Where Did the Time Go?

This time next week I'll be packing up my apartment here in California and heading back to our home in Provo, UT. I can't help but think: "Where did the time go?! I have so much to do!" Then I realized, that's just how life goes sometimes. We think we have so much time to play with until it slips through our extremely busy fingers. Although, I think it would be more of a shame being too old to see the world/live life to the fullest...and saying those same things. I'm really hoping that with my graduation this next year, I can find a job that fits me to a T. One that will give us the opportunity to catch up, and live life. 

Weekend Update: Callie's Bridal Shower

This past Saturday I attended a bridal shower for the adorable Callie! She was one of Ryan's best friends from his freshmen year of college {all the way back in 2005!}, and once we met it was destined for us to become friends. She had a gorgeous soiree in Laguna Beach, it was nice & sunny outside and perfect for munching on fruits & sweets :) I'm such a goober and used the backyard where the party was held for outfit pictures, it was too gorgeous to pass up! Plus, when taking pictures with Callie she exclaimed "I'm gonna be on the blog?!"...ok, am I now a complete blog nerd?? Anywho, she is getting married in the San Diego temple this Thursday and I couldn't be more excited for her! Hooray for more married friends!

Oh So Happy

Things that are making me happy today:

+ The feel of Fall coming in closer and closer {back-to-school shopping!}

+ The blog in the midst of getting re-done by the fabulous Kalee

+ Ryan & I working hard and enduring 'till the end of the summer

+ $12 clearance sandals from Target {like the ones I'm wearing!}

+ A post I wrote for my internship blog about how to show your spouse love & support

+ Awesome friends & family who make my life wonderful

+ The thought of planning movie nights in my Provo backyard before it starts getting too cold

+ Checking veryjane.com every night at 11pm to check out the fun deals

+ Sunny California!

In the Moment

I can't even believe we are more than half way through the summer and by this time next month we will be packing up our apartment here in Corona, CA to head back for our home in Provo, UT. The summer has flown by so fast! I feel like as you get older the time seems to go by faster. I remember when I was young that the summer felt like EONS and thinking that it was NEVER gonna get to my birthday in September and that I would NEVER get back to school {yes, I was a nerd and actually kind of enjoyed school}. Now I'm hoping it would slow down a bit! Although, I'm sure by next month I'll be more than happy to go back to a comfy king size bed, the use of a legitimate kitchen, and the feeling of a decorated & put together home. Until then...I'm still living it up by hitting the beach/pool, shopping & crafting with my mom, and having time with family & friends. I'm making it a point to take advantage of where I'm at now and soaking up every last minute I'm here before another life change. Gotta make sure you love where you're at & live in the moment, right?

Swiss Dots & Polka Dots

This past weekend we were able to make a quick escape to San Diego for Ryan's cousin's UCSD graduation. It's not often that his family is able to come our way, so we were mega stoked when they made the trip down and invited us to join them. Even though we came back completely exhausted, we had a total blast! When Ryan is working hard all day every day, it's nice to have a little break to look forward to. I am still convincing him to do a Mexico cruise with me at the end of the summer...we will see how successful I am with that! Btw, this denim jacket is the bomb dot com. I seriously wore it with everything on my SD trip. I now declare that everyone MUST own this American Eagle denim jacket!

Weekend Hangover

After such a raucous party weekend with Ryan's family in San Diego (UCSD graduation, Korean BBQ, brunch on the beach, an intense bike ride, delicious chocolate gelato, Sprinkles cupcakes), I'll definitely be taking it easy today! Working out, lounging, and some pool time are sounding realllly good right about now :) 

Ch-Ch-Changes

First off, my last shift at Francesca's was this past Saturday.

Not gonna lie, I have very mixed feelings about it.

I was sad to leave because I've enjoyed all the girls I work with there, I love talking with customers, and it has pretty much been my 2nd home for the past year. 

It seems almost surreal that I wouldn't be back to organize jewelry, fold clothes, vacuum at closing, or talk to customers this week. 

On the other hand though, I'm excited to move on to something new & different.

School is wrapping up and the last day of school is the 18th, it seems so close and yet so far away.

I'm only two more group projects, one essay, one presentation, and two more concert reports away from being completely DONE with Winter semester 2013! 

Ryan and I move to Corona, CA for the summer the last week of April.

He will be selling pest control all day every day to make us some sweet moolah.

