August 29, 2010

I just felt like documenting my day because it was really great and because I need it to be on the record. Today was a wonderful day because:

• I woke up and read my scriptures
  
• Went to iHop with my fabulous ex-roommates
  
• Brad and I washed my car
  
• We went to Jamba Juice for half off (he is such the best at getting us free food), and
  
• We picked up a dress that I've been wanting and they happened to still have in my size
• We sneaked into the Riviera for swimming
• Brownies and mint ice cream
• Independence Day (I laughed, and Brad loved it)
  

6 Months

My first reaction to this milestone is, "Have we seriously been dating that long?" My second reaction is, "Haven't we always been dating?" I don't really remember life without him :) It has been an extremely fast and fun 6 months and I've loved it!

I got a job!

Since my internship is ending, I needed a new job. And magically, I have one!

I will be working at a company in Springville that manufactures spare aircraft parts as an Assistant Product Manager.

This blessing seriously just fell from the sky directly into my lap. It couldn't have worked out more easily and perfectly. Short commute, pay increase from Goldman, fewer hours required of me, more responsibility, and a laid-back culture. And I only had to have two interviews.

I am so excited!

I am also moving again. Tonight. I will be back in my old apartment in Provo across the hall from my favorite girls ever. Yay! And Brad and I will soon be finished with this commuting to see each other garbage. I couldn't be happier about that. Life is better when I see him a lot and lately, I have definitely not been seeing him a lot.

Gotta run - I promised myself that I would get a lot of sleep tonight, so I must go - I have a lot of work to do! :)

Dad dad dad dad

My parents are the best. And my dad mentioned to me in a comment on my last post that while I sarcastically said that I didn't mention Brad's name enough in the post, my dad thought that I did not mention his name enough in there either :)

So I thought I would just post a little something about my parents, and specifically my dad and say his name a bunch of times as well. Not really because he requested me to do so, but because I want to.

I think my dad is the greatest guy around. It is so fun being his daughter. My dad has done such an amazing job of making my mom and my sisters' lives great. My dad has developed so much patience over the years. He is also the hardest worker I have ever met, which I respect a lot. Its funny because while he has been watching me grow up, I have been watching him as well, as he has navigated life and improved himself. He has been such a good example to me. I think that his opinion matters to me more than he knows and more than even I realize. That is how much I look up to him. He is also lots of fun, and likes to have fun (see pictures below).



Don't these two look like the coolest parents ever? I bet you wish they were yours! :) Also, sometimes I wish I still lived at home. I miss my dad.

P.s. don't worry mom, I will write a post about how much I love and miss you as well sometime soon :) You are equally as awesome!

7 Peaks

I feel like my blog is becoming an advertisement for fun date ideas for LDS Young Single Adult people living in Salt Lake/Provo. Ugh.But I have a new camera and what else would I take pictures of but the things that Brad and I do together?
Also, if it seems like I only hang out with Brad that is probably because I only hang out with Brad. How many times can I say Brad in one post I wonder? Brad, brad, brad. Oh my.

The weekend started out with tennis. While Brad still kicked my trash it was much closer this time. I just get all hyped up because the score is so close, and then I choke. It is a mental thing and not a skill thing I swear! Btw, I have been informed that I am terrible at trash-talking. Apparently you are not supposed to laugh while trying to intimidate someone.



We went to Eclipse after that because Brad's mom wanted to go... Brad actually was getting quite upset because he thinks Bella is completely stupid for picking Edward over Jacob. I quite agree. I won't share my other multitude of opinions on the series - it is not worth my time typing.

7 Peaks was our Saturday activity, and I went down the second biggest slide (see orange slide in the photo below. I did the blue one on the other side that is almost identical). I didn't open my eyes once during the entire thing, I was so scared! But despite my protests, I am glad that I was pretty much forced into it :)




As Brad was so sweet to model for me as seen below, we used some gross but effective spray sunscreen so none of us got burned... I am pretty sure that I could use this picture for blackmail if I wanted to someday...


We ate an entire $5 pizza on the way home, and then got these amazing fresh strawberry shakes. Brad got the shake all over his face.


Another good weekend almost over. I am beginning to live for them even though I like my job... I love my summer days in the sun!

Opinions/Favorite Things: Billy Joel

I have been inspired by Audrey's blog to write more often about my opinions on life or things I am ridiculously passionate about. I never think that anyone else will think these things are interesting and I also never really think of any thing that I want to talk about.

But, again following Audrey, I will post about a famous and incredibly talented man.

Billy Joel.

Oh my gosh, I love his music. And his lyrics. If any man wants to learn a ton about women and relationships, all he would have to do is make himself a student under Billy Joel's tutelage. The man understands things that most other people never think to put into words. Its like Billy Joel wrote an entire class beginning with an introduction entitled, "She's Always a Woman to Me", continuing on to "Tell Her About It" and then getting meatier through "Honesty" and "And So It Goes". I believe the conclusion of the class would be "Its All About Soul" and "Just the Way You Are".

Billy Joel was born in the Bronx, got teased for taking piano lessons growing up, so he took up boxing. He was on the amateur Golden Gloves circuit for awhile even. He never graduated from high school because he slept through an English exam. When he got famous he married Christie Brinkley, a model (who is gorgeous btw), whom he wrote "Uptown Girl" about. "Uptown Girl" is vividly part of one of my earliest childhood memories. I love that song!

So I clearly understand that sometimes Billy has that cheesy eighties thing going on, but seriously the man is a genius, which is proven by the fact that he is the third best selling solo artist in the United States having sold 100 million records worldwide. He also has six Grammys and has had top 10 hits in the 70's, 80's, and 90's all of which he wrote by himself. Most people that are famous for music collaborate. He is the star and he is good at it. And his songs are so musically different from each other! You could never get bored.

Lagoon

This is the funniest video ever; I had no idea that Brad was filming! We are on the ride the Rocket, and it is a free-fall. It might not be super clear on the video, it slowly drags us to the top, and the free-fall only lasts a second and then it bounces us up and down for a bit. Its a way fun ride.

Also, notice in the second picture above that the weird sign we are standing next to says both RAD and BRAD on it. Therefore it was a perfect photo op for us :)

One of my new favorite activities is sitting next to Brad on roller coasters so that I can laugh hysterically at his yelling. But I guess the video proves that he is not the only one who screams a lot on rides... All in all, it was a super good date.