Life Update

I realized that I haven't posted anything in awhile, and on top of that I've really only posted pictures so far. Which lets be honest, is way more interesting anyway than my ramblings. Life has been busy, as everyone knows, its busy season at work. Now most people think that's because it's "tax season" but in all reality that has nothing to do with why I'm busy. I'm an auditor, I have nothing to do with taxes really. It's busy for us right now because most companies close their books on 12/31 and they have to be audited before their can issue their financial statements. Ok, blah, no more accounting talk, I'm beginning to bore myself. Well if you haven't already stopped reading this, I've just decided to write down a few things that's been going on in my life or have been on my mind lately.

1. I gave up gum for lent. I know i'm not catholic, but it was a bet with someone who is. Why give up gym you might ask? Because I am a gum-o-holic, and i figured chewing a pack a day is unhealthy. I'm proud to say I havne't chewed in a month!

2. I've gone on a frozen yogurt diet. Ok not really because I eat other food too. But I think i went out to get fro yo 6 times this week. Yes that means some days more than once. But I've gone on the "Duck Beach diet" with my friend Kristen. In preperation for memorial weekend in Duck Beach we have given up treats; meaning all candy, cookies, cake, etc. The only thing we are allowed to have is fro yo. As you can see I am taking advantage of this, because it's sure hard not to eat candy at my work. But I've learned the hard way that eating crap all day and sitting on your butt for 12 hours a day doesn't get you ready to be in a swimsuit. So, its time, summer is around the cornor. Since that is 2 1/2 months away, this will be a hard bet. But we have $100 on the line to not cheat. WILLPOWER!

(yes that is a small size, and yes I can eat more than one of those a day)

3. I have the best roommates ever. It's so refreshing to have absolutly no drama in a house of 5 girls. In fact I think its part miracle. We decided that since we all have a some guy traits in us, we are not a typical house of girls. Sure going to miss Lezlie, because even though we "fight like guys",I sure love our late night talks! But we are crazy together and if the walls could talk... it's probably good for us that they can't, I'll leave it at that!

4. I learned a depressing thing on leap day. My salary is based on a 365 day year, so essentially I was working for free on that 366 day... and I worked a 17 hour day that day. Yes 17 hours, till 1:30 am sat morning. And no I don't get paid overtime. But hey, it's a great experience right??

5. I am SO looking forward to all my upcoming trips. I can't really stay in one place for a long time, as I've learned. I'm going to Mammoth this weekend for the first time ever with my friend Megan. Even though its beach weather down here, gotta hit the slopes a few more times! I can't wait for my trip to Utah over conference, to hang out with LAUREN and go snowboarding! I love being in Park City! Then it's Cleveland in May to go see my cute nephew Parker (adorable pic above) and hang out with Debbie! Oh yeah, and Ben of course :) Then, since I'm trying to use up all my PTO before I quit, I'm heading to DC for a week in May to see friends, make some life decisions, hopefully get the job I want, and go to Duck Beach with all the East Coast singles.... Oh then not to forget my trip to Croatia with my mom in June, Utah in July and hopefully Eastern europe in August. Oh and I'm trying to throw a hawaii trip to lezlie's house in there as well... busy months ahead!!! haha... I'm not complaining!

6. As many of you know, I'm making some life changes soon... quitting my job, taking some time off, maybe a move?? There are a lot of question marks in my life right now. But this week I actually think I have found some direction to my life and I'm kind of excited about it. I found a company that I really want to work for, it's pretty much my dream company from what I know so far. I've come to realize I need a change in my life, which might include a move. Yes this is crazy talk since I live 3 blocks from the beach in sunny orange county. Who would leave that??? But I think its time for something new... I'll be sure to keep everyone posted!

7. My best discovery in HB ever... Zen Foot Care Center. Yes this wonderful place where you can get an amazing hour massage for $25!!! I can't talk about it enough, you must experience it yourself. A chinese zen massage, from neck and back to arms, hands, head, feet and legs. I can't believe how many knots I have in my shoulders and back! Well with my job I guess I can. Anyway, its great, Love Rose who runs it. Don't worry I'm on the VIP list now for how many people I've told about it!

Ok I'm tired, and this post is getting long. So here is a quick wrap up of the past month...

WORK.

Just kidding, sort of...I try to do more than that....

Been loving spending time at home, watching American Idol (love the 17yr old!) Big Give (yes I bawled in the first episode) and Extreme Makeover home edition. (Also can't wait for The Office to return. Dancing at landmark with the peeps, BYU volleyball games, San Diego Wild Animal Park (still fun at age 25) Visiting SD and SC, laughing till it hurts, playing catch phrase at the villa, yogurtland and the aftermath, getting my butt out of bed to actually work out in the morning. Concerts with a big group of friends, mormon parties, sunday dessert parties, talking on the phone with Lo till late at night, oh and My love for GCHAT (saves me at work)! so much more... too tired... life is good/crazy/stressful/difficult/frustrating/awesome... all at the same time!!!