I'll be working for my dad's dental office, completing 2 online classes, and doing my internship!

I got an internship writing articles for the National Healthy Marriage Institute blog this summer.

It's all online, the hours are flexible, it's blogging {how cool!}, and I get to use everything I've learned with my Family Studies major. 

How perfect is that?!

I'm excited to share with you guys the articles I write this summer :)

What I'm most excited for is:

+ being that much closer to graduating with my Family Studies degree & Music minor {Dec 2013!}

+ being close to my friends & family for the summer

+ the flexibility of my internship & job 

+ our 2 year anniversary {aka mini vacation}

+ being in a place that is familiar, and being in the sun because it makes me happy!

+ for Ryan to get his braces off at the end of summer {he is so stoked}

+ disneyland & the beach

+ the bruno mars concert that we are planning on goin' to

+ the low-key, fun & productive summer that our 'lil family will have :)

A Spring Fashion Show

I attended the Fashion Place Mall Fashion Show this last weekend and had a complete BLAST.

I picked up Rachel & Kyla and we carpooled our way up to Murray in lovely Utah traffic.

When we finally made it, I felt like we were at a family reunion,

I was so excited to see all my favorite Utah bloggers :D

We got a tote bag with some fun goodies inside {make-up samples and a Sephora gift card!}, a cool VIP pass {I felt legit & official}, and we sat at the edge of the runway to watch all the shows.

I loved the ballroom dancers who did a mini-performance on the runway in between shows, how cool!!

{Sarah, Ana, Rachel, and me!}

I was cracking up at how us funny bloggers are, as a massive group we seriously sat and took a BAZILLION pictures for each of our blogs & Instagram accounts. Soooo typical ;)

It is always so funny to meet bloggers you follow in person, I met Sasha for the first time the other night, gave her a huge hug and said hi...then when I started talking to her I accidentally went to introduce myself {my natural instinct when meeting someone in person for the first time} when I realized...oh ya, we already know each other! Totally felt like a dweeb! 

Ohhh the blog world!

{Ana, Kyla, Katie, Me, Rachel}

My favorite parts of the night were: hanging out with my blogger girls {look at the pic above for the most choice Utah bloggers}, hitting up Sephora debating on what to spend our gift cards on, scarfing Chick-fil-a, way fun girl talk, getting a Fossil charm for my bracelet {the blue vespa!}, and getting my first ever Lush bath bomb! 

My face still hurt when I got home from all the smiling & laughing throughout the night!

It took alllll my might to take pictures of the night's outfit before ripping off my shoes and hopping into my sweats. So glad I wore some comfy jeans & a flowy top to account for my chick-fil-a feast.

Thanks to all the girls who made it such a fun night!

Maxi's Are the New Sweatpants

I really don't understand why I haven't jumped on the maxi-train sooner.

As Jenny from Plane Pretty has said, maxis are the dressy sweatpants!

Not only are they an insta-outfit, but seriously the comfiest thing EVER.

Mine is a navy & white stripe that will seriously go with anything & everything.

Ryan is still getting used to the idea {you know how guys are with trendy things}, but I think I'll slowwwly get him used to it by continuing to build my maxi collection...

{insert evil villain laugh bwahahaha}

Well my friends, I am still sick as a dog and will now go back to doing some more homework.

No rest for the BYU student...or the wicked. 

Or however that song goes.

It's a toss up.

The Miracle of a Tailor

I got this skirt as a Christmas present in high school.

There was only a size 12 {not my size} left at Anthropologie 

and I picked it out regardless and asked for it as a gift.

I wore it even though it was a tad loose, but this past 6 months I've been determined to get more in shape, and its been driving me crrrrazy that this gorgeous skirt doesn't fit the way I need it to.

I finally sucked it up and paid the 20 bucks at the tailor to get it brought in, and I'm seriously so glad that I did! 

I feel like I've lost 15 pounds, what the heck?!

I already have to get straps brought up and hems taken up because of my 5'3 height, but it was a new thing for me to have something taken it at the waist.

Such an ego boost too!

I'm totally with Clinton & Stacy when they say that a tailor is the key to having an awesome wardrobe.

I miss What Not to Wear, I need to track it down online to catch up on it :)

Anddd this was Ryan's get-up for church.

He is learning to pair colors together and I loved the salmon pink with the eggplant purple, classy!

PS, who watched Nashville this last week? WHAT THE HECK?!

I looooove Deacon :D