As of late...

With taking only a few "fun" classes this semester and working part-time on the side,
one might wonder what in the world I do with all my free time. 

Well... I wonder that same exact thing.

My days are usually spent going to spin/yoga in the wee hours of the morning, reading a good book in bed,
running errands (on a good day), planning for the future (jobs, etc..) and trying out new vegan
recipes at night while reminiscing with friends.

My life isn't much at the moment, but I'm enjoying this free time while it lasts.

Ps. Is anyone else excited that Valentine's Day is just around the corner??
I just love planning for this holiday and excited to celebrate it!
And of course, who could NOT love Krispy Kreme's Valentine donuts?
They are a great way to break a vegan diet :)

Hope everyone is enjoying their week!
xo

Going Vegan.

To start off the new year, I've decided to go VEGAN for 1 month.

I KNOW.

Who would have ever thought that I would try something like this!

I have a few friends who have done it and who have been amazed with the results, so I figured why not?
I have never considered myself a bad eater, but at the same time I don't think I am the best at making sure I'm getting all the nutrients I need.
 I'm hoping that with all the fruits and vegetables in this diet I'll make eating them more of a habit.
Of course the Texan in me is thinking I'm nuts, but I figured 1 month of not eating any meat or dairy couldn't kill me. I'm all about trying new things (at least that's what I keep telling myself...) so we'll see how it goes.

Wish me luck!

Distracted.

Found this video to be so true with how my life is right now. 

When it comes time to get crackin' on things, I always find ways to distract myself.
(for example, I have opted to blog instead of studying stats...yeah yeah yeah.)
Everyday I make a "to-do" list of all the things I need to get accomplished...
and I'll be honest, I usually only get half of it completed.


Some might say this video is taking it to the extreme, but I think it's brilliant.
Enjoy my friends.

Home away from home.

I have been back from New York for less than 24 hours and already I'm having withdrawals!

It was a fabulous long weekend spent with good friends doing great things.

The weather was beautiful, the food was divine, the walking was refreshing, and the company couldn't have been better. 

Let's just say the trip was a success (for many reasons) and was definitely needed and appreciated.

Being back in the city felt more like home than ever before... and I think it's a sign.

There's something about that place that makes me thrive and I'm already eager to get back.

Luckily I had the chance to visit some ad agencies, so keep your fingers crossed!

There are some good things in the works.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Mary Poppins.

Last Thursday I got invited to go see the Mary Poppins Broadway show with my good friend Brittany and her family. With so much going on and with so much on my mind lately, it was exactly what I needed. Mary Poppins was one of my FAVORITE movies growing up, and the show was better than I expected. The music, the dancing, the costumes—it was all so amazing! And what better person to have gone with than the girl who I just adore? It was probably one of the best nights I’ve had in awhile… and all thanks to her!

On my drive home I got stuck in some traffic (and when I say some, I mean 2 hours worth), which of course left my mind and thoughts to race. I realized that in all the uncertainty of my life right now, there are a few things that remain constant: the gospel, my family, and my friends. It’s amazing to think how each one of those things has influenced my life. Even though there is uncertainty, there are still a lot of exciting things going on right now, and I can only think that it is because of those constant things that I have been able to be where I am at today.
I’m happy and thriving, and life is good.

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

xo

Quote of the day.

“I hope someday you will have a longing that seems to wring your soul where you hit a wall that seems insurmountable. If your duty lies beyond that wall, do not stand back and say, ‘I cannot do it.’ You may want to do it, but wanting is not sufficient. You must ask God for power. Then you must be willing to exercise your faith and do everything you are able to do. “You can walk from where you stand, up to the wall. When you get there, and you have gone as far as you can, you will find in answer to your prayer that there is a hidden ladder by which you can scale it, or there is a door which you could not see from where you were first standing. God’s hand is shown. He will help you. All good things require effort. That which is worth having will cost part of your physical being, your intellectual power and your spiritual power. ‘Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.’ But you have to ask, you have to knock, you have to seek.”

- President David O. McKay

I'm back!

After spending much of my summer traveling, I finally made it back to Utah. 

My trip to California was a blast (pictures to come) and as much as I miss New York,
it feels good to be back to what I have called home for the past 3 years. 

School starts in exactly one week, so my hope is to make the most of this last week of
freedom by being outside and taking advantage of the beautiful weather. 

Everything is so green and lush-- I love Utah in the summer!

I have been busy packing and moving into our new place, so bear with me on the lack of posts. 

Once I figure a few things out I'll get back on my groove. 

Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer! 

xo

Big news...

Starting on June 6th, I'll be interning with Publicis New York!

(I took this picture when I was out there last fall... isn't New York amazing?)

I feel so blessed to have this opportunity, and thrilled I'll be out there with some good friends.

I could not be more excited to live in a big city again! 

Cheers for a great summer!

xo

Hot-diggity-dog.

OH MY.

My to-do list is never ending.
I am so sorry I have been lacking on the blog posts lately.
(And yes, I realize I still have the Christmas header up... I'm working on it.)

There is so much going on right now, but it is all so exciting.
Once things slow down a little I'll be sure to fill you in on all the details.
Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
xo.