Sick of the games...

When did everything get so dang complicated?? Remember the days when there were no ulterior motives? When there was no need to worry about someone misinterpreting what you do or say? I know this is making me sound much older than I am, but it's true nonetheless!! This week has been jam packed full of different instances when all of these things have happened, all with different people. Needless to say, this is what I want to do!! Ok...I'm done now.

All settled in...finally!

I am so excited to finally feel at home in my new surroundings. I just finished my second week of training at Grantham and am starting to feel confident in the things they are teaching me. I am absolutely loving my apartment and living on my own. It is nice not having to worry about anyone else for a change. The one thing I could do without is this crazy stalker cat in my complex. It scared me to death one day as I was walking up the stairs to my front door and then was waiting for me as I left. I thought it was a one-time occurrence, but the other night I was at the gym and it was staring at me through the window! It freaks me out so much! I'll keep you posted on any more crazy cat sightings...

Flip Flops in February???

Raise your hand if you're a fan of taking two week long vacations to multiple states...is your hand raised? Mine is!! After leaving Utah, I went to visit Sunny California for a few days. I was so excited to stay with Marci and spend some time with her and Jake. Here are some of the Yay moments from my California Adventure:

• Pedicures with Marce
• Playing PlayStation with Jake
• My first experience at Laguna Beach
• The G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S weather
• Two words: Sushi :)
• Double date with Chris and Marci & Garett
• Jake's first baseball game
• Attempting to venture out on my own without getting lost
• Sunday afternoon nap...haha that one is just for Garett!

Here are some picture highlights...

Marci surprised me with such a sweet birthday present. We were at Laguna Beach and she asked me if I remembered how we met. I told her that I did (We met at Girls Camp... we made bracelets together and decided to sell them on streets of SanFran). She then pulled out two matching bracelets to take the place of our original ones. Such an amazing friend!

Huge Honkin' Ride!!

So I rented a car while I was in Utah...it was supposed to be a Chevy Cobalt-ish, but low and behold, this is what I was blessed enough to drive for a week! Jess and I dubbed it the Huge Honkin' Ride...or the Hunky Hot Rod...take your pick.

While I was in Utah, I was able to go out to dinner with a few of my most favorite people in the entire world. There is definitely never a dull moment when we are all together, and I am always so sad when we have to say goodbye. Gotta love our UCMT days...Um...what if??? :)

I couldn't post this without including this picture... definitely a person that I hope will be in my life for a very long time. David and I decided after meeting for the first time (and talking for over an hour in my office at UCMT) that we were soulmates. He is such an amazing person and I love him tons...who else would I drink a shot of wheatgrass with, try on a size 8x shirt, and go on Dr. Pepper runs with?? :)

A Much Needed Vacation...

I have been kind of bad about updating this, but it has been a crazy week! Last Thursday was my last day at the bank, I moved into my apartment in KC on Friday, had Jessica's going away party on Sunday, didn't sleep at all that night and then left at 4 am for our 16 hour drive to Utah! So I would say that I have an excuse for my slacking!

We did make it to Utah in one piece (and without falling asleep at the wheel!) We have been running around what feels like the entire state of Utah trying to get Jess all settled into her new home. It has been wonderful seeing my family and friends since being here. We were even able to con a former missionary from our branch to help us move some furniture! Bless his heart. Now that we have most of the moving stuff done, we can play for the next week till the next leg of my trip to California. Can't wait!

Hallelujah!!

So...guess what?? I got a job today! I have been interviewing with this place for the past few weeks...and actually thought my last panel interview went

H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E.

Apparently I was wrong, because I received a formal offer today. I will be Grantham University's newest Admissions Rep (I know, I know...Admissions, again?? What am I thinking?!) I can't believe how much of a blessing this will be...the money is great, benefits are great, location is great...everything is great! I am pretty much the happiest girl on the planet right now! I will be starting there the day after I get back from my Utah-California trip. HOLLA!!

Know Thou My Son...

Last night our branch had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Liberty Jail for FHE. I have obviously been many times, but am always so amazed at how strong the Spirit is in that building. During the tour, there is a part where section 122 of D&C is narrated over the speakers. It is such a powerful section of scripture, and I always close my eyes and can just feel Heavenly Father's love for us as I hear those words. "Know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than He?" This has always been one of my favorite scriptures and one that has brought me much comfort during difficult times in my life. After our tour, we were able to have a little testimony meeting right in front of the jail. I am so blessed to be surrounded by such giants in the gospel! I know that my testimony was strengthened by those testimonies that were shared. I am always amazed by our little branch...and am so grateful for their examples and love for those around them! Just something I was thinking about a lot today...