goodbye california.

i got a lot more sad than i thought i would to leave my job. i met a ton of cool people and was just starting to feel settled in when it ended. i worked a lot with long beach animal care services so the guys took me out to lunch for one last hurrah. they were so nice and so fun to be around, i'm surprised i didn't cry when i said goodbye.

pictured: lt. david linn, richard cranston, me, john keisler. don't mind my arm, i just like being awkward in pictures, that's all.

 after my last day [seriously, i was so sad] i drove down to carlsbad to hang out with daddy-o. he made me dinner and we watched the adjustment bureau [ps so good]. the next morning we went down to the beach and i went for one last beach run while he road his bike. then we had a late breakfast at this beautiful, super yummy cafe.

 i had a little post run, pre breakfast snack while we were waiting to be seated.

 then i showered, took the car to jiffy lube [thanks dad!] and headed up to huntington beach. after some super fun traffic, i got to pacific coast highway and it was crazy. with the surf open plus a free jimmy eat world concert [the reason i was going] it was incredibly peopled. check it out.

 i decided it wasn't worth it to try and find a parking spot so i drove up to long beach and got myself one last authentic [delicious] fish taco.

then i went to my grandparents to say goodbye, went home, chatted with mike and amy for a bit, then went to bed. for the last time. in california. #dramamuch

awol

i guess i kind of disappeared for a bit there huh?

well here's a little update to be followed by more and longer updates:

i'm in california.

i started my internship.

i'm twenty one.

sarah and hannah came to visit me.

they took me to the kooks.

it was awesome.

now they are gone.

sad.

it's been a LOT of adjusting and getting used to but this is an awesome opportunity and a great experience i am very grateful to have!

coming soon [as soon as i buy a power cord]:

some last shots of utah

father's day fun

birthday celebrations

the maines' visit

woot woot.

a little teaser: found this gem at an old friend's house.

dorbs.

also, did i already find and have the nearest yogurtland? maybe. yes. those chunky cheeks don't appear by themselves.

family fun.

i went to my cousin greg's wedding reception last week. it was so fun to see him and the rest of the fam, i haven't seen any of them probably since i was ten years old. aka i was getting a lot of comments on how short i used to be #surpriseigrewinthepasttenyears

all the girls together since christmas. it's good to have gina back.

 and one with the nan. love her. she tells me i'm pretty.

ben took me and my dad for a ride in their new scooter. it was awesome. and the kiddos love it, so hilarious.

sidecars always remind me of the 'aristocats' movie for some reason.

these baby birdies hatched in their back yard. they are so cute! i just wanted to pick them up and cuddle them. which is unusual because i am not a bird person. i'm convinced baby anything is to die for.

news.

as in a have some. which isn't a normal occurrence because my life usually consists of work, school and sleep [and i guess the occasional brandon flowers concert]. anyway. i have some news...

i got a human resources internship with the city of long beach in the parks and recreation department!

i am so so SO excited about this. i have been worrying about getting an internship for forever and have working toward this internship for a couple months now and i finally got it! all the worry and self doubt can subside, pump up talks and inspirational quotes on my wall [yes, i went there] did their job in keeping my hopes alive and i did it! look at me now.

so, i will be living in sunny socal starting mid june. my college experience and actual real life will slowly begin to merge and i will gain the experience i need to enter the 'real' world for good when i graduate [in december!]. plus i get to live by my family that i never get to see! win win win.

a huge thank you to my aunt amy who helped me through the process of applying and to everyone who kept my spirits up when i had a serious lack of self confidence. i couldn't have done this alone!

and in case you were wondering what long beach is like:

in the words of my friend anna [who will also be in la during summer for her internship]: 

HEYO!

'a sunburn tells a story like, hey, that guy really likes v necks.'

first step: admitting you have a problem.

i'm addicted to v necks.

they're all i want to wear. all the time. i have the white hanes ones that came in a six pack [i don't think i've ever owned six of the same anything] and a few of the 'boyfriend' v necks from target which are also glorious.

i'm pretty sure i wore a v neck every day last week. it doesn't help that i feel good when i wear them. so when i feel cute of course i have to document it in a mirror. even though you can't see the v in the second one. nice.

at least v necks are cheap. i could be addicted to something expensive like, i don't know, everything from anthropologie.

and i am not yet ready to discuss my ever growing need for frozen yogurt. baby steps.

week of instas.

 gina's multi colored braid

the first sign of spring outside my front door

girls night treats gone wild

boys that think it's hilarious to hug awkwardly on the couch
hot sauce that talks to me that i think is hilarious.
sm and i eating some inn n out while watching friday and some jb
a super yummy healthy pasta salad i made

incredibooth.

new photo app equals insta fun.

me and gina before she went back to virginia. 

we have fun together.

week of instas.

dark dove telling me to love every moment during my four hour accounting review session.

kinder chocolate i haven't seen since europe 2007

my new stripey-stripe blouse from forever21

drinking airborne out of my seaworld cup [and still not sure if it worked]

i love us card. for cute. i dedicate this card to sarah

eating at the moa cafe with sisters and mom

mountains majesty

my snowboarding class ended a couple weeks ago. sad face.

this was the last day on top of the mountain.

i love snowboarding so much. it is such a release for me. it keeps my mind off everything else in my life because i can only focus on what i'm doing in that moment while i'm riding. and it's a gorgeous escape from the p town. 

i've discovered a new love for these mountains. i've lived in provo for almost three years and i have only just realized the power and beauty of driving ten minutes up the canyon. there is something about them that is so calming, like the ocean, but in a different way. i hope everyone can partake of mountains like these at some point in their lives.

starting off.

here's to starting off the week slash month on a good note:

- waking up in salt lake in my sister's comfy bed.

- no traffic on the way to provo.

- wearing glasses instead of contacts. and liking it.

- wearing new jeggings from target [love].

- finding this beauty on the counter that i ordered last week.

now i just have to find a dvd player.

just some classic shots that are my life.

driving for fourteen hours across frozen terrain from canada.

a boy that think it's hilarious to take five hundred pictures of his leg.

 conversation kit kats? yes please.

 matt warming up jade and thinking he's so funny.

 jade's sisters painting david's nails while he slept. bahaha.

 oh young love...

 mother warming her hands while getting a pedicure. the nail lady thought this was hilarious.

 looking super cool while getting a pedicure.

 jade putting laken's tights on track under his jeans so he stays warm.

 track plus beckham plus youtube equals bestie cousins forever.

raymond. alberta. canada.

please don't make me go home.

 track kept sniffing this candle like an addict. sketch.