Monday, December 30, 2013

The Story of 2013.

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.

One Personal Celebration
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 fiancĂ©, 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.



November.
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?"

Saturday, December 21, 2013

one month

It has already been month since we have been married. 

It's weird because unconsciously I think I thought that the day I would get married would be the best day of my life- and the day I would love Bryan the most. Except actually life literally gets better every day and I really love him more than I did the day we got married. 

So things are good. And it's been the happiest, funniest and best month of my life. 



Tuesday, December 17, 2013

WKC2H

What I've learned from West Kearns Elementary

When you ask directions to a grocery store... they direct you to the dollar store
Don't use the kids bathroom
If it stinks... Someone pooed
If your blowing noses, wear gloves
Teach them to cough in their elbow from day 1
Have hand sanitizer easily available 
Expect kids to threaten to call the police on you on a daily basis
You can figure out why they all say they sleep at grandmas house every Friday night
Expect a different person picking them up every day
Have at least 30 songs off the top of your head always
Translate EVERYTHING into Spanish
In fact… study Spanish, because it's worth it.
If you are talking about ANYTHING… there is a song for it.
When kids say a rule is "no flipping the teacher off", agree that's a GREAT rule
Be consistant!
Have that believable face when they tell you they email Santa (and don't roll your eyes)
They know how to play "cops" in the kitchen better than "house"
Don't say anything you don't want then to remember-- they never forget
Sometimes…. they all say "ain't" more than 10 times a day

and even when you think you might strangle them, don't; because in about 10 minutes they will all dog pile on you telling you that they love and how you are the best teacher in the world.  and secretly deep down in your heart, you'll sorta love them too.

But like I always say… "You have two choices, either you can do it, or I will help you do it"

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

The Warners

I have nothing else to say except I love being married.

…………………

I love living with my favorite person
I love our home
I love our Christmas Tree
I love watching whale documentaries together
I love cooking breakfast and making lunches together
I love that he gently wakes me up
I love coming home to dinner
I love talking before we fall asleep
I love having sleepovers in our living room floor by our Christmas Tree
I love shopping for our home
I love listening to Christmas music
I love laughing my brains out
I love my husband 


and those are the things I love.  

……………………

FYE

A link to our temple video

And a blog to our photos