There is nothing more exhilarating than the sound of "whoosh" as an airplane starts up its engine and prepares for take off to new/unknown places, or to old familiar places. This weekend was like visiting an old familiar friend. It never gets tiring when the landing comes, the wheels skid to a halt and the plane slowly makes it way to the gate. After picking up the car, it was smooth sailing from their...The Jewelry Mart in Downtown LA, The Orange County Swap Meet, and my favorite Huntington Beach, so soothing and relaxing. Then all too soon the weekend was over and it was time to leave..So long Cali, till Next time!

Time comes and goes

Time is such a strange thing, I think about it a lot. Sometimes, time goes by fast like a bullet train and other times, it seems as if the world has slowed to a crawling agonizing pace. This past year, I have felt both of those and marvel that it can change so rapidly. It has been said that the only thing constant in our lives is change. Well since Last may when I went through the graduation ceremony, my life has gone through many many changes. Sometimes things happen and it is difficult to understand why, and it can seem that there isn't a way to comprehend how anything positive come about when sorrow is thrown at us at a hurtling pace. But time does mend the wound, and learning from the lessons of the past does give one strength to move ahead. I am closing one chapter in my life, and moving into a new one.

New Year's in Vegas

I have finally crossed off spending my New Year's in Las Vegas. And let me tell you it is something that I think I will never forget. I had a blast, There were 10 of us all together. We went to a sushi place which was actually pretty good, it was nice because one guy Kodai spoke Japanese and took care of us. Then we walked down the strip which was better than I was expecting for sin city, but still a lot of women were cold...ha ha I was not one of them! (modesty has it's practicalities!) We watched the fireworks in front of the Paris hotel and the Bellagio, When it struck midnight the water went up I think the highest I ever saw. One thing Las Vegas does know how to do right is put on a show, and the fireworks were no exception, I felt as if I were in a mirrored room because all of the fireworks were in sync with each other, it was spectacular. The company I was with was so much fun, we did a little bit of gambling, which I actually won, and it was nice because it went towards dinner! It was also semi fun...semi... to go through the crowds weave in and out...but it was not fun when people who brought their baby in a stroller decided to cause a traffic jam! ( I mean seriously who brings a baby to the strip on new years!? After it was all said and done... Happy New Year I am excited for the goals I am going to try and accomplish.

Christmas in the City

One of my most favorite traditions is going up to Salt Lake City during the season of Christmas. Visiting Temple Square with the wonderment of the nativity and lights, watching the Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre, being around the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers, and on Sunday watching the Christmas Spoken word with the Special Guests, this year was Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn...Each year it is Spectacular and seems to get better! Merry Christmas! May the love of the Savior live in our hearts.

Time travels too fast!

I can't believe it has been six months since I finished school! So much has happened and little of it was traveling...which for my gypsy soul has been tougher than I thought. But Life is as beautiful where I am now as it would be if I were frolicking in Europe or some tropical island. One thing I have learned though, is that no matter what family comes first. The bonds that hold family together are stronger than steel, but can also be shredded in an instant as if the tie was yarn. I have high hopes for the 2012 year of many travelings to come! And even though I have had to postpone some, I am determined to get where I want to go. Good friends and family can never be replaced by an old building or a sandy beach. (though they do come in quite close!) They will always be there, but people may not. I am excited for this holiday season and the opportunity I have to be around the people who make life uplifting and positive, Cheers!!!

Summer

I love Summer, it is a time to put the school year behind and look forward to the future. Things do not always turn out the way I think they are going too, but they always turn out the way they should so that I learn and grow. I am excited for my next travel adventures that are going to be coming up! I will keep you posted!

Finals Week

It is Finals week, and I feel like this.... I sure am glad this is my very last finals week..ever!!!