I got the internship!! I will be interning at Alpine Fitness/Physical Therapy as part of my studies this semester! It's a requirement to get 200 hours of some related internship as a part of my major. The facility in Alpine is super nice and the Directors seem very welcoming. I'm so excited to be working with personal trainers as well as physical therapists! It should give me a broad experience but it seems like a lot of work. It should be since it's taken up 4 credits of my schedule.
Speaking of schedules...the times I have to be up in Alpine (30 min from my house) are 6am Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7am on Saturdays. Luckily I'm only their for four hours so I have time to come home and nap if I need to.
The link to the facility is here if you would like to check it out! I took in a lot of information today at the interview so more about what I'll be doing will come later...once I start actually doing it! Should be a good experience I think!!
With this new internship and Dave getting the job at the library our schedules are almost completely opposite :( Luckily we have no social lives but to hang out with each other! haha But it's true. Anyway, sorry for the short blog with no pictures. It's 9 and I should be getting in bed! Happy First Day of School!!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Invasion Of Atwood
We are all moved in! Not going to lie, I had a little panic moment being in such an old house and being crammed into a shared room again after the luxurious life of the loft. However, after I got my stuff in and we decorated it didn't seem so much like a jail cell and it now has some charm and character.
Perks of being in a house are you really do feel like you have a lot more space. I have a cute little driveway where I park my car. There's a total of 4 steps to get into the house. No immediate neighbors that bang on their ceiling because we're being to loud upstairs. Our couches are oober comfortable!
Some downsides. The air conditioner is in the front of the house, and my room is in the back. Our desks are on in the main living room, which actually in my mind is a good thing. Dave got a job at the library, so that should force me to confine myself to a cubical. I just never have any classes over their so I never go. There's only one bathroom for 4 girls. I thought there was not going to be enough storage space in my room but I actually manage to fit everything. Basically...I thought there were a lot of cons, but turns out that it isn't bad at all!
Perks of being in a house are you really do feel like you have a lot more space. I have a cute little driveway where I park my car. There's a total of 4 steps to get into the house. No immediate neighbors that bang on their ceiling because we're being to loud upstairs. Our couches are oober comfortable!
Some downsides. The air conditioner is in the front of the house, and my room is in the back. Our desks are on in the main living room, which actually in my mind is a good thing. Dave got a job at the library, so that should force me to confine myself to a cubical. I just never have any classes over their so I never go. There's only one bathroom for 4 girls. I thought there was not going to be enough storage space in my room but I actually manage to fit everything. Basically...I thought there were a lot of cons, but turns out that it isn't bad at all!
Want to see some pictures :)
The roommates! Minus Celinda who arrives tomorrow!
I wanted a picture of the whole house and of course, this is one picture that Dave took. haha
Then Kirkalicious wanted to go to Olive Garden for all you can eat pasta! It was kinda like the last supper before the semester starts. So happy to be back with these guys. (Don't worry mama, I still miss you all the time!)
Can't get this kid to take a normal smiling picture. Such a goofball!
That is the start of the semester for ya! I'm starting to get a little worried about classes since that's the next step, but I've managed to make it this far right?! :) Oh school...I think it causes more stress than learning sometimes. Well, I must go grab more chicken for dinner tomorrow!! I'm turning into such a domesticated woman. haha Happy Saturday!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A Month At Home
Am I really going back to Provo tomorrow? Am I really starting my Junior year of college already? Am I really getting married in 115 days? Are you sure I went on my study abroad already? Seriously, where did the time go!!
