a busy life.

Hello blogging world!!

It has been so long. But I do have a good reason! 

Life is so busy with entering adulthood and all and balancing all of the many things going on in life. 

The first indication of my busy life is from my last post. 

Wedding planning. 

It has been really fun and I am trying to enjoy it more since its a once in a lifetime project but I finally understand why its hectic and busy. 

I've been working on engagement photos, invitations designed (Thanks Allie!!) and printed, handwriting all 230 invitations, bridal photos, Rudy's ring, suit and tie, photographer details, flowers, DJ and the list can go on and on.

We took our Bridal pictures yesterday at the Capitol and it went great. I wish I could post a sneak peak but I want to keep it a secret :)

Soccer Coaching. 

This was the second year that I coached our APA soccer team. 

Try outs begun in the beginning of March and I convinced myself that I would be able to handle coaching because the season was going until the end of April. 

With practice every day and games twice a week I figured I could handle it for two months. 

Luckily I got the help of an amazing parent volunteer and our 5th grade teacher to co-coach and they help share the burden a lot. 

But this was all before I realized that my new 7th grade players were insanely good and would get us into the Tournament. Which extended our season for two more weeks. 

We ended up losing our first tournament game and getting eliminated from playoffs (which I didn't complain too much about) 

But I was really proud of them and grew to really love them. 

One of the highlights had to be from one of our star players. One day he asked me if I was going to make it to practice after a week or so of missing because of other work obligations, when I replied with an obvious "Yes" (due to already being in work out ready clothes) he gave a little fist pump and a "yes!" and ran off. It felt great to be missed and appreciated. 

House buying. 

We are officially homeowners!!

We started looking in February/ March and its time consuming. Looking houses up on the internet and then going out to see them. The hard part too was knowing what you wanted. I have zero experience so it was hard to figure out what we liked and didn't like. But once we saw this house we knew we wanted it. After the inspections, meetings and deadlines we've been busy with packing, moving, cleaning and yard work. 

I am already overwhelmed with the thought of cleaning a whole house. Its probably more cleaning than I have done in my whole life...

End of the Year Dances. 

 My busiest time of year at work is May. For our Character Development Program we have culminating dinners and balls for the students to participate in. And its crazy busy! During one week I worked every day from 8 until at least 8pm sometimes 10 or 11. Then by Friday we had three 7th grade dances, back to back to back. On Saturday we had a 5-course meal for the 8th graders and then back to back dances again.

Last week we had our 9th grade Dinner & Ball at La Caille. Rudy was able to come with me this year and it was so fun to have him at the table with me and the students. On Saturday we had our 10th grade dance that I had to help out with as well. One more to go and then we will be done! 

Half Marathons. 

A couple of months ago Aubry bought a spot for the SLC Half Marathon.

She then decided to go out of town the week of the race so I opted to run it for her. A year ago Kelly made me sign up for the Ogden Half Marathon. These races ended up being a month apart from each and I thought that it would mean I would be SUPER prepared for them. But with everything going on that is listed above, running always took the back burner on my mind. I was lucky that I got a 7 mile run in the week before the SLC half and I was able to run twice between that and the Ogden race.

I am super happy with how well I did despite the lack of actually training. I never stopped running and during parts of the Ogden race actually felt good and was able to pick up the pace. I think I have made it in the running world as I was not sore at all after running Ogden. I love that my body is use to running long distances. I have now ran five Half Marathons, one Full Marathon and three Ragnars.

 I have Wasatch Back Ragnar in about a month. There is still hope that I can run a few times before then. 

Resolution #1 Check.

At the end of my Year in Review post I added a couple of resolutions to complete by the end of the year. 

I am happy to report that the first thing stated, will be able to be checked off by the end of the week. 

Move out. 

 Thats right folks. 

This 25 year old, semi working professional, 

is moving out of her parents house and getting in apartment.

like a real adult. 

It just took me two years to get the courage to actually leave the comfort of my home and my mothers cooking in exchange for an apartment, roommates and re-learning how to survive on my own again. 

Some of you may know my recent struggle on the whole moving thing for the past few months. 

Ive been debating location, roommates and time frame of this move.

And finally have been able to come to the decision to move to Santa Monica  

and ya...at the end of the week. 

I am excited to call this beach my home!!

I will be living with Shawn Gleason, a friend from BYU/ Lanai.

It all just happened so fast that before I knew it I had made the decision, paid my rent and am now starting to bring my belongings to my new abode.

I am a little sad. But mostly excited.
Its just weird that I wont be living in Granada Hills.
Perhaps a little dramatic. The drive is about 15 minutes.
But for the 20ish years that I have lived in California
 I have lived on the same street. Same house. Same room.
But if Im gonna get real sad on you it will be with the sadness of leaving my NR ward.
I entered that ward kicking and screaming in protest. And now I will leave in shedding a few tears.
{again. perhaps dramatic. I am still so close}
and yet, I love my ward. I love the people, I love that its small, I love that its home.
I think I have a special knack for getting great friends.
I left Provo nearly two years ago for California, thinking nothing could ever compete with the Lanai Crew.
And although NR3 is not entirely in the same league, it gives it a good run for its money.
Ill miss sitting in the front row of Sacrament meeting, teaching Sunday School and Heather bringing cookies for us to pass down our aisle {and accidentally eating them on fast Sunday}

But heres to new adventures in Santa Monica.
figuring out adulthood
and an attempt at Queen of the SM ward
{hey! can I say Im two for two!? Ive got good chances!}