sooo paid for it the next few days at work. It was a perfect ending to the day.

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!

Bridge Jumping

Well i'm looking out over the edge...literally. We have taken up a new hobby of BRIDGE JUMPING. There is a bridge about 20 minutes from where i live that looks over the ocean. It is absolutely gorgeous and the water is crystal blue and warm. I won't lie, the first time i jumped off was terrifying. Ya gotta love the adrenaline rush though. I didn't get too daring as you can tell in the video below. Some of the people i was with were doing crazy flippy stunts over that thing. Anyway we had a blast! I'm always up for trying something new and a little daring :)
Getting ready to JUMP....Action shot.. i was a little too worried about getting water up my nose to strike a cool pose.

I'm a little embarrassed about this now. People were making fun of me for being such a baby but as you can hear... i was really scared!