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| My handsome husband-to-be. |
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| My future in-laws |
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| Family Dinners |
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| We don't wear makeup in the summer. Don't judge |
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| Off the rack! Only had been tried on once! I love my dress. |
What did I do while I was at home? I planned almost my entire wedding. I ate lots of good American food (the picture is actually at a family dinner at rio grande...haha). I spent time at the beach with the Bracero family. I hung out with my mama aka my wedding planner. I went out to my dad's house with Dave. I went to Busch Gardens. I helped my sister move into her new apartment down in Norfolk. So really out of the entire month I was probably home for maybe a little over half of it, but I still enjoyed every second. I'll be home in October for a bridal shower, for Thanksgiving, and then for the big day!! :) Time is seriously flying by and I can't wait to see what this semester has in store for me. Hope everyone had a great summer! (still can't believe it's over...) Happy Wednesday :)
PS. The blog will be updated more frequently as the semester goes on. Trying to keep up and journal this important time in my life, so if anyone senses some slacking you have every right to yell at me. ;)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Happy 1/2 Birthday To Me!
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Today I am 20.5 years old.
I just thought those who read my blog should know.
:)
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
Happy Sabbath!!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Happy August!
Time is flying!
I got back from Europe a little over a week ago and I literally hit the ground running with wedding planning. It's been fun, but I have also had my stressful moments.
Things that are planned/bought:
-sealing in the temple
-reception location/food...just linens have to be picked out I think.
-wedding dress
-suits for groom and groomsmen
-invitations
-photography/videography...almost!
-flowers
-honeymoon
Thinks that still need to be done:
-band/DJ...very close to checking this off!
-cake
-bridesmaids skirts... we have a seamstress in mind to make them out in Utah
Then all the little odds and ends that have to been done. Engagements have to be taken/printed. Have to buy Dave's ring. Jewelry/shoes/hair/makeup all has to be decided. Invitations have to sent. Getaway dress has to be found! All those little details. But those things we still have 4 months to figure out. All the big stuff will be planned before I head back to school.
We think we are going with Washington Talent for the photographer, videographer, and entertainment. One of the photographers is actually going out to SLC in September for one photo shoot so we are able to have him take our engagements too! That helps with the whole package deals photographers usually offer. We still aren't sure about a DJ or a live band...that's more of a budget issue we are trying to work out. I'm OK either way just as long as I can get my groove on :)
Everything is moving along quite nicely!! Dave will be home in 10 days, but I've still got some things to be planned up here while he's down in VA. I will see him eventually! I think a trip to the beach and Busch Gardens is in motion :) 22 days until I'm back in Provo. This time is flying which is good and bad! I love being engaged and planning a wedding, but I can't wait to get married let alone be back with my fiance in Provo! I cannot believe my study abroad has come and gone and I'm starting my second half of college this Fall!! Enjoying every second! Happy Wednesday and August!!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Day 30 Rome, Italy
Sunday.
My last day on my study abroad. Time flies! Hopefully the next 145 days will fly by too :) I took more than 10 min to get ready today. Deanna even commented that she's never seen me take so long to put on my makeup. Haha it was nice to get a little dressed up today. We took the metro to the end of the line then walked another ten minutes to church. It was all in Italian today. That's something I'm not sure I'll miss. It's nice to understand whats going on for 3 hours of church.
I was in a tight pencil skirt thinking that I could change after church, but the director wanted a "where's Waldo photo" at the Spanish steps. Smart idea, but I was hot and sticky and chaffing...tmi? We found a little sandwich shop, grabbed a bite, then headed back to the hotel where I stripped down and took a nap in my tank top and my slip!
I woke up cause everyone was came back. It's totally fine cause I was ready for some gelato! My final one!! So so sad. I got a large with mint, coffee, and straciatella. I was a happy camper and you better believe I ate the whole thing!
It took me about an hour to repack all of my stuff. I pulled all the dirty and clean out of my suitcase and checked off everything off my list. I didn't loose anything! I'm so proud of myself! After packing though I realized I needed normal clothes for dinner...it shouldn't be another hour to repack...I hope. I skyped and hung out for a little while and then headed out to dinner around 7:30.
