Manifesto.

Sep 30, 2011

THIS IS YOUR LIFE
FIND A PASSION AND PURSUE IT
FALL IN LOVE
DREAM BIG
DRINK WINE, EAT GREAT FOOD & SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH GOOD FRIENDS
LAUGH EVERY DAY
BELIEVE IN MAGIC
TELL STORIES
REMINISCE ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS BUT LOOK WITH OPTIMISM TO THE FUTURE
TRAVEL OFTEN
LEARN MORE
BE CREATIVE
SPEND TIME WITH PEOPLE YOU ADMIRE
SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THEY REVEAL THEMSELVES
LOVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART
NEVER GIVE UP
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
BE TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE
MAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE
SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY
FORGIVE EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD
SMILE OFTEN
BE GRATEFUL
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
TRY NEW THINGS
WORK HARD
DON'T COUNT THE MINUTES, COUNT THE LAUGHS
EMBRACE CHANGE
TRUST IN YOURSELF
BE THANKFUL
BE NICE TO EVERYONE
BE HAPPY
LIVE FOR TODAY
AND ABOVE ALL
MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT

Wedding Projects.

Sep 29, 2011

The past few days have been spent on wedding projects. I'm the kind of person that will debate something with myself for hours in my head but once I've made a decision I can hardly wait to get the thing done. Patience is not exactly my virtue! I had an idea for the seating place cards but couldn't muster the enthusiasm to get them done. I took that as a sign that I just didn't like them very much so I set my mind to coming up with something new. A few hours later these little pretties were born. 


I was also debating over how to make our guest book. I wanted something cute & creative. I found an idea for a mad lib & although I didn't like the wording of the one I found I absolutely loved the idea. So again, I set out to make my own. Now I can hardly wait for people to use them!


I Am Awesome.

Sep 28, 2011

whenever I start to get sad
I stop being sad and start being
AWESOME

Pretty Pinterest.

Sep 27, 2011

I'm quite addicted to Pinterest lately. It's a fabulous site, like a digital bulletin board to share with your family and friends. You find pictures online, on any website you like, and "pin" them to your board. If you click on one of your pins it will take you to the website where you found it originally. It's such a fabulous idea/time waster! My favorite pin board I've made is called Wedding Wonderland, it's a place I've collected all my wedding inspirations and beautiful things I love. If you haven't tried Pinterest yet you are missing out! So go check it out!

Help Me Pick.

Sep 26, 2011

The wording is the same but I can't decide which picture I like the best for invitations to our wedding party. Any suggestions & help is appreciated!


Dragon Fire Balls.

Sep 19, 2011

Dragon Fire Balls just sounded delicious to me. I had to try them & they did not disappoint. Today I had a daddy-daughter date. We're the only two in the house who enjoy sushi so it's our special thing & Mikado is our place of choice. As far as "American sushi" goes, it's quite good. Nothing beats Japan though. 



 I've been continuing with wedding planning, Aaron missing, family/friend time & general merriment. Saturday night was the Utah-BYU game & Utah kicked some serious trash. Sometimes it's great being the only Utah fan in my family. It was also a going away party for my friend Melissa. She's beating me at the moving-to-an-island game and left for Hawaii this morning. She doesn't really need to go, she's already quite tan, especially when you put her next to me! Not to worry though, we already have plans to meet up in both Hawaii & Japan so we will not be parted for long.



I've also been making play dates with my girlfriends in anticipation of spending the next 2 years (or 15 years) very far away from them. I really have the best friends and I'm not at all worried about keeping in touch. I've always been a free spirit & moved from place to place so they're used to me not actually being here. It doesn't matter though, we're friends no matter what!

Also, I decided to try a new look.
What do you think?


Some Happy Things, Plus Cake Pops.

Sep 13, 2011

Lately there has been so much going on in my mind. I feel like I live there some days and not in the outside world. And no, I'm not crazy. There is just a lot to deal with right now. I've been planning a wedding alone, maintaining a happy relationship with my fiancĂ© who is 7,000 miles away & trying very hard to let the peaceful calm dictate my life instead of the crazy insanity. I do my best to see the positive side of things every day. 
This week these things made me smile.

My super sexy Air Force hat from my super sexy fiancĂ©. 


My sweet neighbor Kate
She comes to my room to play dress up.


My princess crown
On a day I had nothing good in my life this crown made me smile.


Nail polish to make my hands pretty. 
I may have a small obsession. 


My favorite treats
I know they are incredibly unhealthy. 
Most days I care. 
Some days I do not.

I successfully crafted delightfully tasty cake pops.
They will be a part of our wedding.


When all else fails, this face ALWAYS makes me happy. 
I love him.

PS I looked up directions from Bountiful, Utah to Misawa, Japan on Google Earth out of random curiosity.  Once my car reaches the Washington coast I'm told to kayak across the Pacific Ocean. Wish me luck. 

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