2013 has been a big year for me. I mean, its been a big year for other people
too—Miley Cyrus finally proved how “grown up she is”, and Nelson Mandela passed
away, and Amanda Bynes went into a psych ward… I mean really, things got pretty
serious in 2013. As far as my life goes,
only 2 of my major life events happened. I had to take a look back through old instagram pictures because mostly I couldn't remember that far back, and I almost died laughing at all the funny and awesome things that have happened to me this year. Let’s take a closer look at this year mainly because I thought this year
was awesome.
Makin those hunuds.
As far as jobs, I worked at Texas Roadhouse for a good chunk of time. I spat out all the lines they told me to try to be a good server, and I actually worked with some way cool peeps along the way. Catalyst RTC was only for a short time, but it was a good time. However, it taught me that working with little juvenile delinquent perverts really isn't something I want to do. I
taught swimming lessons, which is my favorite job of all time-- coming back at ya the summer of 2014. And of course, my own personal hell, at Pizza Factory. Luckily from that job I got my first REAL job as a pre-school teacher at West Kearns Elementary.
SAAVI was a huge part of my life in 2013. I gave presentations to many different
organizations on campus this year; as well as planned and carried out one of
the most successful Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in years. I couldn't have done it without my "right hand man" in the event, which is actually the thing that brought us together.
Vacations
Not my most exotic year, but one of the best with a few
small vacations, including California for Spring Break, Oregon for my Birthday,
Texas to see my soon-to-be-husband, Oregon again so Krista could meet my
fiancé, and of course Mexico for our honeymoon! and I did get to see whales once this year, so 2013 wasn't a complete waste. hahaha
Graduation
one of the biggest events that has taken
place this year, and in my life overall. College was one of the
funnest times of my life—and I really do miss Logan every day. I lit'rally could have peed my pants every single day when I look back at all the ridiculous things that I did and happened to me. I won’t brag, but I will say I am proud of
myself for graduating in the standard 4 years because it led to perfect
placement for the rest of my life after that.
Summer
Okay, summer was alright, not my favorite part of 2013. It was lame having Bryan be in Texas and not
having any friends for a few months. But
at the same time I’m grateful for that lonely summer, because I talked to Bryan
on the phone for hours every day. Who knew that
facetime dates could be some of your best dates? But seriously, that's how I got to know Bryan so well-- even though I was re-named "least fun friend". At least a saw a few fireworks and had a friend-without-benefits.
Getting pretty serious.
Everything since July 28 my life has been a fun, crazy,
happy blur. When Bryan got home from
Texas literally every single thing in my life changed. And by September 14, we were engaged. Although I knew it was coming, I was still so
surprised with the most beautiful and perfect ring I could have ever imagined. AND we ate at Ruth's Diner, my favorite restaurant. So that was a pretty perfect day.
And in November, clearly I took the most huge and important
step in my life, A- going through the temple to get married and sealed to
my HUSBAND! Our day seriously was perfect, and I am creepily obsessed with it. And I’m creepily obsessed with Bryan- but I
love him. and also, I'm still not used to having a "husband", and being a "wife", like I accidentally turn awkward every time I use those words.
Also, I sort of want to
apologize for being annoying on social media, but I can’t stop—and I won’t stop
(end quote).
So yeah, that’s the story of 2013. Ups & downs—except mostly ups.
but like I always say… "What have you accomplished this year?"