Took us a little while for 6 of us to be happy with our restaurant choice. We finally sat down, ate, and were off to the colosseum around 9:15. So I lied about my last gelato. I got another one with everyone after dinner but sadly it wasn't as good. Should have quit while I was ahead. We met everyone and shot lightening rockets vendors are always selling. Chilling at the the colosseum out final night. Nbd.
We were walking back to the hotel when we discovered the cannoli place was still open. I had to have a taste to end my night on a delicious dessert!! Haley and I split one and then we finally made it back to the hotel. It's now almost 11 and I have to wake up in 5 hours, but I'm not complaining cause I'll be in Washington DC in 23 hours!!
For those of you who have been following my blog on this wonderful experience...thank you! I really have had the best time and I've met so many great people that I want to share with as many people as possible. I'm sure my mama will be sick of hearing about it even just on the drive to our house!! I'm so grateful I was able to travel this much this summer and I can't wait to now travel with my handsome fiancé in the future. Off to get ready for bed! Happy Sunday!!!
My last day on my study abroad. Time flies! Hopefully the next 145 days will fly by too :) I took more than 10 min to get ready today. Deanna even commented that she's never seen me take so long to put on my makeup. Haha it was nice to get a little dressed up today. We took the metro to the end of the line then walked another ten minutes to church. It was all in Italian today. That's something I'm not sure I'll miss. It's nice to understand whats going on for 3 hours of church.
I was in a tight pencil skirt thinking that I could change after church, but the director wanted a "where's Waldo photo" at the Spanish steps. Smart idea, but I was hot and sticky and chaffing...tmi? We found a little sandwich shop, grabbed a bite, then headed back to the hotel where I stripped down and took a nap in my tank top and my slip!
I woke up cause everyone was came back. It's totally fine cause I was ready for some gelato! My final one!! So so sad. I got a large with mint, coffee, and straciatella. I was a happy camper and you better believe I ate the whole thing!
It took me about an hour to repack all of my stuff. I pulled all the dirty and clean out of my suitcase and checked off everything off my list. I didn't loose anything! I'm so proud of myself! After packing though I realized I needed normal clothes for dinner...it shouldn't be another hour to repack...I hope. I skyped and hung out for a little while and then headed out to dinner around 7:30.
Took us a little while for 6 of us to be happy with our restaurant choice. We finally sat down, ate, and were off to the colosseum around 9:15. So I lied about my last gelato. I got another one with everyone after dinner but sadly it wasn't as good. Should have quit while I was ahead. We met everyone and shot lightening rockets vendors are always selling. Chilling at the the colosseum out final night. Nbd.
We were walking back to the hotel when we discovered the cannoli place was still open. I had to have a taste to end my night on a delicious dessert!! Haley and I split one and then we finally made it back to the hotel. It's now almost 11 and I have to wake up in 5 hours, but I'm not complaining cause I'll be in Washington DC in 23 hours!!
For those of you who have been following my blog on this wonderful experience...thank you! I really have had the best time and I've met so many great people that I want to share with as many people as possible. I'm sure my mama will be sick of hearing about it even just on the drive to our house!! I'm so grateful I was able to travel this much this summer and I can't wait to now travel with my handsome fiancé in the future. Off to get ready for bed! Happy Sunday!!!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Day 29 Rome, Italy
Saturday.
Hooray for sleeping in! Didnt get out of bed until 9 today! Ate a croissant or two or three for breakfast, got ready (which consists of me putting clothes on, brushing my teeth, and throwing my hair up), and headed out with Erica, Caitlin, Nate, and jay.
We hit three different spots. First the Trevi Fountain. Then the pantheon. Then the Spanish steps. The Trevi fountain was beautiful and bigger than I was expecting! The pantheon was pretty neat and we even got to go in for free. The Spanish steps was in the nicest little area! Plus, I found my final Disney store haha. The steps were so wide and there was a cold cold fountain that I got to stick my feet it. Needed a much needed cool down. It was hot hot hot today.
