Well, it finally happened: it only took me seven years and hundreds of hours of reading, writing, studying, not-sleeping, and living on a shoestring budget, but I did it! I graduated from college. And I did it summa cum laude. And I did it debt-free. Today was a wonderful day of celebration, and I’m so …
New Calling
I’ve rarely had a calling come as a complete surprise–before, my life was mostly controlled in 8-month segments by the semesters, and I could usually count on a church calling that had something to do with music or teaching (because that’s what I would tell my singles-ward bishops that I liked to do most). That …
Salt Lake Marathon, 2012
I don’t even know where to start with this post because so much has happened and I have so many emotions going around my insides about our first marathon experience (and possibly only full marathon experience, lol) that I’m afraid I’ll leave something out. But you’ve got to start somewhere, so here goes: I’ll start …
One Year Mark
It seems like just yesterday I was walking through the jungles of El Salvador, Book of Mormon in hand… Seems like just yesterday that I had to pack up 18 months worth of stuff into 3 suitcases… Seems like just yesterday that I was saying my last goodbyes… And then saying what seemed like my …
All Moved In…Now Where To Put It All?
Less than a week ago, we returned from a week of bliss, relaxation, and no responsibilities…to this: The only saving grace from the massive chaotic disturbance known as our apartment was the fact that Matt’s awesome sisters-in-law had broken in while we were gone and left us lots of surprises–balloons, streamers, rose petals, chocolates, candles…and …
Our First Apartment
We did it! Matt and I signed the contract to rent our first apartment together. And I love it–it’s a two-bedroom townhouse-style place with hardwood floors downstairs and washer and dryer hookups. AND IT HAS A DISHWASHER. I have lived this whole last school year without a dishwasher, and I feel like I’ve died and …
2010 Rundown in 20 Words or Less
Hard to believe that I went from there to here and then to that in just one year. WHEW!!!