After Caitlin found a good cannoli place by the colosseum. My first pod cannoli experience! The last one I tried was soggy and I thought that's how they were suppose to be. Nope! Then we found a little pizzeria, grabbed a slice or two and headed back to the hotel.
Nap time! I literally slept in my undies cause it is so hot in our room with no air conditioning. Luckily, I still got a pretty good nap! Caitlin then came in and was all ready for gelato. I was still stuffed from all the desserts earlier!! But I went anyway...only two more days of gelato! Then we all got on the subway and went to circo Maximo where Caitlin found a good bakery...more food! I got a flaky pastry that I love I just don't ever remember what they are called. We thought circo Maximo was inside a gate however its basically a large oval hole with dirt and a tree in the middle. But it is where the chariot races were held!
By this point it was around 6:30 and we all wanted to get out of the heat and just hang out at the hotel. Caitlin, jay, and I started 21 jump street which is rated R in front of Matt who we later found out is the son of a member of the first quorum of the 70. He did laugh at a few parts! Haha oh well. Then I skyped Dave for a few. Connection kinda stinks. Then it was time for dinner!
Four weeks ago today we all met up as a group at a pub in London. It is crazy that in about 36 hours I will be on a flight to the states. We ate dinner at a very nice Italian restaurant and just enjoyed each others company. Its amazing how much we have learned about each other and ourselves over these four weeks. It's not our final night but that was a great closer to this trip.
We got gelato...I'm getting closer to my final one. Then jay Caitlin and I finished 21 jump street- we put headphones in this time haha. Then I showered and now we are all hanging out before we go to bed! Pretty chill night filled with fun and laughter!! Last day tomorrow! Happy Saturday!!
Hooray for sleeping in! Didnt get out of bed until 9 today! Ate a croissant or two or three for breakfast, got ready (which consists of me putting clothes on, brushing my teeth, and throwing my hair up), and headed out with Erica, Caitlin, Nate, and jay.
We hit three different spots. First the Trevi Fountain. Then the pantheon. Then the Spanish steps. The Trevi fountain was beautiful and bigger than I was expecting! The pantheon was pretty neat and we even got to go in for free. The Spanish steps was in the nicest little area! Plus, I found my final Disney store haha. The steps were so wide and there was a cold cold fountain that I got to stick my feet it. Needed a much needed cool down. It was hot hot hot today.
After Caitlin found a good cannoli place by the colosseum. My first pod cannoli experience! The last one I tried was soggy and I thought that's how they were suppose to be. Nope! Then we found a little pizzeria, grabbed a slice or two and headed back to the hotel.
Nap time! I literally slept in my undies cause it is so hot in our room with no air conditioning. Luckily, I still got a pretty good nap! Caitlin then came in and was all ready for gelato. I was still stuffed from all the desserts earlier!! But I went anyway...only two more days of gelato! Then we all got on the subway and went to circo Maximo where Caitlin found a good bakery...more food! I got a flaky pastry that I love I just don't ever remember what they are called. We thought circo Maximo was inside a gate however its basically a large oval hole with dirt and a tree in the middle. But it is where the chariot races were held!
By this point it was around 6:30 and we all wanted to get out of the heat and just hang out at the hotel. Caitlin, jay, and I started 21 jump street which is rated R in front of Matt who we later found out is the son of a member of the first quorum of the 70. He did laugh at a few parts! Haha oh well. Then I skyped Dave for a few. Connection kinda stinks. Then it was time for dinner!
Four weeks ago today we all met up as a group at a pub in London. It is crazy that in about 36 hours I will be on a flight to the states. We ate dinner at a very nice Italian restaurant and just enjoyed each others company. Its amazing how much we have learned about each other and ourselves over these four weeks. It's not our final night but that was a great closer to this trip.
We got gelato...I'm getting closer to my final one. Then jay Caitlin and I finished 21 jump street- we put headphones in this time haha. Then I showered and now we are all hanging out before we go to bed! Pretty chill night filled with fun and laughter!! Last day tomorrow! Happy Saturday!!
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